Carbon Seatpost big advantage over alloy?
citrus_
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Hi guys,
The bike I commute on snapped the seatpost yesterday, so Im going to need a new one.
I am tempted just to buy the cheapest seatpost to get my bike rideable again, however I am tempted to move the aluminium stock seatpost from my Spesh Allez onto this bike and buy a nicer carbon fibre seatpost (something like the FSA SLK) for my Allez.
I was wondering would this make any difference at all to my Allez, or would I just be wasting my money?
Im not fussed about the weight saving advantage of the seatpost, more things like comfort and durability.
Cheers for any advice
Citrus
The bike I commute on snapped the seatpost yesterday, so Im going to need a new one.
I am tempted just to buy the cheapest seatpost to get my bike rideable again, however I am tempted to move the aluminium stock seatpost from my Spesh Allez onto this bike and buy a nicer carbon fibre seatpost (something like the FSA SLK) for my Allez.
I was wondering would this make any difference at all to my Allez, or would I just be wasting my money?
Im not fussed about the weight saving advantage of the seatpost, more things like comfort and durability.
Cheers for any advice
Citrus
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All male jewellery really, it might look bling. we all want save 50g on a seatpost, then hang 500g of tools from it! Still I suppose there are much less wholesome things we could be buying!Greetings from the wet and windy North west0
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So you dont think it would be worth it?
As I said, im not worried about saving a few grams, more the comfort value.0 -
You'll probably find it a bit more comfortable as the carbon will dampen some of the road buzz.***** Pro Tour Pundit Champion 2020, 2018, 2017 & 2011 *****0
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citrus wrote:So you dont think it would be worth it?
As I said, im not worried about saving a few grams, more the comfort value.
Probably not worth it, aren't most of the fsa seatposts alloy wrapped in carbon?0 -
is a spare ritchey comp seatpost any good. think its 350mm by 31.8.0
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Great, thanks for the replies, ill mull it over and pop into the lbs tomorrow.
Rake, Im afraid it isnt, I need 27.2mm, and also I need one for my Monday morning commute ideally!0 -
Go on Chain Reaction and by a Tioga Alloy one or such like for £10-15. I doubt if you'll notice thedifference.
AGreetings from the wet and windy North west0 -
Yeah I replaced a carbon zertz specialized seatpost with a Thomson alloy on my aluminium road bike. Did not notice any difference and I have piece of mind that I can't weaken it by tightening too hard.0
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Thanks again for the replies, Im fairly sure Ill just go with a cheap one for the commuter and keep the road bike as it is now, but we'll see!0