Carbon post with front to rear micro adjust

simonj
simonj Posts: 346
edited September 2013 in Road buying advice
Anyone know of any carbon seat posts with normal layback and front to rear micro adjustment. Bit like the Thomson, but would prefer carbon if possible as think it'll be more comfortable, but also want normal layback and don't like the look of the Thomson (even if I went for alloy). Currently use a FSA SL-K but find I can never get the seat in the exact right position and every time I loosen if off it moves too much. Seen the Fizik, but seems pretty pricey, so wondered if there was a cheaper £50-70 option.

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  • styxd
    styxd Posts: 3,234
    Probably not a cheaper option, considering Thomson alloy posts cost £50 - £70.

    Zipp and FSA K force are worth a look, but pricey.

    You get what you pay for though, I wouldnt bother with a seatpost if it didnt have a double bolted clamp.

    Or you could just get an alloy post like a Zipp?
  • 47p2
    47p2 Posts: 329
    Just bought the FSA K-Force SB32, not micro adjustment but great if you need the saddle further back and easily adjusted
  • arran77
    arran77 Posts: 9,260
    47p2 wrote:
    Just bought the FSA K-Force SB32, not micro adjustment but great if you need the saddle further back and easily adjusted

    I have one of these, great seat post 8)
    "Arran, you are like the Tony Benn of smut. You have never diluted your depravity and always stand by your beliefs. You have my respect sir and your wife my pity" :lol:

    seanoconn
  • simonj
    simonj Posts: 346
    Is the K-Force front to back adjustment, i.e. to tilt the seat back a bit more, undo the front bolt a little and tighten up the rear a bit more? Not fussed if it's a wheel or not like the Fizik and some Cannondale ones, just want something that when I loosen it off it doesn't all just all move and I don't know where I was starting from or have to do my best by eye as I never seem to get it quite where I want it.
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    Syncros do a Thomson-esque carbon but it's straight, no lay back.
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • 47p2
    47p2 Posts: 329
    simonj wrote:
    Is the K-Force front to back adjustment, i.e. to tilt the seat back a bit more, undo the front bolt a little and tighten up the rear a bit more?

    Yes it has two alan key bolts and easy to adjust
  • foggymike
    foggymike Posts: 862
    I use a Deda Superzero. Just what you're after but you may need a voucher code or sale to help just a little. Best post I've had on my road bikes and worth every penny.
  • simonj
    simonj Posts: 346
    Had a Thomson zero setback before, loved the craftsmanship, design and adjustment/angle markings, but later realised I prefered a bit of setback. Didn't like the look of the Thomson setbacks and aluminium was a bit stiff in a place I could probably do with a but of give. Now looking into it more maybe even 20/25mm isn't enough setback as think I'm still not quite balanced, my seat is as far back as it will go - past it's 0mm marking. Maybe I should look into 32mm setbacks with front to rear bolts/micro adjustment. Like the look of the new style FSA K-Force but find the price a bit eye watering! Does anyone else make carbon 32mm setback posts or is a larger setback and carbon and my 90kgs (cough) not a good combination?

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