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Seatpost debate
Had an AL frame crack that I was running a 31.6mm race face carbon post on it. I'm replacing the frame with a steel frame that has a 27.2mm seatpost. I'd like to run a carbon post (prolly another Race Face, loved it) to keep the weight down and make the already smooth ride even smoother. My only concern is that running a carbon post will be TOO flexy. I'm 6'2" 235lbs riding a 19" frame, so theres some seatpost exposed, not a ton, but enough. I know the steel frame will ride well, regardless of the seatpost used. I'd prefer the carbon, but would it be better to run a nice AL post? Thoughts?
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If you're worried about Flex get a Thomson... Light and ridiculously strong
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 Originally Posted by sydneyV
If you're worried about Flex get a Thomson... Light and ridiculously strong
This ^^^
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Ended up going with a Race Face Next SL. Figure I'll get the smoothest ride I can.
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 Originally Posted by jcmtbfreak
Had an AL frame crack that I was running a 31.6mm race face carbon post on it. I'm replacing the frame with a steel frame that has a 27.2mm seatpost. I'd like to run a carbon post (prolly another Race Face, loved it) to keep the weight down and make the already smooth ride even smoother. My only concern is that running a carbon post will be TOO flexy. I'm 6'2" 235lbs riding a 19" frame, so theres some seatpost exposed, not a ton, but enough. I know the steel frame will ride well, regardless of the seatpost used. I'd prefer the carbon, but would it be better to run a nice AL post? Thoughts?
I'm 5'11" and 250...ish...and have a carbon post in a 27.2 Misfit Dissent frame. Not too flexy. There is only 4 inches of post exposed though...
I notice the FSA SL-K is only rated for 165 pounds though!!! Yikes!!!
"I love being on a bike. It helps me feel free. I get it from my dad", by Guillaume Blanchet
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Adjustable posts for clydes...???
First Post. I have finally joined... 
I bent my stock Ritchey post at the end of last season. Now looking for a replacement.
I am 6'-2" 290lbs. I ride a 20" Jamis Dakota 29er.
Does anyone have experience with adjustable seat posts for riders in my range?
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 Originally Posted by jcmtbfreak
Had an AL frame crack that I was running a 31.6mm race face carbon post on it. I'm replacing the frame with a steel frame that has a 27.2mm seatpost. I'd like to run a carbon post (prolly another Race Face, loved it) to keep the weight down and make the already smooth ride even smoother. My only concern is that running a carbon post will be TOO flexy. I'm 6'2" 235lbs riding a 19" frame, so theres some seatpost exposed, not a ton, but enough. I know the steel frame will ride well, regardless of the seatpost used. I'd prefer the carbon, but would it be better to run a nice AL post? Thoughts?
what frame was it?... how much post was in the frame? any pics?
sorry nothing good beyond an echo of "thomson" if you want strength....
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 Originally Posted by sydneyV
If you're worried about Flex get a Thomson... Light and ridiculously strong
Couldn't have said it better.
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As a lighter clyde (most I've weighed is about 235lbs, currently 215lbs) I have broken two carbon posts that I have had on hardtails. Never an issue on my road bike or on a full suspension but I will not use them on hardtails anymore.
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... I just ordered me a thomson setback for my new bike... I don't want to play with anything less ;-)...
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I hear ya... Much as I'd like an adjustable post, I will probably go with a Thomson as well.
Good riding.
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 Originally Posted by Big Willy
First Post. I have finally joined...
I bent my stock Ritchey post at the end of last season. Now looking for a replacement.
I am 6'-2" 290lbs. I ride a 20" Jamis Dakota 29er.
Does anyone have experience with adjustable seat posts for riders in my range?
I run a 31.6mm RS Reverb. I have had it for 3 months now, over 200 miles on a trek Scratch Air 9. I weigh 325lbs with no issues to speak of.
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