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1. willurd - Member

   yo

   i need a 27.2 seat post for my soul. what should i be looking to spend, how much better is a 30squid one then a 15squid one? does it purely come down to the weight /strength /adjustment?

   this one looks pretty sweet ... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=30145

   but is it worth 20quid more then a cheapy?

   ta

   Posted 2 years ago #
2. epicsteve - Member

   2nd hand Thompson would be my recommendation (that's what's on my Soul) however for cheap posts the Easton EA50's are good. Wouldn't personally consider anything much cheaper than that.

   Posted 2 years ago #
3. Jammy111 - Member

   you will be able to pick up a thomson of the classifieds for 35 quid. it will be better than anything you will get new for that price

   Posted 2 years ago #
4. willurd - Member

   thanks.

   so does anyone have a thomson 27.2 they would like to sell?! or any idea where i can find one

   failing that... any ideas!?

   Posted 2 years ago #
5. thomthumb - Member

   merlin have thomsons for a shade over £50.

   I just ordered a nc 17 from crc after a recomendation on here.

   Posted 2 years ago #
6. willurd - Member

   yes, i just noticed that myself and am now contemplating splashing the cash. is it really worth it?!

   how do i determine what length i require? i notice on the cotic page it recommends "a decent length"

   i need to make the decision in 5min b4 lunch break is up!!!!! HELP!!! cheers

   Posted 2 years ago #
7. willurd - Member

   please?

   Posted 2 years ago #
8. sockpuppet - Member

   all the lengths cost the same - go for the 410, and inline unless you *know* you need a layback one.

   Posted 2 years ago #
9. solarider - Member

   What sockpuppet said. Sometimes Merlin have the shorter 300mm length on offer, but if not just go long.

   Posted 2 years ago #
10. walla24 - Member

    sdg i-beam micro here for £15 if you want, sooo light and strong. get it with a good i-beam seat and you will save a lot of weight off your bike!
    drop me a mail if you are interested

    Posted 2 years ago #
11. Northwind - Member

    "you will be able to pick up a thomson of the classifieds for 35 quid. it will be better than anything you will get new for that price"

    Other seatposts are also available used

    Correct answer is a Gravity Dropper of course, a snip at £200. No?

    Posted 2 years ago #
12. leftyboy - Member

    I second the Easton EA50, had one for 2 months and it does the job perfectly

    Posted 2 years ago #
13. soma_rich - Member

    <http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=11375>

    Posted 2 years ago #
14. pypdjl - Member

    I got a ragley spike the other day, seems pretty good for the money.

    Posted 2 years ago #

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