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Hi,
I'm looking for a seatpost for my new frame but don't want to stretch to Thomson kind of money.
I need a 27.2 post which is at least 350mm long and would prefer something from a 'known' brand. I've been weighing up these 2;
[list][*][url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=46104 ]Ritchey Comp[/url][/*]
[*][url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=42204 ]Ragley[/url][/*][/list]
Is one clearly better than the other? Are there any others I should consider for up to £25?
Cheers,
Ian
Have a look at FSA stuff 🙂
A bit heavier but :
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15432 ]NC-17 Empire Pro[/url]
Has worked for me - I prefer the clamp style to the 2 you've posted.
I had a titec one, same design as thompson, but forged so theoreticaly stronger, and half the price. After 3 years the anodising was fadeing/wearing off.
Compared to my new thompson which is scratched to f*** after 3 months.
I got a second hand one going Easton EA30? £10 in postage?
have a look at ebay. got a FSA for £15 with free postage in the same size, when the same one went on CRC for £30.
Thanks for the tips 🙂
Still not sure what I'm going to go for... I might just try and get away with swapping my seat&post from the other bike for now. As soon as I get bored with doing that I'll check out your suggestions.
I got a Titec seatpost and Hellbent bars for a tenner on Ebay.
Have used one of these for years - lighter than thomson IIRC
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/post-moderne-seat-item40490.html
raceface ride XC £22 @ CRC
raceface ride XC is what i'm going for when i get round to it
I've got a couple of the Ragley ones, seem perfectly good for the money so far.
nc 17 one linked above.
i don't like the ones where the bolts are subjected to bending forces. (like the 2 you posted)