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Anyone used the exotic carbon seta posts off road? I fancied one for the carbon 456, but then read the bit about not suitable for aggressive offered riding, which has out me off a bit. Not that I would classify my riding as aggressive. I just fancied a change from the usual Thomson. So any thoughts/recommendations, needs to be inline and black.
I found my exotic a bit slippy in an on-one frame but fine in my cross bike frame, maybe it was just my duff hope clamp but I'd go Easton for carbon.
I've use Easton carbon bars. It was the price of the exotic that appealed. If it's more expensive than the Thomson, I'll probably stick with that
I've just ordered one. Exotic carbon forks seem to have a good reputation and I would imagine a fork is going to take just as much a battering as a seatpost, so have no reason to doubt the strength of Exotic seatposts.
It probably won't stand up to being shoved up and down repeatedly but no carbon would. Though I have a Trek carbon seatpost that is doing fine and thats well scratched up.
Mine's going on a 456C or a Zesty.
I've an carbon I-Beam in my 456Ti, far comfier than the previous alloy one and no problems so far.
I have used the exotic forks and thought they were better than the Pace rigids. I am still tempted despite the 'aggressive' riding warning as I've been fairly light on components
Yes, seem to be just fine. My dad had one in his bike until he got a GD. My lad has one in his bike. Bikes used for trail/XC riding, enduros, trail centres etc. No 6' drop offs. Aggressive or otherwise.
Trail/xc would probably best describe it. Certainly no huge drops
So I've had a few rides on this Exotic seatpost now and whether I'm imagining it or not but if feels flipping flexy. In a good way though - very shock/vibration absorbant.
I had a quick ride on mine on Thursday, seemed fine. I've had to use some finish line carbon assembly gunk to stop it slipping in the carbon 456, but it's been ok.