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I need a new seatpost after a less than great purchase that didn't do what a seatpost should do, hold the saddle in one position!
I would go with a thomson, as they are super reliable, apart from due to my leg length(dimensions) I like/need my saddle fairly far back, and thomson posts rubs annoyingly against the saddle. So something with a bit more layback (20mm+) so I can clamp the saddle more in the middle of the rails. I guess probably looking something high end-ish but not ritchey super logic prices!
Thanks in advance.
Thomson layback post??
No sorry wasn't clear the layback version,which only has 16mm, and that was what I was referring too.
Thanks anyway
Not exactly high end, but Ragley spikes seem pretty good, 25mm layback. Not broken one so far...
Had exactly the same issue
I swapped to an FSA with 20mm layback but the single bolt creaked so then found a double bolt Control Tech from crc with I think 22 mm payback which works perfectly
i would STRONGLY ADVISE against a control tech. the first one i got came loose every single ride, so i got it replaced under warranty, and this one came loose today. i tightened it up and the threads stripped. awful awful awful.
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Pro's Koryak is good- solid and not expensive, not too heavy. Anodising isn't great, it scratches a bit easier than some but it's a good solid allround bit of kit
Thomson and change your saddle to one with higher rails? I had similar issues witha thomson and flite saddles. changed to a specialized saddle, and problem solved! Maybe an i beam set up would be best?
I Beam post and saddle here, should have you a chunk of weight and is plenty strong too.
+1 for the Ragley post. Though at prsent there's not many size options.
ibeam's aren't strong (especially if you run the saddle far back).
Got a Crank Bros on my Nicolai, anodising not up to much but not flexy at all whilst doing Snowdon last weekend
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i beam? means a new saddle but loads of layback
crc had a layback version for a tenner in their vip sale i think its 20 quid again now though