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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 : 19/04/2010 7:16 pm
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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 : 19/04/2010 7:18 pm
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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 : 19/04/2010 7:19 pm
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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 : 20/04/2010 12:19 pm
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[url= http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/mountain-bike-seatposts/thomson-elite-seatpost.html ]merlin[/url] have thomsons for a shade over £50.

I just ordered a [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15432 ]nc 17 from crc[/url] after a recomendation on here.


 
Posted : 20/04/2010 12:25 pm
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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 : 20/04/2010 12:33 pm
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please?


 
Posted : 20/04/2010 4:24 pm
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all the lengths cost the same - go for the 410, and inline unless you *know* you need a layback one.


 
Posted : 20/04/2010 4:28 pm
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What sockpuppet said. Sometimes Merlin have the shorter 300mm length on offer, but if not just go long.


 
Posted : 20/04/2010 4:29 pm
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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 : 20/04/2010 4:36 pm
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"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 : 20/04/2010 5:01 pm
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I second the Easton EA50, had one for 2 months and it does the job perfectly


 
Posted : 20/04/2010 5:32 pm
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I got a ragley spike the other day, seems pretty good for the money.


 
Posted : 20/04/2010 6:10 pm