1st Serotta Ti seatpost advise

[ibis-ss]

I'm getting my 1st ti serotta this week. I was going to get a new post for it. Are there any problems installing a Ti post with a Ti frame? I live near the beach so rust is a problem. Will these seize together over time or can you use antiseize when installing it. Would it be better to go with a carbon post? Thanks for your help.

[jpw]

Galling is a going to be a problem with a ti ti combination. You will need to apply an appropriate 'barrier' and remove the post more regularly than you would with other material combinations, although after enough time even these can become a problem.
Carbon? I have no personal experience of a carbon seatpost. Choose carefully. Prices vary widely with a lot of 'badging' going on- who really makes them is not always easy to know. Does price indicate quality? Not sure, but perhaps with carbon components a smaller specialist maker might have more expertise and insight into what works and what doesn't. There are some 'cheaper' posts out there and also some very expensive ones. What's the difference in quality? I don't know. Take a look at Storck and AX Lightness in Germany for more info on manufacturing and testing techniques. :D

[Jeff N.]

Just go with an aluminum post. You'll have a seatpost that'll last you forever, without all the concerns (and ridiculous prices) of carbon and/or Ti posts. Jeff N.

[dirtdigger88]

Ti posts are cool, but why chance ruining your frame? You will have a galling issue (think fusion). Go AL. and forget it. The frame will dampen all the road you want. Save the bucks for a now pair of shorts.

Jason

[Too Tall]

Are you saying not to use a Ti post in a Ti frame? Never had a problem on my bike. But than again having the brains to take the post out now and than is like...er...SOP?

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I have a Ti post in a Ti frame for 9 years now. And it's my rain, sleet, snow/salt bike. No problems at all. As TOO TALL states, and this goes for any material, take it out every once in a while to clean and regrease with waterproof grease such as Phil Wood.

[Litespeeder]

Get the Thomson Elite AL seatpost, or the Thomson Materpiece if you're a gram counter. Thomsons are extremely stiff and strong, easy to adjust, light (masterpiece), durable and they look great. It's the best seatpost out there and that's not an exaggeration.

:bike:

[Blastinbob]

I have a ti post in my legend as well . I take it apart 2 or 3 times a year, clean the post and clean the old grease out of the seat tube , relube just below the clamp and re-install to my mark, done deal .

[rovergar]

Col Cyclist (and others) sells Ti-prep. That's what they call in at the LBS. At the local auto parts store they call it "anti seize". Either way; it will work, in my opinion, better than grease to keep the two-Tis apart.

[EdK]

I asked about a no offset carbon post a week or so ago and "Steve Hampsten" pointed me toward LP Composites. They have a lifetime guarantee. Not your typical carbon roadpost, they are substantial with excellent hardware. These are designed for mountain bikes and appear to be bomb proof. [Steve wrote]Try LP Composites - www.lpcomposites.com. It's not the lightest post available, but it is carbon and has no set-back.[/QUOTE]

They are cost effective as well. $107us.

[ibis-ss]

Well went ahead and got a ti post on ebay for $80. Campy no less. Would have gone with a thompson but needed the setback. I know they make a set back but couldn't find one under $80. I put anti sieze in the seat tube before installing. I have a ti post on my mountian bike and have noticed a lot less feedback from the rear wheel. Plus the Legend Ti is such a nice frame wanted to compliment it with a Ti post.