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11-08-2019, 03:39 PM
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Moots seatpost with Enve bits
I finally have most of the parts for my RSL build, with the frame and SR group purchased on PL. I planned to buy a Moots Ti cinch post, because of its simplicity and good looks. However, I have a new S-Works Chicane saddle, purchased for my previous bike, that was sold to fund this build. Has anyone tried the carbon rail compatible Moots post ? Enve told me it was their previous gen design. My funds are drying up, so I want to make a cost effective choice. I guess to play it safe I should go with the cinch post and buy a Ti rail saddle. My bar/stem are 3T, which doesn't have a 30.9 seatpost....
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#2
11-08-2019, 03:56 PM
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I don’t have experience with the moots enve combo but did use the old enve post with this design and had zero problems. I have heard complaints about this design slipping but it wasn’t my experience. Personally, I would have no concerns but ymmv.
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11-08-2019, 04:32 PM
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I do not have any experience with the Moots/Enve carbon-OK post either (but have had 2 regular Moots Cinch posts for years and love them).
1) Since Moots specified the ENVE hardware, I would trust the combination 100%. Moots will certainly back it up. 2) However, you wrote that "Enve told me it was their previous gen design." Say something happens to your ENVE hardware next year; can you still get a replacement piece from ENVE or Moots? That is definitely worth checking out on a $360 post. 3) Since you have the Specialized saddle, I assume you like it. So, why not keep it and use a carbon-rails-OK seatpost (Moots or other), rather than "go with the cinch post and buy a Ti rail saddle."? 4) Some people hate the idea but you could also look for a carbon-rails-OK 27.2mm seatpost (ie the 3T if you want) and shim it to 30.9mm.
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#4
11-08-2019, 05:09 PM
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The previous style Enve design works just fine and is much smaller. The new Enve clamping design is huge.
 
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11-08-2019, 08:01 PM
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Thanks for the info and suggestions...
Dino... I have used Specialized Toupe gel saddles for about ten years. I came across this carbon railed NOS S-Works Chicane saddle while visiting family in PA. Thought I would give it a try on my S-Works Roubaix. But, before I tried it, I sold the Roubaix to help fund my quest for a Moots. So... I now have an untried saddle for possibly an older style enve bits post. Swapping saddles is one thing, but I wouldn't want to change post if it had slipping issues. Think i will play it safe and get another Toupe Expert gel for a Moots cinch post and sell the Chicane. Also... I'm not a fan of shims either... thanks all for your input...
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#6
11-08-2019, 08:32 PM
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get a good torque wrench, especially for gen 1 design. I've had problems slipping
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#7
11-08-2019, 08:45 PM
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Given those details your logic is spot-on. The Moots Cinch seatpost is secure, beautiful, and will last forever.
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#8
11-08-2019, 09:53 PM
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#9
11-09-2019, 12:58 AM
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I have the gen 1 on my Lynskey post. Not a fan of the design but it worked for me. As long as I used a torque wrench I had no slippage. Tightened it one time without and it slipped. I checked the torque later and it was well under spec.
I went back to the Ritchey Classic. Much simpler, no need to pull out the wrench. And IMO, better looking.
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#10
11-09-2019, 03:54 AM
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I had problems with slipping as well...until I figured out that I had a mismatch between the rail dimensions and the clamp upper craddle. Since swapping it out for the right one, it hasn't budged. ENVE still sells Gen 1 parts kits, both full kits and replacement upper cradles.
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