Recommendations for a seat post please!

[berserk87]

Hi folks -

My Dura Ace 7400 seat post finally broke, after some degree of use, as you can imagine by the genus. It was a great post, offering the setback I needed and a simple adjusting clamp.

I'm having trouble finding a similar replacement. I have a Zipp Service Course I'm using now, but I with a 2-bolt adjustment clamp. I think it's unnecessarily complex, and the front bolt is recessed in a little "canyon" that prevents you from seeing the bolt head unless you are under the bike. It also restricts your allen key turning radius to tiny incremental movements. I hate it.

Here's what I am seeking:

1. A post with at least 20mm of setback, with 25mm or more preferred. As an aside, I don't like the Thomson setback post. It only offers 17mm of setback. I've used one in the past and it wasn't my thing. Also, with a bit more setback I don't have to jack the saddle back all the way on the rails. I sit more toward the rear of the saddle than most folks.

2. A post with a SIMPLE clamping mechanism for the saddle. For some reason manufacturers have tried to make this as complicated as can be (Cervelo, i.e.). I prefer a 1-bolt design like the old Shimano or Campy posts. I don't want to dread doing a saddle change.

3. A 27.2 post. Aluminum is preferred, but I would consider carbon. The big disqualifier for carbon is usually #2 above - carbon posts tend to have complicated clamps. Aluminum posts tend to have simpler setups.

4. Cost is not as much a factor as setback and simplicity of installation/adjustment.

I appreciate feedback on this. Thanks -Mike

[pjm]

Nitto.

[mktng]

Paul Tall and Handsome.

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[zmalwo]

Deda zero 100s are awesome. Thompson's alloy m4 screws strip too easy..

[colker]

2 bolt posts usually have better micro adjust. If you go crazy over having the perfect tilt then go w/ 2 bolts.

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by zmalwo

Deda zero 100s are awesome. Thompson's alloy m4 screws strip too easy..

I agree with both of these statements

[saab2000]

Two suggestions.

1. Try to find another Shimano?

2. Today's modern posts have two-bolt adjustability without the two-bolt hassle because one of them is operated with a twistable adjuster which can be turned with the fingers. No need for three or four hands to get them adjusted. They're not absolutely perfect but pretty close to it. Pretty simple to adjust. I have them on several bikes in the form of Dead Zero 100 and Fizik posts.

[macaroon]

These BMC seatposts are superb. The setback is marked as 18mm, but I can confirm it's 25mm or more.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMC-TCC-Car...m/173947314029

[Ken Robb]

How long does the shaft have to be?

[Peter P.]

I have a Zipp Service Course and agree with all the shortcomings you found.

But, I really don't fiddle with saddle adjustment so much that I'll give it a No vote. I'm willing to tolerate it's idiosyncrasies for the fine adjustment of a two bolt post.

For a recommendation, if you can find a used Salsa Shaft, get it. Tilt and fore/aft are independently, micro-adjustable with a single bolt saddle clamp that has never loosened on me. That's why I own two of them.

A second vote here for a Nitto two-bolt post.

[berserk87]

Originally Posted by Ken Robb

How long does the shaft have to be?

I'd say at least 250mm.

I had to resist quoting one of my favorite lines from "The Office" in response to your post...

[berserk87]

Originally Posted by colker

2 bolt posts usually have better micro adjust. If you go crazy over having the perfect tilt then go w/ 2 bolts.

That's the opposite of what I want, actually. I hate the 2 bolt designs that I have used so far. I don't find myself needing the micro-adjustments. I've made due with the one bolt old-school style for years without complaint.

I thought about a used post, but with one just breaking on me, I would prefer to go new.

I'm going to check out all suggestions so far. The Nitto offerings were on my short list actually. I'm familiar with them. Beyond that all of this is learning on the fly. Thanks for the input to this point. Keep it coming.

[AngryScientist]

i find WCS Ritchey seatposts excellent personally.

[berserk87]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

i find WCS Ritchey seatposts excellent personally.

That clamp design looks nightmarish. How is it? Again, simple is better for me.

[Matthew]

I'm with Angry. I like Ritchey posts but mine are two bolt versions. Super easy set up though.