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Best setback seatposts?

I need a setback seatpost 27.2 mm, 27 cm or so. I've seen two main choices lately: the V-O two-bolt Gran Cru with Long Setback for $55, and the Nitto S-84 seatpost for about $160 right now at Rivendell. The Nitto setback is claimed 40 mm and the V-O is claimed 30 mm. From both companies "normal" setback posts are 15 mm to 20 mm, so these both give me more setback, which I need for Brooks or my Rivet.

The Nitto obviously costs nearly 3x the price of the V-O. How big is the quality difference between them, if here is one? i have a few of the Nitto and they have been good parts, but is anything lost if I buy the Velo-Orange instead?
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