Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
Reload this Page >

Flexible non suspension post needed

Notices
Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational) This has to be the most physically intense sport ever invented. It's high speed bicycle racing on a short off road course or riding the off pavement rides on gravel like : "Unbound Gravel". We also have a dedicated Racing forum for the Cyclocross Hard Core Racers.

Flexible non suspension post needed

Old 06-29-20, 09:48 AM
  #1  
thehammerdog
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
thehammerdog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NWNJ
Posts: 3,704

Bikes: Road bike is a Carbon Bianchi C2C & Grandis (1980's), Gary Fisher Mt Bike, Trek Tandem & Mongoose SS MTB circa 1992.

Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 722 Post(s)
Liked 353 Times in 226 Posts
Flexible non suspension post needed

I would like some feedback on getting a new post not suspension but something that have give or flex in it my bike is rigid beast using ritchey post nice but not good at removing any chatter from the road/trail.
anything out there that's not a bunch of money

Is ti post more or less flexible than carbon post?
thanks.
thehammerdog is offline  
Old 06-29-20, 10:14 AM
  #2  
rosefarts
With a mighty wind
 
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 2,555
Mentioned: 12 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1073 Post(s)
Liked 841 Times in 475 Posts
https://www.tiogausa.com/adventure-spyder-outland.html

I have the plastic knockoff version for my mountain bike (hardtail). It works really well.

I'd imagine the real thing + the silicone anti slip pads would be even better.
rosefarts is online now  
Old 06-29-20, 10:58 AM
  #3  
Elvo
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 4,770
Mentioned: 11 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 630 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 369 Times in 206 Posts
Syntace P6 Hiflex, Ritchey WCS Flexlogic, Specialized CGR
Elvo is offline  
Old 06-29-20, 12:13 PM
  #4  
thehammerdog
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
thehammerdog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NWNJ
Posts: 3,704

Bikes: Road bike is a Carbon Bianchi C2C & Grandis (1980's), Gary Fisher Mt Bike, Trek Tandem & Mongoose SS MTB circa 1992.

Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 722 Post(s)
Liked 353 Times in 226 Posts
Originally Posted by rosefarts
https://www.tiogausa.com/adventure-spyder-outland.html

I have the plastic knockoff version for my mountain bike (hardtail). It works really well.

I'd imagine the real thing + the silicone anti slip pads would be even better.
thanks but love my fizik seat.
thehammerdog is offline  
Old 06-29-20, 12:17 PM
  #5  
thehammerdog
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
thehammerdog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NWNJ
Posts: 3,704

Bikes: Road bike is a Carbon Bianchi C2C & Grandis (1980's), Gary Fisher Mt Bike, Trek Tandem & Mongoose SS MTB circa 1992.

Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 722 Post(s)
Liked 353 Times in 226 Posts
Originally Posted by Elvo
Syntace P6 Hiflex, Ritchey WCS Flexlogic, Specialized CGR
great list all run about $200.00
I may go with Ti seat post to match bike for that.
thanks.
thehammerdog is offline  
Old 07-01-20, 08:53 AM
  #6  
pipeliner
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 142
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 43 Post(s)
Liked 72 Times in 40 Posts
I bought a cheap Chinese carbon post off EBay with “EC90” branding. I also have a Ritchey Superlogic. The EC90 probably weighs double the Ritchey but it also is softer riding. I would definitely go that route if you are looking for a low cost flexing post.

For context, I weigh 240.
pipeliner is offline  
Likes For pipeliner:
Old 07-01-20, 09:24 AM
  #7  
DorkDisk
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Kips Bay, NY
Posts: 2,212

Bikes: Ritchey Swiss Cross | Teesdale Kona Hot | Haro Extreme | Specialized Stumpjumper Comp | Cannondale F1000 | Shogun 1000 | Cannondale M500 | Norco Charger | Marin Muirwoods 29er | Shogun Kaze | Breezer Lightning

Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 576 Post(s)
Liked 991 Times in 484 Posts
Im really diggin my Flexlogic; I'm about 155lbs. Apparently, this is one the few posts that flex on lighter riders. It is expensive, but its a nice seatpost.
DorkDisk is offline  
Old 07-01-20, 09:47 AM
  #8  
Metieval
Senior Member
 
Metieval's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 2,857

Bikes: Road bike, Hybrid, Gravel, Drop bar SS, hard tail MTB

Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1218 Post(s)
Liked 298 Times in 214 Posts
I consider myself fortunate that the Ritchey saddles fits my sit bones. The Vector wing tech really takes the Vibration out of the saddle to your butt.

This Topic, almost makes me think it is worth investing in a $200 seat post. I really do love the Specialized CGR Idea, but..... I don't need the setback. I also don't know if flex actually equates to vibration dampening. Or if flex just takes the edge of big hits.
I bought a carbon frame, even though I think 853 takes more vibration out of the ride.

I uh also invested in 700 wheels and went with Aluminum over Carbon, just for the softer ride. I can also fit 650 x 2" tires. I guess if ever comes down to a comfort thing, then I'll invest in 650 wheels and drop 2" tires on.
Metieval is offline  
Old 07-01-20, 03:58 PM
  #9  
tangerineowl
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oz
Posts: 931

Bikes: Curve Grovel v2 ti

Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 257 Post(s)
Liked 84 Times in 73 Posts
Am 135lb. Also have a Flexlogic with quite a bit of post showing. Does pretty well.

If you require good setback, I'd look around for a used FSA K-Force Light SB25.

Did try a ti post. Too stiff for me.
tangerineowl is offline  
Likes For tangerineowl:
Old 07-10-20, 08:47 AM
  #10  
biketampa
I don’t live in Tampa
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 447

Bikes: 2014 Jamis Ventura Race, 2014 Cervelo P2, 2017 Raleigh Tamland 1, 2015 Jamis Trail X

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 151 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 42 Times in 31 Posts
I'm just wondering how much a difference there is between something like the syntace P6 flex post and canecreek thudbuster or redshift sports shockstop seatpost. I tried the shockstop but with my bike setup the seatpost setback the seat clamp ends up way at the back of the saddles rails. I probably could make it work but I wasn't happy with it. I'm now trying out the thudbuster st. But both of those are understandably heavy. I'm wondering if the syntace p6 might be enough for me to take the edge off the gravel vibration.
biketampa is offline  
Old 07-10-20, 08:50 AM
  #11  
Craptacular8
Senior Member
 
Craptacular8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 643
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 182 Post(s)
Liked 36 Times in 31 Posts
Seat post

Originally Posted by pipeliner
I bought a cheap Chinese carbon post off EBay with “EC90” branding. I also have a Ritchey Superlogic. The EC90 probably weighs double the Ritchey but it also is softer riding. I would definitely go that route if you are looking for a low cost flexing post.

For context, I weigh 240.
Second he EC90 knockoff in carbon. Put one on a diverge aluminum frame. Paired with the brooks cambium seat, it takes most of the road chatter out of the works. For reference, I'm 150lb. I aso have the Specialized CGR on another carbon bike,ton of seat post showing, it too works well, but quite a few more $$.

Last edited by Craptacular8; 07-10-20 at 08:55 AM.
Craptacular8 is offline  
Old 07-10-20, 02:56 PM
  #12  
fietsbob
Banned
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NW,Oregon Coast
Posts: 43,598

Bikes: 8

Mentioned: 197 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 7607 Post(s)
Liked 1,354 Times in 861 Posts
ee Silk cane creek seat posts https://canecreek.com/product/eesilk/

20 mm is not much motion..

Ergon seat posts https://www.ergonbike.com/en/product...=43000025&s=cf

Or Titanium ... if it's bent a little it will flex more than if straight
and the choice of tube wall thickness can be customized for your weight..





...

Last edited by fietsbob; 07-10-20 at 03:10 PM.
fietsbob is offline  
Old 07-10-20, 05:11 PM
  #13  
tFUnK
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 3,652

Bikes: Too many bikes, too little time to ride

Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 424 Post(s)
Liked 442 Times in 303 Posts
Specialized carbon with zertz might also be an option.
tFUnK is offline  
Old 07-11-20, 08:25 PM
  #14  
dwmckee
Senior Member
 
dwmckee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 2,468

Bikes: Co-Motion Cappuccino Tandem,'88 Bob Jackson Touring, Co-Motion Cascadia Touring, Open U.P., Ritchie Titanium Breakaway, Frances Cycles SmallHaul cargo bike. Those are the permanent ones; others wander in and out of the stable occasionally as well.

Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 427 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 339 Times in 229 Posts
Ti posts typically are not more comfortable than a good carbon one.
dwmckee is offline  
Old 07-12-20, 02:15 PM
  #15  
sjfoote081
Newbie
 
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Greensboro, GA
Posts: 59

Bikes: Trek Crossrip 1, Motobecane Fantom 650b

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 25 Post(s)
Liked 13 Times in 8 Posts
Originally Posted by pipeliner
I bought a cheap Chinese carbon post off EBay with “EC90” branding. I also have a Ritchey Superlogic. The EC90 probably weighs double the Ritchey but it also is softer riding. I would definitely go that route if you are looking for a low cost flexing post.

For context, I weigh 240.
I have this EC90 seat post on both my gravel bike and mountain bike. Once you get the clamp sorted out and locked into place, they have been excellent at smoothing out the ride...oh, and I'm about 145 lbs if that matters
sjfoote081 is offline  
Old 07-12-20, 04:34 PM
  #16  
thehammerdog
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
thehammerdog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NWNJ
Posts: 3,704

Bikes: Road bike is a Carbon Bianchi C2C & Grandis (1980's), Gary Fisher Mt Bike, Trek Tandem & Mongoose SS MTB circa 1992.

Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 722 Post(s)
Liked 353 Times in 226 Posts
Originally Posted by sjfoote081
I have this EC90 seat post on both my gravel bike and mountain bike. Once you get the clamp sorted out and locked into place, they have been excellent at smoothing out the ride...oh, and I'm about 145 lbs if that matters
I'm heavy 215 lbs kinda fearful of cheap light posts.
thehammerdog is offline  
Old 07-13-20, 11:50 AM
  #17  
chas58
Senior Member
 
chas58's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 4,863

Bikes: too many of all kinds

Mentioned: 35 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1147 Post(s)
Liked 415 Times in 335 Posts
Originally Posted by Metieval
This Topic, almost makes me think it is worth investing in a $200 seat post. I really do love the Specialized CGR Idea, but..... I don't need the setback. I also don't know if flex actually equates to vibration dampening. Or if flex just takes the edge of big hits.
I think it is a POS. They advertize something like "up to 18mm" of travel, but mine doesn't move at all. It does dampen vibrations (thanks zert), and can make an aluminum bike feel more like a carbon bike in that reguard. But it doesn't have any travel.
I initially tried it on a specialized bike with a horizontal top tube, and was shocked to learn that it didn't fit me - it needs more seat post exposed that even a Thudbuster (ST)
chas58 is offline  
Likes For chas58:
Old 07-13-20, 11:53 AM
  #18  
chas58
Senior Member
 
chas58's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 4,863

Bikes: too many of all kinds

Mentioned: 35 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1147 Post(s)
Liked 415 Times in 335 Posts
Originally Posted by fietsbob
ee Silk cane creek seat posts https://canecreek.com/product/eesilk/

20 mm is not much motion..

Ergon seat posts https://www.ergonbike.com/en/product...=43000025&s=cf
.
Those are some good choices.
My thudbuster ST is amazing, and made my old stiff aluminum bike ride amazing. Still, not light, and not pretty, but pretty effective.
CGR=POS.

I bought a bike with the Ergon on it - intending to take it off and use one of the two above. But to my surprise, it is better than either of the two above. I thought my rear tire was going flat when I first used it - it was so smooth. Soaks up washboard that I just couldn't ride on 10 years ago.
chas58 is offline  
Old 07-13-20, 01:34 PM
  #19  
thehammerdog
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
thehammerdog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NWNJ
Posts: 3,704

Bikes: Road bike is a Carbon Bianchi C2C & Grandis (1980's), Gary Fisher Mt Bike, Trek Tandem & Mongoose SS MTB circa 1992.

Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 722 Post(s)
Liked 353 Times in 226 Posts
Originally Posted by chas58
Those are some good choices.
My thudbuster ST is amazing, and made my old stiff aluminum bike ride amazing. Still, not light, and not pretty, but pretty effective.
CGR=POS.

I bought a bike with the Ergon on it - intending to take it off and use one of the two above. But to my surprise, it is better than either of the two above. I thought my rear tire was going flat when I first used it - it was so smooth. Soaks up washboard that I just couldn't ride on 10 years ago.
I had both st & lt on my mt. bike loved them but to heavy for my ti graveler....I need just a tad relief.
thehammerdog is offline  
Old 07-13-20, 02:18 PM
  #20  
chas58
Senior Member
 
chas58's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 4,863

Bikes: too many of all kinds

Mentioned: 35 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1147 Post(s)
Liked 415 Times in 335 Posts
I didn't think much of this test, until I ended up with some of the seat posts, and found it was spot on.
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/f...d-on-the-road/

Rather than just saying "they are all great" it gets critical and hits the nail on the head in my experience.
It looks at both deflection and vibration absorption.

If only I had this test earlier and read the part "The Specialized was the surprise backmarker of the field, beating only the Syntace when the posts were at full extension and coming in dead last when fully inserted." How true is that. POS.

The Ergon, on the other hand, is as nice as a thudbuster ST in my experience - just a lot lighter. Still that super short travel Thudbuster above looks intriguing...
https://canecreek.com/product/eesilk/
chas58 is offline  
Old 07-14-20, 07:56 AM
  #21  
jfranci3
Full Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 272
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 120 Post(s)
Liked 44 Times in 38 Posts
I've got a Fizik R1 post (maybe out of production) that's pretty good. Best saddle clamp out there and at a decent price. Otherwise, Ritchey is going to be the best value.
jfranci3 is offline  
Old 07-15-20, 08:05 AM
  #22  
pipeliner
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 142
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 43 Post(s)
Liked 72 Times in 40 Posts
Originally Posted by thehammerdog
I'm heavy 215 lbs kinda fearful of cheap light posts.
I rode it over some pretty rough roads. The wall thickness of the carbon tube is about double that of the Ritchey which probably doesn’t mean much other than it is a bit more comforting that it won’t just break in half. I ride a dropper in my MTB and the notion of a breaking seatpost doesn’t scare me much anyway.
pipeliner is offline  
Old 07-15-20, 12:57 PM
  #23  
chas58
Senior Member
 
chas58's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 4,863

Bikes: too many of all kinds

Mentioned: 35 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1147 Post(s)
Liked 415 Times in 335 Posts
Originally Posted by thehammerdog
I'm heavy 215 lbs kinda fearful of cheap light posts.
I'v bent my carbon posts a lot, but they don't care. They are designed for it. They hate point loading, but can bend a lot. I used to bend the bejeasus out of my carbon masts. That said - I can't see how a seat post can work for someone that weighs 150 lbs and 250lbs. It would seem that they need to be matched to the rider (well, Cane Creek and other allow some adjustment)
chas58 is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.