Moots seatpost - Slippage issues?
01-11-08, 01:59 PM
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Moots seatpost - Slippage issues?
I have an opportunity to pick up an older Moots post for a pretty good deal, but the shop guy was saying the design tends to slip, especially of the saddle is back far on the rails (which mine would be).
True?
If so, did you find a solution that worked for you?
True?
If so, did you find a solution that worked for you?
01-11-08, 02:20 PM
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it's a beautiful post. I wouldn't be dissuaded by the shop guy.
01-11-08, 02:39 PM
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It's true, it's "very slippery when wet", take a look at this picture
https://broadbandsports.com/files/ima...post_clamp.jpg (NSFW!!!!!!)
https://broadbandsports.com/files/ima...post_clamp.jpg (NSFW!!!!!!)
01-11-08, 02:47 PM
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No problems with slippage with mine. But Moots does say (If I remember correctly) in their installation instructions that slippage can occur if the two semi-circular halves of the clamp are installed upside down. Just make sure they're installed correctly and you shouldn't have any problem.
01-11-08, 02:56 PM
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If that one doesn't work I know someone who is looking to sell a USE Alien Carbon.
https://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=377144
https://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=377144
01-11-08, 03:43 PM
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I always thought the whole Thomson devotee thing was crap... then you people persuaded me to buy one! It's quite possibly the finest crafted thing I own. Just freakin get one.
01-12-08, 02:13 PM
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I've got 2 Moots posts, both on MTBs. Never had a single issue with slippage in 5+ yrs of riding on both posts. The only issues with the Moots posts can be getting the clamp open enough to get the saddle rails in the cradle. But, once you get it in and tightened, it's an amazing post...very durable!
01-12-08, 11:24 PM
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This particular Moots post does not have setback (which I'd probably need), and I've had bad luck with a Control Tech post with a similar (but not identical) clamp design so for now I've decided to hold out for a Thomson.
