|   Seatposts:: Carbon or Ti: Which has best Dampning | memyselfand i
Nov 3, 2001 6:12 PM | | So which post do you guys think will absorb more vibrations? Just want everyones opinions and experiences. Thanks |
| Ti, hands down #1 | scc
Nov 3, 2001 7:32 PM | | (side note - Notice how suspension seatposts have all but gone away?)
Moots is the best, #1, check the reviews, 190gms for the 350mm
Carbon posts have clamp and slippage problems like the CT2 and Titec, not sure about the new Answer carbon post though.
Moots is pricey at $160 for the straight version, and worth it, but you can also check:
Dean (popular and only $80)
Airborne (cheap, get a good deal at airborne.net)
Litespeed (not the best reviews on reliability, but really flexy)
Titec (do they still make one?)
Am Classic (not sure about these guys but the reviews seem good)
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| re:Ti, hands down #1 | clary.
Nov 4, 2001 7:42 AM | | If only Syncros Ti seatpost was still available. |
| Ti, hands down #1 | Brad
Nov 4, 2001 8:57 PM | | Actually the USE Alien 350 mm post weighs in at 17 grams in ti and lighter in carbon. I was mainly interested in opinions on dampning. Thanks |
| Ti, hands down #1 | Brad
Nov 4, 2001 8:58 PM | | I mean it weighs 174 grams. Geesh, if only if could weigh that little and still function. Sorry |
| Carbon offers the best damping... | DeeEight
Nov 4, 2001 4:29 PM | | but the catch is finding a brand that offers a proven and reliable clamping method these days. I don't like the Easton posts but the USE
and Tamer models I do like. Also the weight for both carbon and Ti posts will vary, some brands push the lightness envelope over long term durability and ability to withstand abuse. |
| Yes..carbon is best | Matt
Nov 4, 2001 10:02 PM | | If ti was better at dampening than carbon, why would litespeed and airborne put carbon seat stays on their top end 2002 ti bikes? Carbon absorbs the high frequecy shock much better than ti. I will be glad when titanium loses it boutique status. |
| ti post for mtb... | JustinTime
Nov 5, 2001 8:09 AM | | I own a carbon road bike and would certainly give the nod to fibers on the pavement, where the only sort of feedback is "high frequency". For the mtb, I don't think a carbon post makes a hoot of a difference. A ti post will actually flex a bit, offering minimal suspension and take the edge off small bumps. This is what matters off-road. I've had the Moots laid-back ti, and it is wonderful addition to a aluminum hardtail. I also have the Am. Classic ti post on my steel hardtail and love it (though nothing matches the Moots for design, beauty, weight and performance)
Justin |
| Carbon posts can be designed to flex also... | DeeEight
Nov 5, 2001 9:23 AM | | its all in how you lay out the fibers. They can even offer real amounts of pivot-free flex travel just like how softtails work, something a Ti post can't compete with. |
| re: Seatposts:: Carbon or Ti: Which has best Dampning | Samu Ilonen
Nov 5, 2001 10:01 PM | | I have CT-2 carbon post and it works well but....I get it for better ride....disapointed! It's solid as a rock! Old Bontrager Race lite was way more comfortable and talking about my old Syncros Ti post...sad tha some DH-guy had cutted it for 290mm and it's too shot for me now.
The Moots post is what I have thinked a lot....solid design. |
| pix.... | Samu Ilonen
Nov 5, 2001 10:04 PM | | Horisont way wrong....I also ride my bikes...:oD
Samu |
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