Justin Posted December 9, 2009 Posted December 9, 2009 Hi guys First off I want to say I am a sucker for new products for my beloved mtb. However, I think I am missing something. I see upgradable parts as derailleurs, cranks, brakes, shifters etc. But, there are loads of seat posts, bars and stems on sale. It seems as if a lot of people are pimping these items. Does another seat post make a big difference? Bar I understand I suppose, even perhaps the correct length stem. But a seat post? Maybe I'm too used to my crappy seat post and haven't experienced the joys of a pimped seat post... Am I missing something?
Thumper Posted December 9, 2009 Posted December 9, 2009 Go for a sexy silver or black thompson. Not to heavy and bomb proof. If its colour and weight you are looking for KCNC is always a good bet. Having said that the new Ritchey wet white look sick!
Justin Posted December 9, 2009 Author Posted December 9, 2009 Erm...that doesn't answer my question. So, upgrading the seat post is all about bling? I suppose a bit of weight too? Or does it "feel/perform" different?
splat Posted December 9, 2009 Posted December 9, 2009 Most people upgrade to lighter components and/or for better fit. Seatposts generally have a set back - I upgraded to a Thomson because I wanted an inline post. It wasnt any lighter than the one I had originally.
Justin Posted December 9, 2009 Author Posted December 9, 2009 Sorry, I feel like a bit of an idiot, but what is... Inline, set back? Aren't all seat posts straight?
splat Posted December 9, 2009 Posted December 9, 2009 Sorry' date=' I feel like a bit of an idiot, but what is... Inline, set back? Aren't all seat posts straight?[/quote']
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