Hey guys,
I recently purchased a 2012 Specialized SX Trail (yay!!!). So far, I'm really liking it, though I haven't been able to exactly ride it in the mountains yet (too much snow). One drawback I've noticed so far is that the existing seatpost isn't quite long enough for real climbing.
I do a lot of out and back riding on fairly steep trails -- most of the trails around here are "grind to the top then burn on the way down" kind of deals. I will NEED a new seatpost. Therein lies the dilemma. I've got people recommending the Gravity Dropper and/or other telescopic seatposts. Saying they're the best things since sliced bread and all that.
However, I've dropped a lot of cash on this bike (at least for me), and I'm not exactly thrilled about dropping another ~$300 on a seatpost. How much of a benefit could they really be? Most of the time, I just leave my post up high and then slam it way down for the descents. I don't normally have to adjust it until the summit. Plus, looking at a few models online, it looks like a lot of them only drop 3." Compared to normal climbing height, that's not enough for true DH handling. Are these seatposts worth a look or will I be just as happy with a nice, lightweight Thompson?
I recently purchased a 2012 Specialized SX Trail (yay!!!). So far, I'm really liking it, though I haven't been able to exactly ride it in the mountains yet (too much snow). One drawback I've noticed so far is that the existing seatpost isn't quite long enough for real climbing.
I do a lot of out and back riding on fairly steep trails -- most of the trails around here are "grind to the top then burn on the way down" kind of deals. I will NEED a new seatpost. Therein lies the dilemma. I've got people recommending the Gravity Dropper and/or other telescopic seatposts. Saying they're the best things since sliced bread and all that.
However, I've dropped a lot of cash on this bike (at least for me), and I'm not exactly thrilled about dropping another ~$300 on a seatpost. How much of a benefit could they really be? Most of the time, I just leave my post up high and then slam it way down for the descents. I don't normally have to adjust it until the summit. Plus, looking at a few models online, it looks like a lot of them only drop 3." Compared to normal climbing height, that's not enough for true DH handling. Are these seatposts worth a look or will I be just as happy with a nice, lightweight Thompson?
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