Benefit of Carbon Seat Post?

Cee-Jay-Cee

Is there any benefit replacing my aluminium post with a carbon post? Is there any benefit in terms of comfort, i'm not that concerned about the weight aspect.

The roads around me are not smooth, they have been resurfaced recently with a high grip surface which causes a constant vibration while cycling on it. I have reduced the tyre pressure from 110psi to 100psi (110 being the max recommended) I'm sure i'll get used to it but was just wondering if a carbon post would sok up some of the vibration or are they primarily used for weight saving?

Indricotherium

You will look the business with a carbon seat post.

Mycroft H

Better saddle or a carbon fork would give more comfort then a carbon seatpost

RobFowl

I've just changed a carbon one to an aluminium one as I felt the carbon was not as secure (Deda one so not universal). Better saddle and forks a better route to go I'd agree, Carbon frame though if you can afford it.

Cee-Jay-Cee

RobFowl wrote: »

I've just changed a carbon one to an aluminium one as I felt the card was not as secure (Deda one so not universal). Better saddle and forks a better route to go I'd agree, Carbon frame though if you can afford it.

Ok thanks. The fork is already carbon so no need to change it. The bike came with a ProLogo PAS gel saddle which I quickly changed as it was so uncomfortable. I have a slightly more padded San Marco saddle now and find it much better. I may go back to the ProLogo once my rear end gets accustomed to cycling again ( only been out 4 times so far for total of approx 60km)

Eamonnator

"The more you cycle, the less your ass hurts"

Mycroft H

CJC999 wrote: »

Ok thanks. The fork is already carbon so no need to change it. The bike came with a ProLogo PAS gel saddle which I quickly changed as it was so uncomfortable. I have a slightly more padded San Marco saddle now and find it much better. I may go back to the ProLogo once my rear end gets accustomed to cycling again ( only been out 4 times so far for total of approx 60km)

The less padding the better. I've a Brooks leather saddle that does not have any fancy gel padding but it conforms to your sit bones as the leather breaks in. Like a nice leather shoe. As the leather is suspended from the front and the rear like a tensioned hammock, it acts as a natural spring too. Very comfortable.

Fizik saddles also have an excellent reputation. Have a go of either of them at you lbs.

Lashed

BX 19 wrote: »

The less padding the better.

Have to agree. Bought a Specialized Romin Expert SL saddle about a month ago which has virtually no padding at all, is very narrow, 130mm but is extremely comfortable.

http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk/detail/equipsaddlesroad/road/bg%20romin%20expert%20saddle/

happytramp

I changed my aluminium seatpost for a carbon one and the only concrete difference that I've noticed is that it has made my bike more expensive.

petethedrummer

I went from Carbon to Aluminium Seatpost on my training bike. Never noticed the difference. Putting on wider tyres will make the ride more comfortable, as long as they don't have hard side walls.

crumliniano

RobFowl wrote: »

I've just changed a carbon one to an aluminium one as I felt the carbon was not as secure (Deda one so not universal)...

What do you mean by that Rob? I was thinking of getting a deda super zero. Are they not standard diameters?