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Carbon seat post, worthwhile upgrade?

  • 06-07-2015 4:43pm
    #1
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,812 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Since my new bike is going to be delayed for another 7 weeks, thinking about upgrading the old alu bike a bit. I was wondering whether an upgrade to a carbon seat post is worth the spend, and if so, which one. The frame is on the small side for me, so am looking for something with a bit of setback, looking at something like the Deda superzero. Current seat post is a heavy enough old FSA post, though given that neither the bike nor myself are particular lightweights, the weight is less of an issue than improved comfort.

    Worth the money, or is it better spent elsewhere?


Comments

  • #2
    onthefringe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 712 ✭✭✭onthefringe


    depends on what frame and wheels you ride..
    upgrade for comfort for example if its an alu frame with stiff wheels..
    if its a cosy steel frame i wouldnt bother
    if you have a high spoke count wheelset i wouldnt bother either..


  • #3
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    If you plan on keeping the bike then it can be a worthwhile purchase but if your selling the bike then I Wouldn't bother.


  • #4
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,812 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    onthefringe wrote: »
    depends on what frame and wheels you ride..
    upgrade for comfort for example if its an alu frame with stiff wheels..
    if its a cosy steel frame i wouldnt bother
    if you have a high spoke count wheelset i wouldnt bother either..

    The frame is a Ridley Triton Alu with carbon forks, so quite basic. Wheels are Fulcrum 7 with 25mm Durano plus, running at 95/105 psi front/back.


  • #5
    onthefringe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 712 ✭✭✭onthefringe


    smacl wrote: »
    The frame is a Ridley Triton Alu with carbon forks, so quite basic. Wheels are Fulcrum 7 with 25mm Durano plus, running at 95/105 psi front/back.

    well then a decent carbon post WOULD ad a little comfort..
    is there a reason why you run the tyres at those pressures?
    comfort?


  • #6
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,812 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    onthefringe wrote: »
    is there a reason why you run the tyres at those pressures?
    comfort?

    Pretty much the recommended pressure for the tyres for my weight (85kg), but running 25mm rather than 23mm for comfort.


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  • #7
    rollingscone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,479 ✭✭✭rollingscone


    I found the carbon seat post absorbed a small but meaningful amount of road noise.


  • #8
    quozl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,308 ✭✭✭quozl


    I've very few carbon components but all three bikes have carbon seat posts - I find they make a fair difference. With aluminium ones if you're tired and mis judge a bump you can really get your saddle rammed into you with no give at all!


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