I have an Otso Warakin Stainless steel with a dropper post. I do love this thing - tax pic attached -
since the seatpost is a dropper is pretty stiff, and while I love it for underbiking, I am thinking on getting a regular seatpost that has some flex (possibly not a suspension post, but not closed to that)
I dont really have that much seat post exposed, so I am not sure if anything other than a suspension post is going to make a difference.
Thoughts? recommendations?
Thanks!
I’d go for a titanium post. Would also look really great on your stainless frame!
I run a silver Thompson Masterpiece seatpost on my stainless Warakin. Looks cool and zero issues for many seasons. Also comes in a nice black if u wanna stick with that.
I am more interested in comfort vs looks
A Ti post is a great suggestion. Just ensure it’s from a maker that intentionally made it to be flexible.
As you suspect, the lack of exposed post on your frame will greatly limit the amount of comfort you’ll get. For this reason I don’t think an otherwise great comfy post like the Canyon/Ergon leaf-spring post will be of benefit.
Does anyone has experience with the RockShox Reverb xlpr axs one? Do I recall that when it is not fully extended it kind of acts as a suspension post? or did I dream about it?
I think there is more exposed seatpost than you realize….the nature of the dropper post is somewhat obscuring how much is actually above the seat post clamp. So I wouldn’t necessarily rule out the Ergon post that @Dave_Rome noted…as he said, it is excellent.
A happy medium for you could the Coast Suspension Dropper post form PNW. Potentially the best of both worlds. (Disclaimer - I’ve never ridden it, so don’t know how well it functions)
The Coast is an interesting product, but it wasn’t for me. It feels a bit like a saggy dropper post, so riders truly susceptible to feeling movement or saddle height changes should look elsewhere.
This is a beautiful one, seen at MADE this year: Bingham Built Sweetpost.
It is no looker but if you can find the shorter travel, carbon, ee post it is real comfy.
I have an old Niner RDO carbon post. Noticeable flex.
I use a Syntace P6, carbon hi-flex post on my gravel bike. Been very happy with it and to me, it soaks up more vibration than other similar posts.
@Dave_Rome this seems to be the current version of the Canyon post? Canyon S14 VCLS 2.0 27.2mm CF Seatpost | CANYON US
I have the 50mm AXS Xplr seatpost. If you don’t full extend it, it does have some give in it which works surprisingly well. It is however, a little tricky to get into a position just off the top. I think you’d be better off with wider tires and lower pressures if you can go that route.
I’ve got a PNW coast.
I think it’s fantastic!
I put a Syntace P6 on an old slope-top-tube hardtail with a lot of exposed post. Big improvement from the stock aluminum post. I don’t know how much exposed length is needed to make a difference.
Agreed, on the eeSilk, but buy the bushing replacement kit and an another set of bushings as well. A set of bushings last me about a year before I get a bit of lateral movement.
I’ve got about as much exposed seat post as you on my new gravel bike, and figured this was the case:
The current post I have is Ritchey’s Comp Carbon offset post. I’ve heard good things about Specialized’s Roval Terra post, but it’s a good jump in price and if I won’t get the advantage of it because I have a limited amount exposed, feels like I’ve got nothing to gain by switching posts.
I’ve got the Redshift suspension seatpost (it doesn’t rely on flex in the exposed seatpost, it has a sprung parallelogram mechanism). Pros: it is really effective and tunable. Cons: it is heavy and it takes a some getting used to.
I use the Ergon CF Allroad post on my Warakin. High recommend.
