Which Ti seatpost

[Soltydog]

Currently riding a Van Nic & the stock seatpost was too short, so bought a carbon one which was longer, but unfortunately on my ride this morning that seatpost cracked, so i'm now looking for a Ti to match the bike.
I'm guessing not all Ti seatposts are equal? Seen this on the bay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191325574973?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT which seems very reasonable at £45, but the OCD part of me says get a Van Nic seatpost, but they are £130
Anyone else using a n Exotic ti seatpost? Are they ok, or poorer quality than others?

 

[S-Express]

Other than potentially matching the colour of the frame, I don't think there's anything in particular to be gained by using a Ti post. Personally, I would go for aluminium. Exotic is just another brand selling parts sourced from the far east..

 

[ianrauk]

Other than potentially matching the colour of the frame, I don't think there's anything in particular to be gained by using a Ti post. Personally, I would go for aluminium. Exotic is just another brand selling parts sourced from the far east..

There is nothing gained. It's purely bling of which is no bad thing when it comes to Ti. And in regards to ALU seatpost in a Ti frame. I would be wary of it seizing in the frame. Ti to Ti doesn't suffer from that problem.

 

[ianrauk]

@Soltydog . Have you contacted VN to see if they do a longer version. If not VN. How about Burls, Spa or Enigma.

 

[Soltydog]

@Soltydog . Have you contacted VN to see if they do a longer version. If not VN. How about Burls, Spa or Enigma.

Mine didn't come with a ti seatpost, but might as well upgrade as I need a new one

 

[ianrauk]

Mine didn't come with a ti seatpost, but might as well upgrade as I need a new one

Righto. Worth checking with VN then.

 

[HLaB]

Other than potentially matching the colour of the frame, I don't think there's anything in particular to be gained by using a Ti post. Personally, I would go for aluminium. Exotic is just another brand selling parts sourced from the far east..

If you go for aluminium be careful, mine started to bond in only a few months, once I eventually managed to loosen it, It was good till I replaced it with a non Giant branded one

 

[velovoice]

Enigma do not offer a ti seat post. I have one from USE (the same people behind Exposure lights) and bought one for @Flying Dodo 's ti Planet X a few years ago.

 

[fossyant]

Go bling, why not.

 

[simon.r]

Depending on the seat tube size you could use a plastic shim ( https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/seat-posts/280-use-seat-post-shim-272-mm-id/ ) and a smaller diameter aluminium post to eliminate the posssibility of bonding.

 

[S-Express]

I would be wary of it seizing in the frame.

Won't be an issue with the appropriate barrier, such as copper or assembly compound. Any other disparate materials would have the same issue potentially, like alu post in steel frame, etc - not an issue with the use of the right barrier compound.

 

[Soltydog]

Righto. Worth checking with VN then.

Mine is the 'cheap' SE version & came with an alloy seatpost, no option to change anything on the SE

 

[craigwend]

Mines an Airborne one as when I got it VN did not have many / any in stock
& for you soon it's 'sale time' - to find a bargain

 

[Soltydog]

Other than potentially matching the colour of the frame, I don't think there's anything in particular to be gained by using a Ti post. Personally, I would go for aluminium. Exotic is just another brand selling parts sourced from the far east..

Colour matching is very important After a bit more googling I found a poor review of Exotic's carbon seatpost, the seat clamp bolts can work loose, especially for heavier riders, so that's ruled that one out. It's payday on Friday & I've a bit of OT in, so might have to treat myself to some bling

 

[fossyant]

Get the bling. A seatpost is for life.

I don't regret the dropper post I bought for my MTB. Picked it up for £75 rather than £250.

I've also got a Dura Ace aero seatpost that I've had on my best bike and that is a thing of beauty.