nieman46804's Full Review: Thomson Masterpiece Road Seatpost
Purchased new off Ebay for $99. I've had Thompsons before and always have liked them. Recently bought my "dream bike" (Litespeed Vortex) and thought it deserved the top shelf. This was only $30 more than the Elite so I bit the bullet. HOLY COW is this thing light. Rather than making sacrifices that will affect strength, however, Thomson uses more expensive machining to do the trimming. The result is a solid billet (one piece) lower unit and a post that is lighter and stronger than all comers. To me, carbon is a great material for many things, but overrated for seat posts. One of the biggest problems is the tendency to snap and leave a sharp spike. Yikes. The adjustment mechanism is also very good, allowing infinite adjustments. There is also a marker gauge which is handy.
The Masterpiece series is light as a feather. Strong as a Thomson. Designed for the serious cyclist. The post weighs approx 40 grams less than the eli...More at PricePoint.com
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