Reviews & Ratings
Tom Bowers Cycling on YouTube3 months ago
00:16:28@ 02:56
The reviewer discusses an AliExpress carbon seat post purchased to achieve a zero-offset fit and save weight on their BMC hill climb bike.
AI Summary
Pros
- Saves a significant amount of weight (70g saved versus stock post)
- Provides a zero-offset design which improves bike fit for the reviewer
- Overall fit and finish is described as 'really good'
- Has height markers for easy adjustment
Cons
- Expensive for an AliExpress part (around £90)
- The seat clamp parts are described as 'a little bit rough around the edges' and 'scabby'
- Not recommended for really heavy riders due to the clamp quality
Key Points
- Weighs 129g with clamp (stock post was 198g)
- Zero offset (stock post had 15mm offset)
- D-shaped, proprietary design for the BMC frame
- Primary motivation was bike fit improvement, with weight saving as a bonus
Purchase
Where to Buy
HY Carbon+Ti Sattelstütze für BMC TEAMMACHINE SLR ALR 2012~2025 118g&RACEMACHINE RM01 2011~2015 - AliExpress 18
aliexpress.com#1005008531278249
4.3 (6)
Checked about 2 months ago
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