Carbon vs Alu seat posts

[rmartin]

I'm building my first aluminium bike atm (having previously ridden steel) and I'm not sure whether to go for a light alu seat post or carbon. I've heard that alu frames are harsher than steel and a carbon seat post would provide a more comforatable ride that a alu seat post.

Is it worth spending the extra on a carbon seat post?

[rek]

Not really, unless you like the look (and light weight) of carbon weave. IMO, you are far better served to look into your options for a comfier saddle, wheelset and tyres -- those things are actually able to deflect in the vertical plane..

There was a thread in one of the forums not so long ago (that was about as tedious as the Battle for Stalingrad) debating this very issue.

(edit: aha! found it: http://www.cyclingforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37230 )

[boudreaux]

Originally posted by rmartin


Is it worth spending the extra on a carbon seat post? Find some other rathole to throw your money into.