Crank Brothers Split quick-release seatclamp review

Quality you'll pay for

Our rating

50.00

37.99

Robin Weaver

Published: March 18, 2011 at 10:00 am

Our review

A quality seatclamp with some great features but all this comes at a price

Like all things from CrankBrothers, their seatclamps look great. We’re big fans of the lengthy split quick-release lever – it makes achieving a tightly clamped post easier, with less effort. At 53g it's heavier than the competition though, and you’ll certainly be paying for the quality.

The rubber ﬂap at the rear is a neat addition and does a great job of keeping crap out of the frame slot, further adding to its weather-prooﬁng. The knurled tool-free tension adjuster offers loads of grip even when it’s caked in mud.

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Robin Weaver

Technical editor-in-chief

Rob is BikeRadar and MBUK’s technical editor-in-chief. Our resident tech nerd has lived and breathed mountain bikes since the age of nine. After a couple of years ripping around his local woods, he raced cross-country through the early 90s. A shift to downhill better suited his skillset and he soon became a regular on the national circuit before having a crack at some UCI Downhill World Cups. Rob always had an eye for tech and was keen to glean any kind of mechanical advantage possible. Whether that was through geometry changes, suspension tuning or adapting parts, he learned quickly that an open mind is key. He began working as a freelance writer for MBUK over 20 years ago, while he finished his degree in sports technology. He landed his dream role as technical editor 15 years ago. Rob’s passion for bikes encompasses just about anything with two wheels, including fast and efficient cross-country bikes and long-travel enduro rigs or downhill machines. He rides on the road and gravel, too. He’s tested hundreds of bikes, piles of components and mountains of kit, so understands what does and doesn’t work.

Height: 172cm
Bike size: Medium/450-460mm reach