Alpha Q Pro seatpost review

This seatpost reminds me of my badminton racket, in that the carbon fibres seem to be unidirectional along its length. In a racket this gives a flexier shaft, and it should mean that the post has more lateral flex than if a standard cross weave was used.

Our rating

3.5

Published: June 13, 2007 at 11:00 pm

Our review
Interesting take on the carbon post, Beneficial on long rides

This seatpost reminds me of my badminton racket, in that the carbon fibres seem to be unidirectional along its length. In a racket this gives a flexier shaft, and it should mean that the post has more lateral flex than if a standard cross weave was used.

Since the post is at an angle, and part of your mass is exacting a lateral force, you should get a slightly increased dampening effect. I can't claim that I really noticed the difference, but it might save you a few saddle sores over a long day, especially if you run a long post. The clamp is a standard alloy affair and though it's nothing special it works well. At 225g for a 350mm post it's light, but not super light. Maybe one for the tall Audax rider...

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