Around the shop, we call it “The Sweetpost”. Kent has designed a simple, elegant and strong seatpost using the superior strength of titanium, all while keeping it light (sub 160 g at 225 mm). Simple hardware, clean lines and your choice of colors makes this post an easy addition to any frame. The best part about it is the side access hardware, blood never goes to your head trying to change or adjust a saddle.
Ordering and installing the “Sweetpost”
Ordering
To determine the length seatpost you will need, measure from your seatclamp (where your seatpost enters your frame) to the rails of your current saddle and add 7cm (7cm is our minimum insertion line). If you are close we recommend going up one size.
Our 27.2 diameter posts come in the following lengths: 225, 250, 275, 300, 360 and 400 mm.
Our 30.9 diameter posts will be available by late spring 2009!
Posts can be ordered either straight (about 4 mm actual setback) or layback (about 19 mm actual layback)
Seatpost hardware colors: Red, blue, green, pewter/ti, black, orange, gold, brown, yellow and pink.
Custom layback and/or length and scotch brite (shiny polished look) posts can be made for an additional $25. WE WILL NOT WARRANTY POSTS LONGER THAN 400 mm or OVER 20 mm OF LAYBACK.
Saddle Requirements
Our seatpost hardware fits traditional, round style, 7 mm diameter saddle rails. This accommodates about 90% of the saddles on the market. Please note, some rails are tighter to mount into the hardware than others.
Our seatpost hardware does not fit oversized, non-round rails or carbon rails
Mounting the saddle on the seat post: Slide the seat into the hardware from the rear, not over the top. Tighten the bolt, ensuring the threads are lined up. Torque meter recommendation is 12-15 Newton meters and/or 8-11 foot pounds.
Seatpost weights in general, fully assembled are as follows (layback and straight) 225=162 g 250=174g 275=184 g 300= 194 g 360=217 400=233g
Please call us if you have any questions or problems with your seatpost.
Seatpost Lengths and Prices
| Length | Straight | 20mm Layback |
|---|---|---|
| 225-250 mm | $195.00 | $200.00 |
| 275-300 mm | $200.00 | $210.00 |
| 360 mm | $210.00 | $218.00 |
| 400 mm | $218.00 | $225.00 |
| Custom length/layback | Call for pricing | |
