Recomendations 27.2mm carbon seatpost

[ENEP]

Looking for a 27,2mm carbon seatpost. Good quality, lighter than an alloy seat post and maybe some compliance for added comfort.

Browsed AliExpress and found Elita One which seem like a good option. Any experiences from users here?
Otherwise alot of seat posts from the usual EC90, Toseek, OG-Evkin, Ullicyc..

Any recommendations or general advice?

Thanks

[nicklej]

Elita One are basically the undisputed kings for a lightweight, good value post. I think most people on here have used them. I've had a few and they've all been great considering you can pay A LOT more for other big name branded ones for a similar weight.

[zxcvbnmjm]

I run Elita One seatposts too but ive read about many people overtorquing and cracking them and my friend has done this too.

That said, ive had two that have had no problems at all for 1-2 years each. The weight you get for the price is indeed great.

i just personally would not recommend this seatpost to anyone that doesnt have/want to use a torque wrench

[ENEP]

I run Elita One seatposts too but ive read about many people overtorquing and cracking them and my friend has done this too.

That said, ive had two that have had no problems at all for 1-2 years each. The weight you get for the price is indeed great.

i just personally would not recommend this seatpost to anyone that doesnt have/want to use a torque wrench

Elita One it is then! I have a torque wrench so no problems there 

[raisinberry777]

Another vote for Elita One here. My 27.2mm 0 offset 250mm post ended up being something pretty stupidly light like 140g.

[Eddy_Twerckx]

Elita One. Thread over.

[Ar26]

At the risk of not being original: Elita one with the 245x143 carbon saddle

[Kraxler]

I also use the Elita One seatpost since 2 years and about 10000km on my road bike without any problems.

[birdofficial]

I also use the Elita One seatpost since 2 years and about 10000km on my road bike without any problems.

I just received an Elita One 27.2 350mm carbon seatpost. Upon attempting installation it cracked at 5NM. It seems tightening compressed the post instead of tightening the collar.

Additionally, the two bolts provided were either different sizes or one was defective. One accepted a 4mm allen key perfectly, while the other didn't at all - it was either deformed or had something like a 3.5mm head, despite the diameter and thread pitch being identical to the other (longer) bolt.

[carbonazza]

I just received an Elita One 27.2 350mm carbon seatpost. Upon attempting installation it cracked at 5NM. It seems tightening compressed the post instead of tightening the collar...

Did you buy it directly from them on Ali? If so, try contacting them. If it's clearly a defect, they will replace it for you.

[James dean]

I just received an Elita One 27.2 350mm carbon seatpost. Upon attempting installation it cracked at 5NM. It seems tightening compressed the post instead of tightening the collar.

Additionally, the two bolts provided were either different sizes or one was defective. One accepted a 4mm allen key perfectly, while the other didn't at all - it was either deformed or had something like a 3.5mm head, despite the diameter and thread pitch being identical to the other (longer) bolt.

wow sorry to hear this. I have a few friends who have it with zero issues

[ChinerStevie]

Did anyone ride it with a bikebacking bag attached to it and saddle? Should it hold that too?

[kubackje]

Did anyone ride it with a bikebacking bag attached to it and saddle? Should it hold that too?

I did with no problem

[mike_ryko]

I just bought the SP012 Seatpost from OG Evkin. The problem is that my saddle is slipping. Even with carbon paste 8Nm do not secure the saddle. Does anyone have an idea what to do?

[fhold]

I just bought the SP012 Seatpost from OG Evkin. The problem is that my saddle is slipping. Even with carbon paste 8Nm do not secure the saddle. Does anyone have an idea what to do?

What Carbon Paste are you using, the cheap one from Ali is rubbish. I had that one also and hat issues with slipping seatpost. Bought a better and a bit more expensive one from Amazon and no more problems