When Syncros first got off the ground, they had two must-have products. Their welded stem and their zero-setback seatpost. The stem was a quill and, thankfully, those days are over. The post is alive and well and still a must-have after all these years -- the Syncros Micro-Adjust 7075... read more

Define a precipitous descent. We think dropping 2,000 feet of vertical over two miles on loose, rocky, chunky stuff qualifies. That's the Joplin trail. It's the perfect place to use the Crank Brothers Joplin post.

We like to have our seat position high enough that it's ideal... read more

Thomson has a fitting reputation for reliable, functional and lightweight components. In the same vein as Chris King, they take their time before releasing a product -- when they do, they've done it right. The Thomson seatclamp is no different. Granted, most of us don't consider a... read more

This is the most conventional seatpost in the MaXm lineup. A straight carbon post with a time-tested clamp design plugged in, the post is both light and reliable. The two-bolt clamp has lots of adjustment and a slight offset. The post comes in three diameters, 27.2, 30.9, and 31.6mm. ... read more

So you bought a Maverick Speedball post, or the Crank Brothers Joplin L. You think a lever remote seems like a good idea. You can convert your post so that the saddle adjusts via a remote. The Crank Brothers Joplin Remote Kit has all the parts you need to make the... read more

If you are looking to remove unnecessary weight from your seatpost without lightening your wallet too much, the MaXm Isogrid seatpost looks like a smart choice. It shares the same clamp as the Exogrid post, but with a 100% carbon fiber thinwall tube underneath. Only 5g heavier, and... read more

Every rider has to choose a seat position that sits somewhere on the continuum of optimum pedaling efficiency and optimum handling efficiency. A higher seat might yield more efficient power transmission, but a lower seat might yield a better weight distribution for jumps, turns, and drops.

There are basically two criteria that must be met with any seatpost: will it hold the saddle in a position of your choosing securely? And, will it last? After those two are met, then things like weight and appearance can be discussed.

The Ritchey WCS Aluminum Seatpost holds,... read more

The MaXm Exogrid seatpost is taking functional art to a level to where it’s accessible to nearly everyone. If you’ve seen the Titus Exogrid frame, you know what we’re talking about. This post starts as a titanium tube with large sections of titanium lasered out. The result is a... read more