Seat posts...do you Kalloy?

Jeeves · February 28th, 2015, 12:04 PM

I'm working on a Wicked project. This one won't be pretty, so I'm going with low bling parts. I know that one if the hard bits to find is the 26.4 seat post- esp a nice long one. In order to get riding, I am faced with the eBay option of the ubiquitous Kalloy or Uno or Orbit posts, until I can find something better. Any thoughts, recommendations, testimonials or warnings on these posts? Weight is not a major concern.

Thanks!
Raj

chefmiguel · February 28th, 2015, 12:23 PM

. The ones with no logos are better for just that reason. No reason not to ride one, compared to bling models they rarely ever break.

Retro Dude · February 28th, 2015, 10:30 PM

That's good to know because I'm in the same boat. need a 26.4 seat post for my wicked. Not a real wide selection on eBay.

yo-Nate-y · March 1st, 2015, 11:08 AM

They're cheap, look decent, and hold up well. Nothing special and maybe a bit heavy but they are one of the easiest to find in the sizes we need (26.4 and 29.4).

My Yo Eddy new in 1991 came with a Sakae TCO ('tall cool one'), but I'd probably run a Kalloy stealthy black post over one of those now.

Jeeves · March 1st, 2015, 3:43 PM

Good info - thanks folks!

Good to know that these are a workable option.
I think my Wicked came with a SR Laprade - and I snapped the seat post bolt on a landing. Ever since, I've gone for the 2-bolt posts.

zonq · March 2nd, 2015, 4:37 PM

...I use a 29.2 on a couple frames that are too tight to squeeze (pound) a 29.4 in.

Syncros made very nice ones, but Kalloys work and are readily available for cheap if you don't mind the weight.

February 28th, 2015, 12:04 PM	#1
Jeeves Senior Member Join Date: August 6th, 2004 Location: VA - USA Posts: 204	Seat posts...do you Kalloy? I'm working on a Wicked project. This one won't be pretty, so I'm going with low bling parts. I know that one if the hard bits to find is the 26.4 seat post- esp a nice long one. In order to get riding, I am faced with the eBay option of the ubiquitous Kalloy or Uno or Orbit posts, until I can find something better. Any thoughts, recommendations, testimonials or warnings on these posts? Weight is not a major concern. Thanks! Raj

February 28th, 2015, 10:30 PM	#3
Retro Dude Senior Member Join Date: September 5th, 2011 Location: Clay Posts: 505	That's good to know because I'm in the same boat. need a 26.4 seat post for my wicked. Not a real wide selection on eBay. __________________ inFATuated

March 1st, 2015, 11:08 AM	#4
yo-Nate-y Global Moderator Join Date: March 12th, 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 809	They're cheap, look decent, and hold up well. Nothing special and maybe a bit heavy but they are one of the easiest to find in the sizes we need (26.4 and 29.4). My Yo Eddy new in 1991 came with a Sakae TCO ('tall cool one'), but I'd probably run a Kalloy stealthy black post over one of those now. __________________ 1975 Witcomb USA, 1981 Chris Chance; 1984 Fat Chance, 1987 Team Comp, 1991 Yo Eddy, Monster Fat, and Wicked ....happy to have finally found a clean 80s Fat Team Comp with a box crown fork

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February 28th, 2015, 12:23 PM	#2
chefmiguel Senior Member Join Date: June 12th, 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 307	. The ones with no logos are better for just that reason. No reason not to ride one, compared to bling models they rarely ever break.

March 1st, 2015, 3:43 PM	#5
Jeeves Senior Member Join Date: August 6th, 2004 Location: VA - USA Posts: 204	Good info - thanks folks! Good to know that these are a workable option. I think my Wicked came with a SR Laprade - and I snapped the seat post bolt on a landing. Ever since, I've gone for the 2-bolt posts.

March 2nd, 2015, 4:37 PM	#6
zonq Senior Member Join Date: April 4th, 2014 Location: OnTheRoad Posts: 148	...I use a 29.2 on a couple frames that are too tight to squeeze (pound) a 29.4 in. Syncros made very nice ones, but Kalloys work and are readily available for cheap if you don't mind the weight.

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