Bent my old seatpost, need a new one. Before you say anything, I can't afford a Thomson. This one looks good value, but I was wondering if anyone had any direct experience or any other comments? I know cheap carbon is controversial... I have checked, and I know I need a 27.2x350mm post. Thanks!

 Linky:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=23052

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=product&productId=1118&categoryId=55

Of course you can afford a Thompson!

I've been running This One for 1year+ without a creak,  easy to adjust,  bombproof and cheap!!  Not going to be comfortable on a HT though.

The FSA's are a carbon wrap over a Alu tube,  the Alu don't give and the carbon slips so your post will NEVER stay still no matter how hard you clamp it,  don't bother.

The Thomson on Merlin is a 31.6. Don is looking for a 27.2!!!

Personally, I'd avoid buying a seatpost made from carbon and stick with alu posts.

Ok, I checked bikeradar and the carbon FSA post got a good review... BUT a user commented that they had one and it snapped for no reason. Methinks its not the best idea...

I can get one of these for ~£23 though, and it weighs about the same as the carbon one:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/FSA_SL-250_Seat_Post/5360036220/

FSA again though. Are FSA 'reputable' enough?

Do some ebay selling, have a weekend off the pop, then buy a Thomson for ~£60.

I reckon the one Dylan recommended could be a good bet.

I've seen the abuse Dyl's " fuller figure" has dished on his poor seat post...it must be pretty damn strong