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A Favorite Of Road & Cyclocross Pros Alike
Zipp's Carbon SL Speed Seatpost has become a favorite of road and cyclocross pros because of its light weight and dependability.
Engineers used SRAM's Exogram™ technology to make the tube as lightweight as possible and optimized the clamping system for adjustability, security, and ease of use.
What's more, the SL Speed is available in a 400mm length to accommodate road bikes with compact frame geometry.
Available in 0mm or 20mm setback options.
Features:
- Updated distinctive Zipp cosmetics
- Designed using SRAM Exogram™ technology
- 27.2, and 31.6mm in 400mm length
- Matte Black finish
- Post Diameter: 27.2mm or 31.6mm
- Offset, Setback: 0mm, 20mm
- Post Length: 400mm
- Material: Unidirectional Carbon
- Hardware: Steel
B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
Specifications
Seatpost Type: Rigid | |
27.2mm/0 Degree Offset | Mfg PartNum: 00.6818.055.000 |
Setback: 0 degrees | |
Seatpost Clamp: 27.2 mm | |
31.6mm/0 Degree Offset | Mfg PartNum: 00.6818.055.001 |
Setback: 0 degrees | |
Seatpost Clamp: 31.6 mm | |
27.2mm/20 Degree Offset | Mfg PartNum: 00.6818.054.000 |
Setback: 20 mm | |
Seatpost Clamp: 27.2 mm | |
31.6mm/20 Degree Offset | Mfg PartNum: 00.6818.054.001 |
Setback: 20 mm | |
Seatpost Clamp: 31.6 mm | |
Mfg Warranty: 72 Mo. Parts & Labor | |
Warranty URL: https://www.sram.com/en/zipp/campaigns/warranty | |
Reviews
Beautiful finish and light weight but: the connecting hardware binding the seatpost cannot be tightened enough. After torquing it up to spec the saddle soon began loosening, which is awfully frustrating. Very quickly it requires a new bolt kit because the metal groove wears down from the slippage. This does not seem like a good mechanism. I've assembled and ridden many bikes through the decades and this is my first seatpost problem. Perhaps I (and Zipp) gave in prematurely to the allure of light weight.
I was hesitant to get a straight seat post without a setback since tests have shown that a setback provides more comfort from the road vibrations. I really couldn't tell the difference between this post and the setback post I had before. So no regrets
Making seat adjustments is easy since you only have one screw to loosen and tighten.
The two things that I have a problem with is the Torx screw head! Why not keep it Hex so I don't have to carry an extra tool. The other thing is...the seat seams to tilt if the screw isn't really tight. I don't have a torque wrench but I did tighten it pretty hard with the wrench they provided...yet the seat still seems to tilt a little when I hit bumps. I'm afraid to break the screw if I tighten it anymore.
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