*#@*%&!!!! I am so CROSS! I need help.

My new Jamis Aurora has an awful seatpost. It is a Ritchey Road, 300 mm X 27.2 mm with cromo seatpin, black.

It has got to go. I've made several attempts at riding today and EVERY time I get on the seat does this little creek and then the nose jumps up and the back drops low. It doesn't matter how tight you get it, it goes out of position.

I don't like the way it adjusts anyway. One screw does everything. I must replace it before I can ride again. I'm out of patience.

Recommendations? It has a pretty good setback, so I will need another one that same style. Did I mention how aggravated I am! :(

http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/.../08_AURORA.jpg

I'm a huge fan of Thomson seatposts, super easy to adjust, strong, pretty light, good-looking. Unfortunately their setback posts have less setback than many -- I think they have about 16mm. I'm sad because I can't use a Thomson on my new bike because it's not enough setback for the frame -- I need more like 25mm. So I am looking for the perfect post too! The one I bought at my fitting does fit me, but the adjustment is a pain, and isn't infinite (thankfully it was a swap out, so it was cheap).

But definitely check out Thomson, maybe ask your LBS if they think the setback would be enough for you.

Bontrager has a pretty good one-bolt design (in my experience it's hard to find a GOOD one-bolt design). I've only seen the one that came on my bf's Madone, so I don't know if it comes in alloy or just in carbon, I'm not sure what the offset options are, and I"m not sure what it costs.

ETA: I emailed Thomson last night suggesting they consider adding an option with more setback (which isn't really an unreasonable request, since 16mm is way on the low end of what is standard on a setback post). Just like a emailed Deda a few weeks ago suggesting they make all of the available bend styles of their Newton bar, not just one of them, available in 38cm width... can't hurt right?

Well it just goes to show that everyone is different!- I have a Thompson w/setback on my new bike and I found it to be extremely annoying and complex to attach the saddle to and make adjustments to. :cool: It works fine now that it's set, but I would never get another one.
Not sure if you have a Brooks saddle or not, but I can tell you that Nitto 'Crystal' seatposts work well with Brooks saddles.

that's right...I think it was Liza who recommended the Thompson...available on Jensen I think.

I switched the post from my Globe onto my AUrora and bought the Globe a new on with SET BACK from wallbike.

(I've only ridden the globe lately in this rotten weather and my street has been torn up since December!!!! the globe handles those bumps well....but I miss riding the Aurora...maybe a trail today..the sun---<shakes head>---is out!)

Are you sure you applied enough grease to all areas where metal is contacting, bolt screws, place where saddle rails fit, place where that thingie rests that adjusts tilt?

If you decide you really don't like the post, the kalloy uno 374 post from wallingford have a lot of set back, and are cheap and reliable. Single bolt design, but I like this. Thompson's have much less setback. Be careful though, not all kalloy uno's are created equal, but the wallingfords are great (my understanding is that the 374 model is custom made for wallingford to work with brooks saddles, unos from other stores have less setback).

http://www.wallbike.com/seatposts/uno374.html

I had a lot of trouble finding a seatpost with enough setback and that could tilt right with a brooks (many seat posts won't level with a brooks). The only 2 I know (and I tried a lot) are the uno374 (aluminum) and the alphaQcarbon http://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=de...=30&SKU=ST4700 (carbon).

I'm a fan of Reynolds seat posts, the ouzo pro's are great.

Right now I am using a specialized, whatever came stock on my bike..., and I can't complain.
Before you go ordering a whole new seatpost I would take it into a LBS and see what the mechanics can do for you, it could be a simple issue that you can't take care of.

American Classic seatposts have a 1" setback and infinite adjustment.

I had one of their old-style seatposts on my race bike back in the day, when their machine shop was a 25 mile ride from my house. I really liked it. I guess I could pull it off and put it on the new bike, except it's yellow and it would really clash :rolleyes:. Anyway, I don't know anything about the new style beyond what the website says.

Another vote here for Thomson. They're somewhat of a pain to initially mount a saddle to, but making position adjustments (fore/aft, and tilt) is super-easy.

Thomson makes a great seatpost, I definitely recommend. Although, if your bike is new, you should talk to the shop and see if there is anything they can do for you. I had a seatpost like that.....I know your frusteration.