If you’re looking for a ultra light, micro adjustable seatpost, FSA, which stands for Full Speed Ahead, make a range of light weight and strong carbon fiber and forged alloy bike seatposts and seatpost parts that are second to none.

Full Speed Ahead is a renowned bike component company that makes high quality components including cranksets, bottom brackets, headsets, stems, handlebars, saddles, brakes, wheels, and of course, seatposts.

Lett’s take a look at some of the ultra light, micro adjustable bike seatposts in the FSA range.

The FSA K-Force Lite Carbon Fiber Seatpost

The FSA K-Force Lite Carbon Fiber Seatpost is light weight yet strong and also really comfortable. And so that you can find that ideal position for pedaling, the FSA K-Force Lite Carbon Fiber Seatpost has three setback options, ranging from zero, through to 32 millimeters.

This carbon fiber seatpost is manufactured in a continuous, one piece carbon fiber construction and come with Dual Adjust Tilt Angle so that you can find the optimum riding position for you. You adjust the positions using a twin-bolt allen key.

The lengths and diameters of the FSA K-Force Lite Carbon Fiber Seatpost are 350mm x 27.2, 350mm x 30.9, 350mm x 31.6mm and they weigh in at 195 grams, 200 grams and 215 grams respectively. Also, the post has an optional 25mm or 37mm setback.

The FSA SL-K Carbon Seatpost

This seatpost from FSA features NanoPro and Dual Adjust Tilt Angle saddle clamps that provide the rider with a great deal of adjustability. And with the NanoPro teeth you can adjust in two-degree steps, and is also reversible for one-degree increments.

You can make large seat adjustments using the Dual Adjust Tilt Angle, and there is also another two-bolt system for fine tuning the angle of your saddle angle.

The FSA SL-K Carbon Seatpost’s shaft is made from 3k carbon weave carbon fiber while the head is forged alloy.

The FSA SL-250 White Seatpost

If you’re looking for lightweight seatpost on a budget, then this one may be for you. The FSA SL-250 White bike seatpost features a forged alloy directionally butted shaft and one-bolt saddle clamp. It weighs 250 grams.

The FSA SL-280 Alloy Seatpost

Another budget offering from FSA is the FSA SL-280 Alloy bike seatpost. It has a one-bolt saddle clamp and a twp piece alloy shaft with a forged alloy head. The seatpost is finished in anodized black and weighs 320 grams.

Getting the right seatpost is important

While you might think a seatpost is just a seatpost, it is actually quite important for obtaining that perfect riding position, and is therefore important, not only for your comfort while riding, but for how efficiently you pedal as well. The more you can adjust your bike seatpost, the greater your chances of obtaining that perfect pedalling position.

So, before going out and buying any old seatpost, think about attaining that ultimate riding position, and get a seatpost you can finely tune.

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