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Category: FSA
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Published on Wednesday, 01 September 2010 06:22
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Written by Luca Salvatelli
Lightweight and stiff it is a great component
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The seatpost FSA K-Force Light is part of the K-Force Light which is the top range of the FSA, used by many professionals. The seatpost is made 3k carbon with three different setbacks: 0, 25 and 32 mm. The saddle is held by two screws which allow fine adjustment of the inclination of the saddle itself. It consists of two diameter by 31.6 mm and 27.2 mm, in both cases the length is 350 mm. The declared weight is 208 grams in diameter of 27.2; 228 grams we found in the version with a diameter of 31.6 mm.
The road test
The seatpost FSA K-Force Light is certainly not unprecedented, but it remains one of the best seatpost on the market for quality construction and low weight. Perfect the implementation of the carbon tube as the parties are well-prepared alloy. Excellent surface finish bright. Installation is very easy, which is the seat of the seat itself. Since carbon is always good to pay attention to tightening the screws, to avoid unpleasant broken. The weight is placed very close to absolute height, reflecting the goodness of the product. Movement emerged in the characteristics of carbon seatpost completely and can be summarized in two words: firmness and comfort. The rigidity of the seat is excellent and it can push the pedals in the strongest possible sensation feel the slightest downturn. It is no longer a good hard aluminum seatpost, but it is as much. However the ability to filter out vibrations and shocks of the stadium are very good so that you can ada true comfort than good. This is the true superiority of a carbon seatpost than other aluminum, if the maximum stiffness is equal to or slightly differs, the ability to absorb shocks and vibrations of the carbon fiber seatpost make this material, light, rigid but also very comfortable. This K-Force Light is no exception and therefore stands out for its low weight, its stiffness and ability to absorb and filter hits the road. The ride then becomes better and less stressful. A seat post so perfect and flawless complying, without distinction, the agonist, as the cycling tourist or a bike lover of reading. Each of these cyclists, in fact, will be in this K-Force Light ideal characteristics. The list price is around 169 euros, although you can also find on offer at 129 euros, a good price and not much higher than many seatpost aluminum total less than this product.
Positive aspects
Build quality
Rigidity
Comfort
Seat adjustment
Negative aspects
None
To learn more:
FSA
Website: www.fullspeedahead.com
