Carbon seat posts - worth it?

[PaulSecteur]

I have a Secteur, and generally Im vry impressed by it. The only slight niggle (and it was slight) was that the seat could do with coming a bit further forward than the lay back seat post would allow. I have now change it for a zero offset one from halfords for £15. Now that I have the seat more forward the spongy bits of the saddle are comfortably under the boney bits of my arse. To be honest, Im happy with it, but as I was researching the seatpost I came across carbon ones, and specifically the Specialized ones with the zerts inserts that are supposed to have more give and and like carbon forks, cut out the buzz.
So far on my 20-30 mile runs I havent had cause to complain, but I do plan to up the mileage and despite the price (£90 new, 50ish of the bay) I see it as something I can keep and put on different bikes... But only if they are worth it.

So, Do carbon seatpost make a difference (Especially the ones with Zerts)?

http://www.specializedconceptstore..../S-WORKS Pavé SL Zero Offset Carbon Seat Post

 

[Garz]

I bought a cheap one from planet-x and where it met with the seat clamp system it freed so you could spin the saddle. After discussing this with the man from planet-x we came to the conclusion that unless it's an expensive carbon one then your best sticking to something metal.

 

[Gerry Attrick]

IMHE, carbon seat posts can make a difference in that they may in certain circumstances calm the buzz felt by your rear. However, there are so many other variables relating to frame material, tyre pressures, frame design, seat post exposed, seat post diameter, a**e sensitivity etc. that there are no guarantees other than by riding your chosen post.

 

[potsy]

After seeing a very expensive one break today on a forum ride I'll be sticking to the standard Secteur one

 

[PaulSecteur]

Hmmm... So seems like its not worth it.

Now I have to try to get the bikehut logo off mine!

 

[HLaB]

I have the spesh pave one on my sirrus, I swapped that for a suspension post which was on there. Its hard to say exactly if it made a difference or not though; just looked better IMO

 

[ColinJ]

After seeing a very expensive one break today on a forum ride I'll be sticking to the standard Secteur one

Damn - you beat me to it!