BMX Seat Post Black Friday: discounted prices
A BMX seat post in Black Friday is compared on three measurements: its diameter, which is determined by the frame, 22.2, 25.4 or 27.2 mm, its length, from the short post used in freestyle to the long post for tall race riders, and its head, pivotal or stealth. The discounts from the event, extended throughout November, can only be assessed based on these three equal measurements.
Three measurements to check before comparing
- The diameter: it is usually engraved on the current post. A post of 25.4 mm will not fit into a tube meant for 27.2 mm, and the reverse will not work either.
- The length: take out the current post and measure it. A short post keeps the saddle low for street and park; a post longer than 300 mm gives a tall rider some adjustment room, without ever exceeding the insertion mark.
- The head: the pivotal post receives the saddle bolt from the top, while the stealth post accepts it from underneath. A stealth post can also accommodate a standard pivotal saddle, making it the most versatile choice.
Comparing two sales on the same post
The same name of post covers several parts, and a promotion sometimes only applies to one version: the pivotal from Insight is available in 22.2 and 27.2 mm, while the T-Bone from Tioga comes in 25.4 and 27.2 mm. So, compare two crossed-out prices with the same diameter and length, then check the material: forged or machined aluminium for most posts, reinforced nylon with an alloy insert for the D-Lite from Tioga, which is lighter.
The brands of BMX seat posts on sale
Insight provides race riders with its aluminium pivotal post, available in diameters suitable for small frames up to pro frames.
Kink BMX offers a pivotal post and the Stealth, in 25.4 mm, forged from 6061-T6 aluminium and available in various lengths.
Tioga combines two extremes: the T-Bone Pivotal, a long 320 mm post made from machined aluminium, and the D-Lite Pivotal, a short post made from nylon, intended for racing.
Other useful pages
Besides Black Friday, the BMX seat posts have their permanent page, which covers materials and shaped designs. During Black Friday, the post pairs with one of the BMX saddles on sale, and the rest of the cockpit can be found among the BMX components. For a mountain bike, check out the MTB seat posts; the clearance items go under clearance.
Frequently asked questions
Pivotal or stealth: which one to take?
If you keep a standard pivotal saddle, both are suitable. If aiming for a stealth saddle, which has no slot on top, take a stealth post: its bolt tightens from underneath.
Why are freestyle posts so short?
Because the saddle stays low to avoid interfering with tricks: a post of a few centimeters is enough and weighs less. A longer post is only for riders who want to sit higher.
What measurements to take for giving a seat post?
The diameter engraved on the current post, its length once removed from the frame, and the type of saddle mounted, pivotal, stealth, or with rails. Without these three pieces of information, a saddle or grips are safer gifts.
When do sales on BMX seat posts run?
Black Friday is mainly centered around the day after Thanksgiving, but at Vélo-Store, its discounts cover the entire month. Enough time to take out the current post from the frame, read the diameter engraved on it, and measure it before making a choice.
Can a MTB post go on a BMX?
Rarely: MTB posts have a clamp head for rail saddles and often larger diameters. On a BMX with a pivotal saddle, you need a pivotal or stealth post that fits the frame diameter.
