Elite Seatpost

Description |

The Thomson Elite Seatpost has earned its reputation through exceptional strength, precise engineering and straightforward adjustability. Originally designed by Thomson founder Ronnie Thomson, it features an elliptically extruded 7000-series aluminium body, forged saddle clamps and a head machined integrally with the post. The result is an impressively lightweight seatpost with an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio, manufactured and tested to Thomson's rigorous standards.

Thomson's two-bolt saddle clamp offers precise, continuous tilt adjustment from -5° to +29°, while its extended 41mm rail grip helps distribute loads along the saddle rails. The Elite is engineered to bend rather than fail catastrophically under severe impact, with a low-profile clamp and captive hardware that make installation and adjustment straightforward. Made in the USA, it's a proven choice for riders who appreciate thoughtful engineering and long-term reliability.

Features |

• Designed by Thomson founder Ronnie Thomson
• Elliptically extruded 7000-series aluminium body for an optimized strength-to-weight ratio
• Integrally machined head and seatpost tube constructed from a single piece of aluminium
• Forged saddle clamps for strength and durability
• Over 40% stronger in Thomson's ultimate strength testing than the strongest competing production seatposts tested
• Double the fatigue life of other production seatposts tested by Thomson
• Elliptical internal bore optimizes strength while minimizing weight
• 41mm saddle rail grip length helps reduce rail bending under impact loads
• Continuous saddle tilt adjustment from -5° to +29°
• Low-profile saddle clamps position the swivel nuts between the saddle rails
• Captive clamp hardware allows saddle installation without disassembling the clamp
• Designed with a bending fuse that allows the post to yield under severe impact rather than fail catastrophically
• Clamp, head and upper tube tested to withstand 350 ft-lb of torque
• Seatpost tube designed to begin yielding at approximately 250 ft-lb of torque at the seat tube clamp
• Includes standard 7x7mm saddle rail clampset
• Optional 7x10mm clampset available separately for compatible oval or carbon saddle rails
• Certified to EN 14766:2006 MTB and DIN CERTCO:2006 MTB standards
• Manufactured in the USA with ongoing production testing

Specs |

Saddle Rail Compatibility: All Thomson Elite seatposts include a 7x7mm saddle rail clampset. A separate 7x10mm clampset is available for compatible oval or carbon saddle rails.