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The Thomson Elite Seatpost Inline Seatpost sets a new standard in strength and durability for bike components. Crafted from a single piece of high-strength 7000 series aluminium, it offers unmatched resilience and weight savings. Unlike many seatposts with pressed or bonded heads, the Thomson Elite’s head and tube are integral-machined, which significantly enhances its structural integrity while maintaining a lightweight profile.
Designed for serious cyclists who demand reliability, this seatpost boasts over 40% greater ultimate strength than the strongest production seatposts available. In addition, it delivers double the fatigue life of any tested competitor, ensuring it withstands the rigors of intense riding over the long term. The natural ellipse bore inside the tube optimizes the strength-to-weight ratio, making it an ideal choice for both road and mountain biking.
With a long 1.614 inch (41mm) seat rail grip length, the Thomson Elite prevents seat rail bending during impact, a common issue with shorter grip lengths. Its innovative bending fuse design helps avoid catastrophic failure by allowing the post to bend slightly under extreme torque, enabling riders to stop safely or finish their ride without sudden breakage. The low-profile clamps with impact-absorbing features protect both the seat and rails from damage, even under heavy impacts.
Certified to EN 14766 2006 MTB and DIN CERTCO 2006 MTB standards, this seatpost offers infinite tilt adjustment from -5° to +29°, accommodating a wide range of rider preferences. All components remain captive for easy installation without disassembly, enhancing user convenience and ensuring a secure fit every time.
What materials are used in the Thomson Elite Seatpost?
The seatpost is machined from a single piece of high-strength 7000 series aluminium, ensuring superior strength and durability.
How does the bending fuse improve safety?
The bending fuse allows the seatpost to bend slightly under extreme torque instead of breaking catastrophically, which helps riders stop safely or finish their rides without sudden failure.
Stock Status Instock - Instore - Item Usually shipped or available for shop collection, within 48 hours (Mon-Fri)
Instock - Supplier Warehouse - Item is held in Suppliers Warehouse, Depending on the the supplier transfer time can vary from 24 Hours to 14 Days for item held in European warehouse.
(over festive periods some suppliers shut from 24th Dec-2nd Jan so orders can be delayed through this period.)
Brands held in European website include Trek, Bontrager, Electra, Wahoo, Rapha. For up-to-date transfer times please call customer services on +44 (0)1782 768622
Most out products are shipped by FedEx, providing unprecedented reliability and speed. Lightweight Spares below £25.00 value have a Royal Mail postage option, which is sent via Tracked 48 service. - £2.99
Shipping on all Domestic Orders over £50.00 (excluding bikes and home trainers) for delivery within the UK is completely FREE!
Bike and Home Trainers and oversize Goods £15.00 - FedEx
White Glove Bike Delivery - our white glove option has your bike personally delivered to you by a fully trained Mechanic and Bike fitter - £99.99
(Certain bikes will only have this option such as Cargo Bikes)
To Qualify for FREE Shipping:
In some cases, we may ship items out with another courier, depending on the status and availability of items ordered. (Customers will not be charged more and will be refunded any unused postage cost) If part of an order is cancelled and the total drops below the £50.00 free postage, a postage charge may be taken.
Delivery costs will be clearly stated on the checkout page, though you will need to register (to provide your delivery address) in order to see the delivery costs.
If you have any questions about delivery charges, times or none delivery please do not hesitate to get in touch by email:store@swinnertoncycles.co.uk or by telephone on +44 (0)1782 768622. Handling is normally 48 hours, but at busy periods this may be extended but we will endeavor to process your order within 5 working days. Please bear in mind in some cases orders can take longer to process, please contact us for more details.
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.








































