Hope Seatpost Clamp Review
Featured Member ReviewGreat looking seatpost clamp that adds a bit of style and color to your bike
A bit heavier than other offerings (not a big deal to me), aluminum bolt makes me a bit nervous, but seems ok as long as you torque it correctly
When it comes to my bikes, I like to keep things simple, a black frame with small pops of color is jam, and Hope makes parts in a crazy assortment of colors and styles perfect for those looking for small upgrades on the bike that stand out from the crowd. They are known for their quality, and nice aesthetics and this seatpost clamp does not disappoint. This clamp replaced my old black seatpost clamp, and while a touch heavier, it has much nicer machining and is larger than my previous clamp.
I got the blue color to match my chainring and my new Chromag saddle and the color matches up nicely. Anodized parts are usually slightly off from each other and I hate seeing bikes with a million shades of the same color. Hope seemed to do a good job though getting a nice blue color that is in the middle of the spectrum and matches my other parts well. Installation was easy (its a seatpost clamp for peats sake), but the aluminum bolt made me a bit nervous, I used to go a little crazy with tightening bolts and broke a few. I torqued the bolt to spec though and have not had any issues with creaking or moving, and the bolt has been fine.
If you are the rider that wants a little extra bling on your bike, and high-quality bling at that, Hope has you covered. The price is definitely a bit higher than some other companies offerings, but I think it is worth it. A seatpost clamp is definitely a fit and forget part for me (especially now that I leave my saddle height the same with my dropper) but that pop of blue on my bike looks sweet and definitely gives me the urge to upgrade a few other parts of my bike.