Vecnum launches lightweight Vario seatpost for cross-country use

Hundreds of millimeters of adjustment travel, 380 grams and, according to the manufacturer, 100 percent fail-safe: With the "moveLOC xc", the Allgäu-based parts manufacturer Vecnum presents an ultra-light variable seat post that should be of particular interest to cross-country and marathon racers.

Vario supports have become an integral part of mountain biking and are slowly but surely gaining ground in the cross-country and marathon sector. For these disciplines, where weight and reliability play a greater role than maximum adjustment travel, Vecnum now offers the new "moveLOC xc". At a light 380 grams (maximum shortened length, excluding remote control) and one hundred millimetres of adjustment travel, it is currently the lightest seatpost on the market. The "moveLOC xc" offers a maximum overall length of 390 millimetres and can be shortened by up to 40 millimetres, just like a conventional post.

Technically, the new post is based on the already familiar models in the moveLOC 2 series: the mechanical locking system with "Failsafe Button" guarantees one hundred percent reliability and a long service life. There is no risk of having to ride to the end of a race with a lowered saddle. The "moveLOC xc" can always be locked manually in all available positions. In addition to the top and bottom positions, these can also be found in a middle position at 40 millimeters lowered. The non-stepless locking mechanism helps to find this middle position quickly and precisely, even when riding at full speed.

The external linkage with externally routed cable enables the support to be fitted and removed in a flash. On routes where a Vario support is not required, the "moveLOC xc" can be easily replaced by a conventional support. In addition, the external cable routing allows the "moveLOC xc" to be retrofitted to all frames with a seat tube diameter of 30.9 millimetres or more. The seat clamp with titanium bolts offers a large adjustment range and is also suitable for highly oval saddle rails of common carbon saddles.

Of course, this vario seatpost is not only suitable for professional racers, but for all mountain bikers who are looking for an ultra-light, reliable vario seatpost. The "moveLOC xc" is available with both the Vecnum universal remote control and the trigLOC thumb lever, which weighs just 17 grams.

Vecnum is now offering the "moveLOC xc" in its online store for 369 euros.

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