{"product_id":"darimo-carbon-seatpost-for-xds-x-lab-ad9","title":"Darimo - Carbon Seatpost for XDS X-LAB AD9","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.bsv-pdp{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;color:#222;line-height:1.55}\n.bsv-pdp h2{font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;margin:24px 0 10px}\n.bsv-pdp h3{font-size:18px;line-height:1.35;margin:18px 0 8px}\n.bsv-pdp p{margin:0 0 14px}\n.bsv-pdp ul{margin:8px 0 16px;padding-left:20px}\n.bsv-pdp li{margin:3px 0}\n.bsv-pdp .bsv-lead{font-size:18px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:16px}\n.bsv-pdp .bsv-callout{background:#f5f5f5;border-left:4px solid #222;padding:15px 17px;margin:18px 0}\n.bsv-pdp .bsv-specs{background:#f7f7f7;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;border-radius:6px;padding:15px 17px;margin:14px 0 18px}\n.bsv-pdp .bsv-specs p{margin:0 0 6px}\n.bsv-pdp .bsv-specs p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.bsv-pdp .bsv-warning{background:#fff7e6;border:1px solid #ead7ad;border-radius:6px;padding:15px 17px;margin:18px 0}\n.bsv-pdp .bsv-accordion{margin-top:14px}\n.bsv-pdp .bsv-item{background:#f4f4f4;border:1px solid #dedede;border-radius:6px;margin:0 0 9px;overflow:hidden}\n.bsv-pdp .bsv-item summary{position:relative;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:14px 44px 14px 16px;list-style:none}\n.bsv-pdp .bsv-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.bsv-pdp .bsv-item summary:after{content:\"+\";position:absolute;right:16px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-size:21px;font-weight:400}\n.bsv-pdp .bsv-item[open] summary:after{content:\"−\"}\n.bsv-pdp .bsv-panel{background:#fff;border-top:1px solid #dedede;padding:13px 16px 1px}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"bsv-lead\"\u003eThe ultra-light Darimo seatpost originally created for XDS Astana’s X-LAB AD9 WorldTour race bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not an aftermarket imitation of the original AD9 seatpost. Darimo first produced its dedicated X-LAB posts for the XDS Astana racing team, bringing its uncompromising approach to carbon construction and weight reduction to the highest level of professional cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow available for your own X-LAB AD9, it delivers the same frame-specific integration with a published weight benchmark starting from just \u003cstrong\u003e118 grams at 350mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloped for WorldTour racing.\u003c\/strong\u003e The AD9 is XDS Astana’s official aero race bike. Darimo was trusted to create an ultra-light seatpost for the team’s race machines before making it available to other AD9 owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA serious upgrade for a serious race bike\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe X-LAB AD9 was engineered to compete against the fastest aero bikes in the professional peloton. The Darimo seatpost completes that performance-focused build by removing unnecessary weight without replacing the AD9’s dedicated aerodynamic profile with an adaptor or generic post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReducing weight at saddle height helps create a lighter, sharper and more complete race build while preserving the clean integration that makes the AD9 distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt specifically for the X-LAB AD9\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDarimo constructs the post using carefully positioned bidirectional and unidirectional carbon layers. The orientation and number of layers are adapted around the loads experienced by the seatpost, rather than using the same amount of material throughout the entire structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an exceptionally light proprietary aero seatpost engineered specifically around the AD9 frame interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStraight or 15mm setback\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Darimo AD9 seatpost is available in two fit options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight:\u003c\/strong\u003e for riders who want to maintain a more forward saddle position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15mm setback:\u003c\/strong\u003e moves the saddle-clamp position further behind the bottom bracket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are replacing the original XDS post, choose the version that best replicates your existing saddle position. Saddle rails still provide some fore-and-aft adjustment, but the seatpost option should suit your underlying bike fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose the correct length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable lengths are 250mm, 300mm, 350mm and 400mm. Choosing the appropriate finished length avoids carrying unnecessary carbon while maintaining the required insertion inside the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75mm minimum insertion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e300mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80mm minimum insertion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e350mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85mm minimum insertion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90mm minimum insertion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not cut this seatpost.\u003c\/strong\u003e The carbon layup is engineered around its finished length, minimum insertion and clamping zones. Select the correct length when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e XDS X-LAB AD9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 118g at 350mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight or 15mm setback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250mm, 300mm, 350mm or 400mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle rails:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7x7mm round or 7x9mm oval\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bidirectional and unidirectional carbon layup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Titanium and aluminium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard rider limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90kg including riding equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 4210\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Road cycling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThe 118g figure is a published benchmark for a 350mm AD9 seatpost. Actual weight will vary with length, setback, finish, rider-specific reinforcement and normal production tolerance.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCarbon finishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from UD, 3K Twill or Forged Carbon, with matte or gloss finishing available. Darimo decal colours can also be selected to complement your AD9 build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForged Carbon carries an additional charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-accordion\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"bsv-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWas this seatpost developed for XDS Astana?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Darimo originally created its X-LAB seatposts for the XDS Astana racing team and its WorldTour race bikes before offering them to other X-LAB owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"bsv-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this made specifically for the X-LAB AD9?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It uses a dedicated aerodynamic profile developed for the XDS X-LAB AD9. It is not a round post or an adaptor-based conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"bsv-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eShould I choose Straight or 15mm setback?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Straight for a more forward saddle position or 15mm setback when your bike fit requires the saddle further behind the bottom bracket. If you are unsure, compare the required saddle position with your current setup before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"bsv-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow much does the Darimo AD9 seatpost weigh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe published benchmark starts from 118g at 350mm. Weight varies according to length, setback, carbon finish and any additional reinforcement required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"bsv-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow much weight will it save?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXDS does not publish a reliable standalone weight for every original AD9 seatpost configuration. The safest comparison is to weigh your existing complete post and compare it with Darimo’s published 118g benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"bsv-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich length should I order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from 250mm, 300mm, 350mm or 400mm. Your required exposed height and minimum frame insertion determine the correct length. The post must not be shortened after production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"bsv-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the seatpost be cut shorter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Darimo engineers the carbon layup around the finished length and its clamping zones. Order the correct length rather than cutting the post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"bsv-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes it fit carbon saddle rails?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The clamp supports standard 7x7mm round rails and 7x9mm oval carbon rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"bsv-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I weigh more than 90kg?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarimo can produce a reinforced version for heavier riders. Select or provide your riding weight when ordering so the correct carbon construction can be specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"bsv-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes it fit other X-LAB models?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is made specifically for the X-LAB AD9. Other X-LAB frames use different seatpost profiles and require their own dedicated Darimo post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"bsv-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long will my order take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsv-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarimo frame-specific seatposts are generally made to order. 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