Your X-LAB Dawnbreaker was built to buy seconds. The Darimo seatpost is how you remove another stock compromise from the build.
This is a dedicated carbon seatpost for the XDS X-LAB DB01 Dawnbreaker—not a universal post, an adapter or a near-enough fit.
Darimo takes the Dawnbreaker’s proprietary post shape and rebuilds it around minimum weight, precise carbon placement and rider-specific reinforcement. The result is a properly bespoke upgrade for a WorldTour time-trial bike that deserves more than standard finishing components.
More than another weight saving
Yes, this is about stripping weight from the DB01. But the real appeal is what it does for the complete bike.
The Dawnbreaker is already rare, aggressive and unmistakably built for speed. A handmade Darimo seatpost takes the build beyond its original specification and turns it into something far more individual.
It is the kind of upgrade that makes sense on a bike where the frame, position and equipment have all been chosen around performance. The seatpost should not be the component you simply accept because it came with the bike.
Made specifically for the DB01
Proprietary aero seatposts leave almost no room for aftermarket upgrades. Darimo has created a Dawnbreaker-specific post that follows the required frame shape while replacing the original construction with its own hand-laminated carbon design.
There are no adapters and no attempt to force a universal component into the bike. This is the Darimo solution for the XDS X-LAB DB01 Dawnbreaker.
Carbon built around the rider
Darimo varies the number, position and orientation of the carbon layers through the post according to the loads carried by each section. Material is added where strength is required and removed where it is not.
The standard construction is intended for riders up to 90kg. Heavier riders can order a reinforced version, allowing Darimo to add strength for that rider without unnecessarily overbuilding every post.
Key details
- Compatibility: XDS X-LAB DB01 Dawnbreaker
- Type: Bike-specific aero carbon seatpost
- Construction: Hand-laminated carbon fibre
- Standard rider weight: Up to 90kg
- Heavier riders: Reinforced construction available
- Manufacture: Handmade in Spain
Weight: Darimo has not published a confirmed weight for the Dawnbreaker version. Final weight will depend on the required construction and rider-specific reinforcement.
Frequently asked questions
Is this made specifically for the Dawnbreaker?
Yes. This is the dedicated Darimo seatpost for the XDS X-LAB DB01 Dawnbreaker and its proprietary seatpost shape.
Is it the same as the X-LAB AD9 post?
No. The AD9 and DB01 Dawnbreaker require different proprietary seatpost shapes. This version is specifically for the Dawnbreaker.
Why upgrade the original seatpost?
To reduce unnecessary weight and give the Dawnbreaker a genuinely bespoke finishing component. On a WorldTour-level TT bike, the details should match the ambition of the frame.
What if I weigh more than 90kg?
Darimo can reinforce the carbon construction for riders over 90kg. Select the reinforced option when ordering.
Can the seatpost be cut?
No. Darimo seatposts must not be cut. Select the appropriate length when ordering. Get in touch if you want clarification.
The Dawnbreaker is already rare. Build yours so it looks and feels nothing like the standard one.
Order your Darimo Dawnbreaker seatpost today.