It supports my heavy weight body and it looks good. For the price I paid, I am really happy. Seatpost looks well made, the seat clamping is very clever and easy to adjust. I only have a little post exposed so it doesn't add anything to the comfort because it won't flex. In road bike measuring units, this weighs 2 and a half metric tons. On a scale it's exactly 280g. So if you are concerned with weight, go for a carbon one. This one looks like it will outlive me and that's the thing I care about. I am happy with my purchase.