Fitting a seatpost clamp
ghostyjack
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This may seem like a stupid question but I'd thought I'd get a bit of advise before fitting the clamp.
I'm replacing the quick-release seatpost clamp on my Saracen Zen 1 (09) with an allen-key bolt through due to needing to use the bike for riding to work and don't want the saddle nicked.
My question is: Do I need to line up the break in the clamp with the cut-out slot at the top of the seatpost?
I'm replacing the quick-release seatpost clamp on my Saracen Zen 1 (09) with an allen-key bolt through due to needing to use the bike for riding to work and don't want the saddle nicked.
My question is: Do I need to line up the break in the clamp with the cut-out slot at the top of the seatpost?
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generally for carbon posts and or frames the splits should be 180 degrees apart.
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
also check my bikes and all but one have the slots lined up, ( a mixture of steel, aluminium and 1 carbon frame and alooy and carbon seat posts), Now I wonder why I did the one differently?
I am not sure is makes a huge difference TBH but my opinion is you get better clamping force if the slots are aligned.
Not had any problems with this arrangement.
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown