2011 Boardman HT Pro seatpost

roughjaw

Just bought the Boardman last week, my first MTB (2nd if you include the Raleigh Activator II, I had as a kid) and had great fun at Cannock Chase last weekend.

There, it was suggested changing the seatpost clamp to a quick release to save hassle if I ever want to adjust the seat.

Have just taken the seatpost out to measure the tube and the post was greased up with lube goo. I remember reading in the Big Blue Book that carbon seatposts shouldn't be greased? Is this correct? Should I clean it off, or bring it back to Halfords and moan at them, or just leave it?

I measured the seat post tube as 35mm, so I had been thinking of getting the Hope 34.9mm QR Seat Post Clamp. Would anyone agree/disagree with this size before I order one?

Thanks

nicklouse

grease is fine.

dont bother with a hope there are cheaper and better clamps.

The Northern Monkey

35mm seat clamp is correct... if you turn over your current seat clamp, it says so underneath

And you need a bit of grease, the carbon seatpost gets stuck quite easily with a bit of moisture/grit.

roughjaw

Thanks for your replies.

The only thing it says on my current clamp is 5Nm, apart from that it is black with no other markings on it.

The Northern Monkey

Ah, mine says 5nm on the front and then "35" underneath.

Ian43

I fitted a KCNC 34.9 to mine.