where to buy a extra long seatpost shim

jairaj
jairaj Posts: 3,009
edited April 2012 in MTB buying advice
Any body know where to buy longer than normal seatpost shims?

Been looking around on the web and can only find ones up to 10cm long which seems to be a standard length. I need something a bit longer anybody know where I can find one from?

thanks, Jai

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    You will not find one. As you only really need about 10cm.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    the reason I'm after a longer one is because my frame has an integrated seat post clamp. The top of this is not cut perpendicular to the seat tube but at an angle. This means when I use a shim there is a part about 5mm that is not fully inside the seat post. Is this enough to be unsafe? and should I refrain from using a shim? or do you think this would be OK?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Sounds like no rpoblem to me, losing 5mm of 10cm when min insertion depths on many posts is less than that is a non issue!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    Cool thank guys.

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