Strong, Lightweight Seat Clamp?

70\ʹspenguin
70\ʹspenguin Posts: 957
edited August 2012 in MTB buying advice
I have just taken the head off the steel bolt on my seat clamp and now need a new one. My post has a habit of slipping and i need something that i can give a good tighten to. Also i want something light. Would something with a Ti bolt allow me to give it more welly? I need a 31.8 diameter.

Thanks

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Ti is weaker, more flexible and stretches more than a good ol' hi tensile cromo bolt.

    Try the basic m parts one.
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  • 70\ʹspenguin
    70\ʹspenguin Posts: 957
    supersonic wrote:
    Ti is weaker, more flexible and stretches more than a good ol' hi tensile cromo bolt.

    Try the basic m parts one.

    Thanks for that. I was close to getting one with Ti bolts and you saved me from impending disaster. After looking for some new pads i came across this http://www.carboncycles.cc/?s=0&t=2&c=73&p=851& so decided to try one. Ive had slippy seat-post problems for quite some time and this could be the answer i hope!
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Use some carbon gripper paste even if it's ally in ally......
    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.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Stock GT clamps are quite light and pretty tough.
    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.

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