Seat post shims – last resort?

on-yer-bike

Or do they work OK? My seatpost has cracked and its 29.4 mm. If I shim down to 27.2 I have all makes to choose from. Otherwise its down to another esoteric Italian brand called WR.

2oldnslow

hmmmm isn't 29.4 larger than 27.2 or am I missing something

nickellis

He means his broken seat post is 29.4, if he gets a 27.2 and uses shims will there be any problems.

2oldnslow

doooohhhhhh well in that case can't see any reason not to I've been using a USE 27.2 with a shim for ages

cougie

Worth a go in this case. Whats the worst that could happen ? Your saddle slides down a bit ?

I'd be wary of shimming bars - but this is probably worth it.

gabriel959

Esoteric brands?

Go and get one of these FSA ones before they run out!

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/SPF ... n_seatpost

or a cheaper one...

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/SPF ... mm___black

or thomson also do their in-line post in that size...

http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... e_Seatpost