QR Seatpost

Murphybarnes
Murphybarnes Posts: 68
edited November 2012 in MTB beginners
Just taken delivery of new Voodoo Hoodoo. All good. Would like to upgrade to a QR seat post. Is it a straight swap with Allen key bolt/clasp to a new QR with handle and clasp?
Voodoo Hoodoo

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  • Should elaborate. I'm from the days when even a QR was a simple bolt through that compressed the frame. Haven't had time to check out the new style. Just being lazy and wondering if it's a straight swap and any recommendations on products?
    Voodoo Hoodoo
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    well if you buy the correct size seat clamp sure. the seat post has nothing to do with it.

    but it may be backwards step.

    why do you need a Qr Clamp? they tend to not clamp as well and it is easier for someone to go off with your saddle and post.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Changing is easy, loosen bolt, slide out seatpost/saddle, remove clamp, fit new one of same size, refit saddle/seatpost and do up.

    As Nick says, WHY do you want to change, unless you anticipate frequant changes of saddle height its a waste of time/money and adds weight!
    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.
  • bennett_346
    bennett_346 Posts: 5,029
    WHY do you want to change, unless you anticipate frequant changes of saddle height its a waste of time/money and adds weight!
    Think you answered your own question...
  • bennett_346
    bennett_346 Posts: 5,029
    And it doesn't add weight.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Well, it does, about 20g ;-)
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    And it doesn't add weight.
    Err.... That is a really dumb thing to say....a typical bolted 31.8mm clamp is about 20g, a typical QR about 45g, obvious really, replace small bolt head with lever hinge, bushes and big metal lever.
    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.
  • chez_m356
    chez_m356 Posts: 1,893
    And it doesn't add weight.
    Err.... That is a really dumb thing to say....a typical bolted 31.8mm clamp is about 20g, a typical QR about 45g, obvious really, replace small bolt head with lever hinge, bushes and big metal lever.
    damn, he better have one less spoonful of cornflakes in the morning to balance it out then :roll:
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  • bennett_346
    bennett_346 Posts: 5,029
    And it doesn't add weight.
    Err.... That is a really dumb thing to say....a typical bolted 31.8mm clamp is about 20g, a typical QR about 45g, obvious really, replace small bolt head with lever hinge, bushes and big metal lever.
    Get a grip.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    People pay a lot of money to save that much weight on some components......carelessy add that much weight to every component and you sure would notice it!

    Kellogs say an average serving is 30g so that's not a spoonful but nearly a whole serving!

    I have a grip, it may not be much weight, but it does clearly add weight!
    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.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    People pay a lot of money to save that much weight on some components......carelessy add that much weight to every component and you sure would notice it!

    Kellogs say an average serving is 30g so that's not a spoonful but nearly a whole serving!

    I have a grip, it may not be much weight, but it does clearly add weight!

    Call me when you've weighed the milk as well.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Kelloggs detail that on the side of the pack as well in their overall nutrition info, but I'm not sad enough to remember it all!
    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.
  • chez_m356
    chez_m356 Posts: 1,893
    People pay a lot of money to save that much weight on some components......carelessy add that much weight to every component and you sure would notice it!

    Kellogs say an average serving is 30g so that's not a spoonful but nearly a whole serving!

    I have a grip, it may not be much weight, but it does clearly add weight!
      is this your shirt ? :D
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    • The Rookie
      The Rookie Posts: 27,812
      I don't wear a shirt, weighs too much........his cycling shorts look like mine though....
      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.
    • chez_m356
      chez_m356 Posts: 1,893
      I don't wear a shirt, weighs too much........his cycling shorts look like mine though....
      :lol::lol:
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    • bartimaeus
      bartimaeus Posts: 1,812
      I don't wear a shirt, weighs too much........his cycling shorts look like mine though....
      ... and he cannot be a proper weight-weenie... shaving his body hair would save more than 30g
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    • The Rookie
      The Rookie Posts: 27,812
      And he'd have his SPDs screwed into surgical implants in his sole.
      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.