Seat Post
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tomhowells
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Hoping this is a really stoopid question.
I have just got myself a carbon seat post to replace my ally one, as my route is littered with potholes, and hopefully this, combined with 25mm tyres will go some way to making it more comfortable.
My question is, do I need a different seat post clamp, one that is made for a carbon seatpost, or can I use the one that is on the bike currently.
Cheers
I have just got myself a carbon seat post to replace my ally one, as my route is littered with potholes, and hopefully this, combined with 25mm tyres will go some way to making it more comfortable.
My question is, do I need a different seat post clamp, one that is made for a carbon seatpost, or can I use the one that is on the bike currently.
Cheers
Boardman 8.9 SLR - Summer
Holdsworth La Quelda - Commuter
Moda Intro - Winter
Planet X Stealth - TT
Holdsworth La Quelda - Commuter
Moda Intro - Winter
Planet X Stealth - TT
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Just use the existing one. The clamp goes round your seat tube so the seat post material is irrelevant.
You could use some carbon paste as this reduces the amount of torgue needed to stop the post slipping.Yellow is the new Black.0 -
Nice one Smidsy. I shall invest in some paste - any recommendations?Boardman 8.9 SLR - Summer
Holdsworth La Quelda - Commuter
Moda Intro - Winter
Planet X Stealth - TT0 -
Well I use Finish Line but some find that to be a bit too grainy.Yellow is the new Black.0
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it is also advisable to have the split in the clamp (if a vertical slit) 180 degrees oposite the slit in the frame."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
Great advice guys, thanks!Boardman 8.9 SLR - Summer
Holdsworth La Quelda - Commuter
Moda Intro - Winter
Planet X Stealth - TT0 -
Another great nugget of advice is to listen for a cracking sound when tightening the clamp, the cracking noise lets you know that you have tightened the clamp too much.Viner Salviati
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