Seat clamp?

JBA
JBA Posts: 2,852
edited December 2013 in MTB buying advice
I'm about to fit a Reverb to my bike and want to replace the not-particularly-effective Specialized QR seat clamp while I'm at it.
Is it worth spending £15 - £20 pounds on bling Hope or Salsa jobbie or will a £5 - £8 Superstar or Nukeproof one do the job?
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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    I've always found a seat clamp to be a seat clamp, bit of grease on the cam and they are much better.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    MParts bolted clamp:

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/m-p ... p-ec039893

    Even pressure on the frame and post.
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  • russyh
    russyh Posts: 1,375
    I have a couple if hope clamps and if I am honest I am not overly happy with the quality. You can get better quality for less money. Having said that I bought them as they match the other excellent hope parts I have on the bike
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    I replaced a perfectly good Hope with a Nukeproof (new frame and didn't need QR for my Reverb) and they both do the same job. Just buy whatever one you like the look of most and if it's an expensive one then call it an early Xmas present to yourself. Also keep in mind that Reverbs don't like to be clamped too tight ;)
    Current:
    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    One clamp is as good as another. Buy what looks good or is cheap.
    Except for Azonic. Don't buy an Azonic clamp.
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  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    Thanks, chaps.

    I reckon I'll wander in to my LBS and buy whatever I like the look of for a reasonable price.
    “Life has been unfaithful
    And it all promised so so much”

    Giant Trance 2 27.5 2016 ¦ Sonder Broken Road 2021¦ Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019 ¦ Giant Toughtroad SLR 1 2019 ¦ Giant Anthem 3 2015 ¦ Specialized Myka Comp FSR 2009

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