2001 Heckler Seatpost query
paul.skibum
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I run a 2000/1 era Heckler which I bought last year. According to Bikepedia all of the iterations of my model had a 27.2 seatpost. When I bought it I asked Jungle what seatpost it should have and they agreed with Bikepedia that most had a 27.2 but they did say that a few models depending on the year had a 26.8 post.
When I got it I had a 27.2 ready to fit but it didn't fit the tube so I assumed I had one of the oddities and fitted a 26.8
The seatpost currently seems to come loose easily and has a small amount of play. I have tried a 27.2 in it and it barely fits however the frame has been resprayed and I am wondering it the inside of the tube is merely a bit gummed up with over spray.
Should I emery cloth the inside of the tube a bit then lube up and go in with the bigger post or stick with the 26.8?
I guess if I had the frame number I could email it to Santa Cruz direct and get the low down? Unfortunately I cant read the frame number due to the heavy duty paint job.
When I got it I had a 27.2 ready to fit but it didn't fit the tube so I assumed I had one of the oddities and fitted a 26.8
The seatpost currently seems to come loose easily and has a small amount of play. I have tried a 27.2 in it and it barely fits however the frame has been resprayed and I am wondering it the inside of the tube is merely a bit gummed up with over spray.
Should I emery cloth the inside of the tube a bit then lube up and go in with the bigger post or stick with the 26.8?
I guess if I had the frame number I could email it to Santa Cruz direct and get the low down? Unfortunately I cant read the frame number due to the heavy duty paint job.
Closet jockey wheel pimp whore.
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COuld be a 27.0 lol.0
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Yup. 27 mm. My 2002 kula had a 27mm seatpost. I just rubbed a 27.2 post down to 27 at work lol.0
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I am inclined to think it is either 27.2 or 26.8 just because those were both quoted by Jungle - 27.0 wasnt.
I can fit a cm of a 27.2 post in at the moment but its tight. the 26.8 is definitaly looser than the post in my hardtail. Not causing me issues at the moment but I fear for the future.Closet jockey wheel pimp whore.0
