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Old 09-16-05, 02:43 PM
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Alloy means Aluminum. For any decent quality seatpost the material choices are aluminum and carbon. You can be sure it will take your weight. A lot heavier than you haven't broken them.

Yes, be sure to grease it and any auto or bike grease will do. The grease is used to prevent corrosion from causing the post to seize in your frame. It's lubricating properties are not important.
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