FYI...
Just got my Thomsom Elite Seatpost, 27.2 x 410mm long...had MAJOR problems getting it to fit...seems as if I have an incredibly difficult time inserting and removing anything thats too long...too bad my Miche 250mm is too short... I dont think its the seatpost, as Ive tried two different ones with the same result...I think it may be an anomaly of the frame itself, especially the seat tube...