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Maxcraft
08-08-05, 08:19 AM
I'm having a hard time finding a long (like 410mm) seatpost in the 30.0mm diameter. I know Thomson makes one in this size but I hate their clamp design. Any suggestions? I'd prefer aluminum over carbon and the cheaper the better. I'm hard on my components so the stronger the better!

Thanks! ~~~Chris

capwater
08-08-05, 09:43 AM
I'm having a hard time finding a long (like 410mm) seatpost in the 30.0mm diameter. I know Thomson makes one in this size but I hate their clamp design. Any suggestions? I'd prefer aluminum over carbon and the cheaper the better. I'm hard on my components so the stronger the better!

Thanks! ~~~Chris

Check out some of the Ritchey mtb seatposts. They have a little bit more setback than the Thomsons.
freeranger
08-08-05, 08:35 PM
Why not use a shim? Then you could shim any 27.2 (VERY common size, should be able to find any kind of post you want!) post to 30.0
Check out tamerusa.com --they have them under "Sizers".

Michel Gagnon
08-08-05, 08:47 PM
Are you sure it's really 30.0 as opposed to 29.8 mm ?

Co-Motion steel tandems and, if I remember correctly, Burley tandems, use the 29.8 mm diametre. You should be able to find one at any retailer that sells tandsms.

If in doubt, check http://sheldonbrown.com/harris
robthebiker
08-10-05, 09:46 AM
i might have one.........how much would you be willing to pay for it.......i have two of them.....i want cash in canadian currency