What size seat post quick release clamp?
06-04-07, 08:44 AM
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What size seat post quick release clamp?
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Not sure if the terminology is correct but here goes. I want to replace my existing seatpost clamp with a quick release model as I have replaced the standard bike kit with a new post and saddle which are a bit pricier than the original. By bike is a Ridgeback Meteor with a 27.2 seatpost. I just phoned my LBS and asked them what size clamp I needed and after first telling me 27.2 they then went away, came back and said... 34 mm. Only problem is I can't find an clamps in this size. Are they mad or am I not looking properly. The Ridgeback site isn't much help I'm afraid. Any advice much
appreciated. T
Not sure if the terminology is correct but here goes. I want to replace my existing seatpost clamp with a quick release model as I have replaced the standard bike kit with a new post and saddle which are a bit pricier than the original. By bike is a Ridgeback Meteor with a 27.2 seatpost. I just phoned my LBS and asked them what size clamp I needed and after first telling me 27.2 they then went away, came back and said... 34 mm. Only problem is I can't find an clamps in this size. Are they mad or am I not looking properly. The Ridgeback site isn't much help I'm afraid. Any advice much
appreciated. T
06-04-07, 09:20 AM
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OK. I should have done this first. Contacted Ridgeback whose customer service is second to none. An answer within 5 minutes. And here it is in full:
You need a 31.8mm version, it's a standard size for alu frames with
27.2mm diameter seat posts so it should be easy to find one.
You need a 31.8mm version, it's a standard size for alu frames with
27.2mm diameter seat posts so it should be easy to find one.
06-04-07, 12:25 PM
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I took mine off and put in a 6mm bolt to prevent theft. Are you SURE you want a QR?
06-04-07, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Tullamore
OK. I should have done this first. Contacted Ridgeback whose customer service is second to none. An answer within 5 minutes. And here it is in full:
You need a 31.8mm version, it's a standard size for alu frames with
27.2mm diameter seat posts so it should be easy to find one.
You need a 31.8mm version, it's a standard size for alu frames with
27.2mm diameter seat posts so it should be easy to find one.
06-05-07, 04:13 AM
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1TS - The LBS sold me the bike. They were looking at the same model when they told me the incorrect size on the phone. I go to LBS's instead of sheds because I expect a level of knowledge.
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Hi Bill
I bought the Pithead set recently. Works great on wheels but not on the seatpost. So in London where bike theft is endemic (and parts theft too) the only way I'll keep my post and saddle longterm is to remove it. These guys are fast and nasty over here! So a QR is easier than useing a hex key every time.
I bought the Pithead set recently. Works great on wheels but not on the seatpost. So in London where bike theft is endemic (and parts theft too) the only way I'll keep my post and saddle longterm is to remove it. These guys are fast and nasty over here! So a QR is easier than useing a hex key every time.
