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'84 Gitane - Safe Seatpost Insertion?
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03-17-20 | 06:05 PM
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'84 Gitane - Safe Seatpost Insertion?
Hi all, I'm getting close to comfortably fitting my new classic. But the seatpost is worrisome, so I've only rode it at home on my rollers. Currently it is inserted about 1.75 inches. I'm 160 lbs, 5'10". The seatpost diameter is 26.4mm, so not the easiest to find. Last week I bought a 300mm long Suntour XC on eBay, but it is 26.6mm. Is the ream/hone job fairly routine for a good bike shop? These crazy times, IDK if my favorite mechanic is even available. (The stem height is safe, a good ways inside of the minimum.)
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