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Old 07-04-23 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by eduskator
I would recommend figuring out another way to store / transport your bike if this happens frequently. Not because it's not meant to be removed and reinstalled frequently, but because it may be less of a hassle. I would also recommend buying a good torque wrench and some carbon paste (what some members here call assembly paste) - it will become handy at a certain point if you remove your seat post too often as the paste will eventually wear off. It is pricey, but you don't need a huge amount if you apply it properly

Rule of thumb is:
Carbon to carbon = carbon paste
Carbon to metal = carbon paste
Metal to metal = grease
Though, fwiw I've used paste in metal to metal from time to time. (e.g. saddle rail clamps on seatpost)

One watchout -- at least some pastes can be abrasive. Frequent removal/insertion can and will mar finish of some carbon components. Tape off at the insertion level at the very least to ensure you never insert too far and have to pull back up (which can mar a visible portion of your seatpost).
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