Originally Posted by
mpetry912
clamps like this are all over eBay
The 28.6mm Thompson one is rare on eBay, as >=31mm are usually listed, but I can order a 28.6mm from a physical shop for 25 euro (so, cheaper than on eBay)
The point was/is: I have never seen any Titanium one of 28.6mm.
Why?
Originally Posted by
mpetry912
Try to find a clamp that does NOT have the bolt threaded into aluminum, but instead has a floading nut that can accommodate the angle change as the collar tightens.
Yeah, the Thompson one looks this way.
Originally Posted by
mpetry912
you paid a lot for that seatpost. The clamp bolt is real easy to damage if you are tightening it with a pipe wrench or channel lock pliers. Find yourself a really good 6 point box wrench in 13 mm to avoid damaging that bolt. You can also use a 13 mm socket, recommend a Snap On SFSM131. Replacements are hard to find and expensive.
Thanks for the tips about tools!
I never mentioned how much I paid for the Campy seatpost.
I don't think 50 euros new old stock is too much.