Originally Posted by
rosefarts
I have noticed that the surface of this new seatpost is just a lot more polished than my old one. I think that’s the problem. I’m considering scratching it up with course grit sandpaper. I don’t love the idea that this would remove material. If it didn’t work it could make the problem
worse.
Instead of sanding you could texture the surface by making hundreds of small divots with a sharp centre punch.