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That is a nasty tear! One option is to use (good luck finding one) a seat post that has its own clamping design and won't need the seat lug's binder at all. Think of a classic quill stem's wedge and draw bolt. Kabuki (pre Bridgestone) used one on their cast AL junctions and steel tubed bikes. Andy
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