Originally Posted by cavernmech
A good quality alu post can be had just about anywhere for about $15-20. You need to know exactly what size tho. Digital vernier is best to measure this. A post that is .2mm off either way will not work. Was the old one really corroded? If so it might be the right size and there is a corrosion build up that is making the correct size post too tight. A flex honing of yer seattube will remedy that (or some sandpaper wrapped around a dowel if you want an easy DIY) Then you can just use the old one for sizing.
I'm in no rush, besides the tube I need chainring (unless I want to run fixed with biopace), pedels, and 2 wheel builds if the front hub with the bike can be used and if the cheopo fixed hub I have will fit with a shorter b/b spindle. With the way things are now this will be a month to month build. And the tube in the bike is about 6 inches long. All it's good for is a pleasure tool for the ladies, or men I suppose.. No need to disciminate is there.
I'll most likely bring the frame and hubs down in 2 weeks or so and see what the options are. Too much school work right now with marking exams and my York midterms coming up.