Originally Posted by jur
The only thing I am uncertain about is the shear stress exerted on the shim by the loaded bike. The Ritchey seatpost does not extend past the frame joint so the shim is the only part providing strength here. The shim wall is 1.2mm thick.
Considering the previously posted seatpost snappin', I recommend you shoot off an email to Xootr, with these pics, and make sure it's within spec.
By the way, you went with the 3rd party seatpost because...? Or "just because."
P.S. level out ye olde saddle.