Originally Posted by
awetmore
I wasn't trying to start a steel vs aluminum debate. The failures mentioned here don't have anything to do with the material. It sounds like a couple of examples of the aluminum frame have had less precise seatpost machining which has created ovalized seatpost holes.
Just had a look at some of your blogs, almost looks like you & I came from the same mould!
The fitment tolerance of the seatpost is indeed to be closely scrutinised. It is obviously (with hindsight) a critical parameter. (The debate remark was actually aimed at the post just before yours...)