Originally Posted by
NormanF
Normally, I agree. But since its damn hard to find a 27.0, its just a question of shaving down those two millimeters so a standard seatpost can fit. A good bike shop has the machine tools on hand to get it done. I'm keeping the North Road. The stem may go for a more upright riding position... and I'm changing the Pashley from from a path racer configuration to a high end roadster commuter. Its does have Reynolds 531 tubing!
As others have said, why alter the seat tube when there are plenty of 27.0 seatposts? Seems foolish. Just buy the correct part.