Originally Posted by
speeed
Will it ruin the seatpost if I don't replace the clamp soon? Or can I just ride it with it super tight for the time being?
You'll be alright for time being. If it were a carbong post, I'd worry, but those Thomsons are tough. Thomson site says its posts can withstand "350 foot-lbs of torque" You'll probably end up stripping the the bolt or even snapping the bolt head off before damaging the post.