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Old 10-01-09 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson
The longer the post, the more likely it is to break.
JohnD, typical compact geo exposes maybe 2" more seatpost. I don't fear SP breakage on my 15" mtb frame anymore than on my 17" mtb frame. both have the same saddle heights.

Originally Posted by JohnDThompson
And remember, aluminum has no fatigue limit, so when it fails, it does so without warning.
Sure glad these aluminum bars bent before failing without warning...

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