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Old 04-16-09, 07:32 PM
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Carbon Fiber and Steel

Simple question: Is it okay to use a carbon fiber seatpost on a steel frame?
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Yes. There is a special paste that you can use on the seat post so that it will not get stuck in the frame, and so that it won't slip. Your LBS should have some.
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