The Lowly Seatpost
06-25-23 | 01:39 PM
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The Lowly Seatpost
Nola's at it again; an interesting discussion of something that often gets overlooked. Until it gets stuck.
06-25-23 | 04:43 PM
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100% agree re: the Brompton 'pentaclip'. In my short tenure with a Brompton, it was revelatory...also, the price is eye-watering compared to the common stamped steel ones.
That said, if you've got a 7/8" seatpost and a challenging fit, it's the best you'll be likely to find easily. It may even work with the flat rails, if you file out the clamps.
That said, if you've got a 7/8" seatpost and a challenging fit, it's the best you'll be likely to find easily. It may even work with the flat rails, if you file out the clamps.
06-26-23 | 11:20 AM
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1 bolt Laprade style, 2 bolt Campagnolo style or even a 2 bolt sliding arc style, it doesn't matter to me, as long as it is not a stamped steel, multi-piece clamp. I'm not worried about the weight, it is just such a clunky solution for a seat to seat post interface.
Thanks for pointing us to the article [MENTION=421867]Korina[/MENTION]. Seatposts may be under appreciated. The article was good at showing that there was and is some creative and clever solutions.
Thanks for pointing us to the article [MENTION=421867]Korina[/MENTION]. Seatposts may be under appreciated. The article was good at showing that there was and is some creative and clever solutions.
Last edited by Velo Mule; 06-26-23 at 06:33 PM.
