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my seat post is 31.6 diameter... will a 30.9 fit on my bike?

Old 07-26-12, 08:40 AM
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my seat post is 31.6 diameter... will a 30.9 fit on my bike?

is there a range for for will work?

thanks.
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Old 07-26-12, 08:41 AM
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No, it needs to be the correct size or you risk seriously damaging your seat tube.
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Originally Posted by dtrain
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https://wheelsmfg.com/seat-post-shims.html

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thanks guys.

i'll look into those shims.
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Sure it'll fit, with room to spare

Like the other have said, shim.
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