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03-28-22, 07:29 AM
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I get it.
The Habanero is straight-gauge Ti so it's not an issue. I almost think that it's SAFER to clamp the TT than the seatpost which is crabon fiber and could assplode. So in this case, I am pretty sure it's ok to clamp the top tube. I understand that may still be a trigger to others so I will try to be sensitive.
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The Habanero is straight-gauge Ti so it's not an issue. I almost think that it's SAFER to clamp the TT than the seatpost which is crabon fiber and could assplode. So in this case, I am pretty sure it's ok to clamp the top tube. I understand that may still be a trigger to others so I will try to be sensitive.
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03-28-22, 07:36 AM
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03-28-22, 08:01 AM
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03-28-22, 08:15 AM
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Not me brother.. Ive broken more of them than I care to think about. The last one was the Trek post on the cross bike. I always break them in the rear, right at the clamp. Thomson and kore seat posts ftw.
I don't want to think about having carbon shards removed from that area.
I don't want to think about having carbon shards removed from that area.
03-28-22, 08:35 AM
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I was told not to clamp to the tubes when I got my very first "grown up" bike - Cannondale aluminum. I think for most stuff, it's not a big deal, but if you're exerting force, like tightening BBs or crank bolts, it's more of an issue. I've noticed in several of the 'bike build' video series, the first thing the do is put in the seatpost and clamp by it. OTOH, that British guy, BikeIt UK, clamps by the top tube, but he's generally working on old steel stuff.
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03-28-22, 08:36 AM
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But, yeah - your seatpost is built for clamping forces, and it's also built a lot stronger than the tubes. Imagine how heavy a bike made out of seatposts would be!
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03-28-22, 08:46 AM
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I only take pictures of my work bench after I spend at least some effort to make it presentable. Normally it's worse than that.
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03-28-22, 09:08 AM
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The reason you don't clamp the top tube is because there are some out there to whom the paint job is god. No scratches allowed. No insert/excert marks on the seatpost. No indication whatsoever the the bike has ever been ridden, let alone touched by human hands. It is an idol to be bowed down to.
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03-28-22, 09:11 AM
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03-28-22, 09:15 AM
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Raises handThe reason you don't clamp the top tube is because there are some out there to whom the paint job is god. No scratches allowed. No insert/excert marks on the seatpost. No indication whatsoever the the bike has ever been ridden, let alone touched by human hands. It is an idol to be bowed down to.
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03-28-22, 09:17 AM
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03-28-22, 09:19 AM
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03-28-22, 09:20 AM
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03-28-22, 09:22 AM
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The reason you don't clamp the top tube is because there are some out there to whom the paint job is god. No scratches allowed. No insert/excert marks on the seatpost. No indication whatsoever the the bike has ever been ridden, let alone touched by human hands. It is an idol to be bowed down to.
The reason you don't clamp the top tube is because there are some out there to whom the paint job is god. No scratches allowed. No insert/excert marks on the seatpost. No indication whatsoever the the bike has ever been ridden, let alone touched by human hands. It is an idol to be bowed down to.
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03-28-22, 09:28 AM
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03-28-22, 09:37 AM
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I use a Hirobel. No clamp on the bike, nosiree.
03-28-22, 09:43 AM
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My **** is clean, and I ride carbon. Two strikes against me already. I have no issue putting the top tube in my bike stand clamp, but I do use a micro fiber towel in the clamp. Is the towel the third strike? Or is it best that we all ride **** that looks like it came out of the back of Fred Sanford's truck?
03-28-22, 09:52 AM
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Even with straight gauge Ti I'd only clamp the top tube for a quick derailleur adjustment or the like. No way in hell I'd try to remove pedals with that clamp arrangement.
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03-28-22, 09:55 AM
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Then I'll put 2x4 chunks under the ends of the handlebars for MTBs with gripshifts or thumbshifters.
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03-28-22, 10:30 AM
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I'm not obsessive about my bikes but someone knocked my Gunnar over into a curb and scratched the seatstay for about 6 inches. One of the guys ridiculed me for getting upset.
I don't have a bike stand so I don't worry about that part.
03-28-22, 10:34 AM
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03-28-22, 10:45 AM
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03-28-22, 10:47 AM
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For you Ti guys, I have too many bikes, but, you know, N + 1. I keep looking at this on Craigslist for $750 with older Dura Ace. I've never owned or ridden Ti.
03-28-22, 10:48 AM
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p.s. ask the seller where he clamps it.
