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Purpose of a nice seatpost?

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Old 03-01-15 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Trakhak
The trick to using the Campy seat tool is to lube the threads of both seatpost bolts and then adjust the front bolt using your fingers. Press down on the back of the saddle to confirm when you've got the seat at the correct angle. Once you're there, use the Campy tool to tighten the rear bolt.
That works if you have a traditional leather saddle like a Brooks Professional that has abundant clearance between the saddle and the bolts and pliable skirts. If you have a more modern leather covered plastic shell saddle like a Selle Italia Turbo, the Campy tool is frustrating regardless of technique. It could have been marginally better if Campy put a 12-point end on the tool instead of the six point end.
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