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dev0415 02-15-12 07:45 PM
Seat post dilema
 
Quick question.
I want to get a new frame, but the seat post diameter is 31.6 and the seat post that i want (Miche Supertype 27.2x270mm Seatpost in Gold) is 27.2. Is it a terrible idea to put shimes in it and wing it? Any experience?

Kayce 02-15-12 07:52 PM
It will work fine. That is why they make shims.

dev0415 02-15-12 08:46 PM
someone told me i could potentially mess up my whole frame by using shims...?

PluperfectArson 02-15-12 08:54 PM
I have never heard that before.

Dannihilator 02-15-12 08:55 PM
Shimming a seatpost for a frame is perfectly fine. The post on my dirtjumper is shimmed.

Kayce 02-15-12 08:57 PM
Why would reputable companies like Cane Creek sell something that damages frames?

Dannihilator 02-15-12 08:58 PM
Originally Posted by Kayce (Post 13857538)
Why would reputable companies like Cane Creek sell something that damages frames?
Because who ever told him that shims wreck a frame doesn't know how to get their head dislodged out of their rear.

dev0415 02-15-12 09:22 PM
sweet thanks for the info guys...

dev0415 02-15-12 09:24 PM
i guess my next question would be...any recommendations for seat post shims?

Nagrom_ 02-15-12 09:25 PM
cane creek

Dannihilator 02-15-12 09:27 PM
cane creek.

redpear 02-15-12 10:43 PM
Originally Posted by Dannihilator (Post 13857549)
Because who ever told him that shims wreck a frame doesn't know how to get their head dislodged out of their rear.
:lol:

Scrodzilla 02-15-12 10:49 PM
Kilo TT.


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