Carbon wrapped seatpost/aluminum frame
02-15-12, 04:09 PM
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Carbon wrapped seatpost/aluminum frame
Does a carbon wrapped seat-post bond together in an aluminum from the outside elements like aluminum on aluminum?
02-15-12, 06:18 PM
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Does it have te same problem of corroding and getting stuck in the frame as aluminum on aluminum. Will a carbon wrapped post galvanically corrode in and aluminum frame?
02-15-12, 08:08 PM
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I've been using one for over a year and no problems yet
02-15-12, 08:10 PM
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I would say no but anything is possible. Clean it regularly if you're riding in elements and I can't see there being an issue.
02-15-12, 08:23 PM
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My caad came with a carbon wrapped seatpost. It's a bit over a year old now and although I don't remove it often it's never been a problem. Not sure plastic would bond to much of anything without glue anyway (or enough heat to melt it).
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Have one for 32,000 miles with no problems.
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Galvanic corrosion occurs between dissimilar metals. Alum seatpost and alum frame are not dissimilar. And carbon is an insulating barrier between.
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