Seatpost/Clamp help
Hello all,
1. Is it safe to put a straight (steel) seatpost into an aluminum frame? 1. Pros/cons of quick-release vs. bolt-style seatpost clamp? Thanks. |
I have had bikes with one or the other. I didn't really think one any better than the other. |
Just keep it greased. The bolt type has the advantage of known torque but people use either w/o complaint. The QR type might not be advisable for someone very overweight, could slip if not tight enough.
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Use a quick release clamp if you live outside the city, use a bolt if you live in the city. There seems to be a common mental disorder in cities which causes people to steal bike seats even when they don’t own a bike.
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Once, I read that Merckx carried a spare seat post clamp bolt because he adjusted seat height so often, the bolt would fatigue.
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Originally Posted by taylorgeo
(Post 23228615)
1. Is it safe to put a straight (steel) seatpost into an aluminum frame?
1. Pros/cons of quick-release vs. bolt-style seatpost clamp? Cons: easy theft |
Use a quick release so you can remove the seat to make the bike look unattractive.
No bolt style seatpost clamp will stop a determined Brooks or fiziks theft. This is highly recommended if bikes are left unattended the whole day. A seatpost clamp with a premium saddle is fine for errands and short parkings, but I've had crackheads unbolt my train station bike to steal a crusty saddle on a vintage seatpost rod with a saddle clamp. |
Originally Posted by soyabean
(Post 23231232)
Use a quick release so you can remove the seat to make the bike look unattractive.
No bolt style seatpost clamp will stop a determined Brooks or fiziks theft. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...338c120775.jpg |
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