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kkent
01-10-2008, 01:30 PM
I'm building up a HSG-Ti (2007) and confused on which is the correct material for the seat post, does anyone know if carbon or a metal material is recommended? Or is it just personal preference. thank you
Johnnyg
01-10-2008, 01:42 PM
I'm building up a HSG-Ti (2007) and confused on which is the correct material for the seat post, does anyone know if carbon or a metal material is recommended? Or is it just personal preference. thank you
Any material should work so think $ and what will look good and set back. Good luck with the build. I like the bontrager XXX light but that is just me. JohnnyG.
BumbleBeeDave
01-10-2008, 01:46 PM
Shim with masking or duct tape. I'll loan you my hacksaw.

Welcome to the Forum. I know where you live! :eek:

BBD
johnmdesigner
01-10-2008, 01:48 PM
...he is Clark Kent after all.
BumbleBeeDave
01-10-2008, 02:25 PM
I'm not afraid. I'm wearing my Kryptonite shorts.

BBD
fogrider
01-10-2008, 09:42 PM
when it comes to seatpost, the right answer is always Thomson.
BumbleBeeDave
01-10-2008, 09:51 PM
Very well made stuff.

BBD
kkent
01-11-2008, 10:29 PM
Thank you Johnnyg ...... BBD, you might be tough looking in yellow and black but your short stinger doesn't scare me.
The Master Blaster KK
BumbleBeeDave
01-12-2008, 07:12 AM
Thomson posts are recognized as incredibly well made. Carbon posts will help soak up the road buzz, but be careful you don't get one that's so light that it breaks. Also steer away from fancy-dancy magnesium stuff or clamps. With those magnesium clamps (Deda Blackstick, etc.) you need a torque wrench to adjust it that costs as much as the post itself!

BBD
capybaras
01-12-2008, 07:27 AM
can you switch between carbon and aluminum seatposts? You aren't supposed to get grease on the carbon ones, right?
djg
01-12-2008, 08:25 AM
You can use an alloy post or a carbon one -- it's a non-issue. If you want to use a Ti post, you should be careful to use an adequate amount of anti-seize to prevent problems (galling), but that could work too. If you want to see a picture of a carbon post (with an alloy head) in an HSG Ti frame, I posted one recently, but it's really a question of finding the post that has the right setback and, frankly, "look" for your purposes.

Here's mine, fwiw: http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=37436
sspielman
01-12-2008, 05:46 PM
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