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Old 09-15-2019, 09:34 AM
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Well, this sucks.



Sunny, mid 70s and low humidity. Saw my seat sideway and then realized the collar is broken.

Oh well, at least this didn't happen when I was doing the 70 mile ride last weekend.

Time to look for a Thompson.
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Old 09-15-2019, 09:40 AM
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Sorry your ride was cancelled, but, one of the easiest and cheapest repairs! .
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Old 09-15-2019, 09:45 AM
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At least it wasn’t integrated clamp.

I’ve always wanted to try a Wolftooth. Been impressed with their other products. Lots of color choices, if that’s your thing.

https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/...seatpost-clamp
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Old 09-15-2019, 09:58 AM
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Get one from Drew https://engincycles.bigcartel.com/
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Old 09-15-2019, 10:03 AM
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Well, I have had a Thompson seatpost clamp (collar) break, so it's not like that is the ultimate answer. Broke under static load - rolled bike out to load up for a race, found it broken.
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Old 09-15-2019, 10:45 AM
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dkg made clamps for Steelman and Soulcraft, and for many current brands. I have one on my Soulcraft. Works fine, and comes in silver or black. The ATB model is slightly beefier with a larger bolt.

My other favorite is the Salsa Lip Lock. The design ensures the bolt will never bend as you tighten. Bonus: they come in LOTS of colors! I have one on my Rock Lobster.

What size do you need? I've got a silver dkg in 30.0mm you can have for the price of postage.
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Old 09-15-2019, 10:55 AM
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It sucks indeed.
Can recommend the Salsa one instead of the Thomson.
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Old 09-15-2019, 11:14 AM
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Oh SNAP! That sucks big time. And now I am going to buy some spares for my bikes so I have them on hand in case this happens to me...
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Old 09-15-2019, 11:15 AM
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Salsa..sold a bunch of them, never had one come back cuz it broke...

add some color to that boring black bike!!
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Old 09-15-2019, 11:38 AM
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Salsa or Phil Wood. Not Thomson.
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Old 09-15-2019, 12:01 PM
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Is the Thomson on my Firefly going to self-destruct?
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Old 09-15-2019, 01:07 PM
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I’ve always wanted to try a Wolftooth. Been impressed with their other products. Lots of color choices, if that’s your thing.

https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/...seatpost-clamp
sure looks like the Hope branded clamps.
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Old 09-15-2019, 01:16 PM
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Your FF needs this: https://fireflybicycles.com/store/Ti...llar-p84222848 if your pocket is heavy with $$
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Old 09-15-2019, 02:21 PM
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I’d go with anything I could get on a Sunday at my LBS ! Then go for a ride....


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Old 09-15-2019, 02:26 PM
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Is the Thomson on my Firefly going to self-destruct?
Not if mine is any indication as it has been on my steel bike for many years no issues.
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