New build again – this time when inserting the Thomson Covert post there is a noticeable side to side movement on the post before tightening the seat clamp. It’s very slight, but more than i’m used to feeling.
My immediate fist impression was of an incorrect sized seat post – although i’ve triple checked on multiple sources and the seat tube on my 2015 Cromo NS Eccentric is 30.9mm
Also, when I tighten the clamp to a force I feel necessary (proper tight!), the split section of the seat tube seems to bulge outwards slightly at the point where its drilled. I’ll try and upload a photo of this later but my eye was immediately drawn to it.
Again, it seems like the post diameter is too small – causing the seat tube to pucker just under the clamp.
I dont have another 30.9 post to test in its place, nor calipers to measure seat tube. Do Thomson droppers come up on the small side of accurate??
Should I be concerned or do I just clamp it tight and forget about it?
I’m reluctant to complete the build and test ride because both frame and post are brand new and should be good for return/refund if required (CRC).