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Numpty question I know but SO has just got a nice new carbon fiber road bike including a Carbon fiber seat-post. So where / how do I put it on a workstand. I'm used to just clamping around the seat-tube (which on all my mountain bikes is aluminium) but this had me stumped last night....
I'm used to just clamping around the seat-tube
Carry on doing it
Same place. Just gently, with some padding. Carbon isn't that delicate 🙂
Are you capable of adjusting the pressure in the clamp so that it can hold the bike without squashing it?
Yes - clamp the frame or post.
No - take it to a bike shop before you cause yourself some damage.
If you are concerned about the seat post just buy the cheapest metal post you can find & use that when sticking the bike in the workstand.