Sawing of excess Al...
 

[Closed] Sawing of excess Alu seatpost...

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...safe to do? How much should be left as a minimum in the frame?


 
Posted : 12/05/2011 1:52 pm
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are you sawing it to save weight or because it's too long?

in most cases it's the frame that determines minimum insert not the seatpost - ideally you want a couple of inches of seatpost below the top tube/seatstay junction on the seat tube.

other option is to work out what length seatpost you want and just buy one that long, I guess.


 
Posted : 12/05/2011 1:55 pm
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Saving weight. No point spending and throwing away what 5 mins with a hacksaw and some glasspaper can achieve...

Just wanted to make sure it wasnt dangerous.


 
Posted : 12/05/2011 1:58 pm
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it won't be as good as keepign as much seatpost in the frame as you can...

you'll save about 30 grammes - you'd probably save more having a good sneeze before you ride.


 
Posted : 12/05/2011 2:03 pm