just wondering if there's a shim for the 26.8 size or if that is even advisable
On Oct 30, 8:45 am, David Hallerman <sunwarrio...@gmail.com> wrote: > I've had broken bolt problems with American Classic. The tilt angle > screw is tiny, and doesn't take much stress. > > In contrast, the absolute best seatpost for ease of changing tilt angle > was the Suntour XC Pro or Superbe Pro. > > Easy, as in it-takes-seconds, even with saddle bag attached -- since the > angle bolt is at the front of the clamp. > > Strong, since a separate bolt clamps the saddle rails and the tilt angle > bolt is a full-size bolt. > > Smart design, since the seatpost clamp mechanism is the same on all of > the Suntour posts, and can be switched around if needed. > > Heck, if I were to start manufacturing bike parts, I'd find out if that > clamp design was patented. If not, I would just duplicate. If yes, I'd > find out about buying or licensing the patent. Then, a smart marketer > could convince today's bike world that those are the best seatposts. > > Dave, who will buy any Suntour seatposts that you might have available > especially if 27.2 > > ========== > > Ken Yokanovich wrote: > > The older classic American Classic seat posts are a very simple > > product. I've owned several and still have one on one of my custom > > Rivendells. > > > Pros: simple, and easy to make very small changes in the tilt angle > > > Cons: The "plate" that the saddle rests on top of are prone to crack > > where the adjusting set screw sits. The top clamp is very small and > > does not clamp a large surface area of the rails. This has a tendency > > to loosen over time and I've experience one failure in a seat rail > > several years ago. (Admittedly on an off-road bike.) > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
