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punkdSICO

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Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« on: May 09, 2011, 07:32 PM »
Ahh!!  My blimmin Elina UL seat post slips back down into the frame after a few mins riding.  I weight 74kg so not exactly heavy.  I do the clamp up as tight as I dare.

Do seat posts come in slightly different diameters?  Are there any tricks to giving them a little more staying power (grip).

PS: I will be getting ride of it but need a short terms solution..

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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2011, 07:38 PM »
Cut a coke (or beer) can into strips and use then as shim's between post/frame/clamp etc etc

It's easier if you cut the coke can horizontally as well

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punkdSICO

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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2011, 07:42 PM »
Quote from: Peter J on May 09, 2011, 07:38 PM
Cut a coke (or beer) can into strips and use then as shim's between post/frame/clamp etc etc

It's easier if you cut the coke can horizontally as well

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Great tip!!  Unfortunately I dont have any empty beer cans but maybe I can pop to the offee and buy half a dozen..   :D

ta, mate..

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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2011, 08:00 PM »
One other tip.........if you drink the 6 cans get an adult to supervise the "can cutting"  >:D

And heed the words of the legendary Norm Abram...


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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2011, 09:13 PM »
Feck!!  So, I got about a postage stamps worth of can down my shaft, and although it is a lot better, its still slowly lowering.  Anymore suggestions?

Thinking of trying bulimia to keep my Elina from slipping..  Anyone know of any good bulimia forums?

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Paul
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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2011, 09:17 PM »
Paul,

Cut a long strip and rap it around the seat post, do a trial fit its too tight or to big cut a little bit more off until its a snug fit.

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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2011, 09:23 PM »
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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2011, 10:00 PM »
Quote from: punkdSICO on May 09, 2011, 07:32 PM
Ahh!!  My blimmin Elina UL seat post slips back down into the frame after a few mins riding.  I weight 74kg so not exactly heavy.  I do the clamp up as tight as I dare.

Do seat posts come in slightly different diameters?  Are there any tricks to giving them a little more staying power (grip).

PS: I will be getting ride of it but need a short terms solution..

ta,

Paul

My Snakepost came supplied with a shim for just this situation!  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2011, 10:02 PM »
Ta for the shim link.  Just ordered it but coming from he US so doubt it will be here for the weekend..

ta,

Paul
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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2011, 11:48 PM »
Quote from: Peter J on May 09, 2011, 08:00 PM
One other tip.........if you drink the 6 cans get an adult to supervise the "can cutting"  >:D

And heed the words of the legendary Norm Abram...


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Fookin LOL Pete  :2funny: :LolLolLolLol:

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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2011, 11:50 PM »
what clamp are you using?
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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2011, 08:40 AM »
Quote from: J.T Racing on May 09, 2011, 11:50 PM
what clamp are you using?
..a red one:


Sorry but not sure.  I think it says MX on the side.  It does only have a single bolt; maybe clamps with front and back bolts give more clampage (is that a word?).

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Paul
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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2011, 08:59 AM »

Nice SH-101  :coolsmiley:
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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2011, 01:16 PM »
Quote from: bobafett on May 10, 2011, 08:59 AM

Nice SH-101  :coolsmiley:
Ta.  Probably have not turned it on for over 4 years.  I have more synths in cupboards that I have forgotten about then most people have in their studios :(  Still, I have plenty more that I have not forgotten about :)

BTW, that 101 features in the video in my signature (although not actually in the song).

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Paul
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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2011, 01:23 PM »
just buy a proper seat post & a seat  :4_17_5:

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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #15 on: May 10, 2011, 01:26 PM »
Does it say SHITE after all the rooms at the start - made me laugh that  ;D

Quote from: punkdSICO on May 10, 2011, 01:16 PM
Quote from: bobafett on May 10, 2011, 08:59 AM

Nice SH-101  :coolsmiley:
Ta.  Probably have not turned it on for over 4 years.  I have more synths in cupboards that I have forgotten about then most people have in their studios :(  Still, I have plenty more that I have not forgotten about :)

BTW, that 101 features in the video in my signature (although not actually in the song).

Ta,

Paul
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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #16 on: May 10, 2011, 02:01 PM »


use a plastic 35mm film canister , cut off the end and cut down the length to suit ....jobs a gud'n

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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #17 on: May 10, 2011, 02:19 PM »
Quote from: ED209º on May 10, 2011, 01:26 PM
Does it say SHITE after all the rooms at the start - made me laugh that  ;D
Hi - yeah, words of wisdom from Leah, the singer.  I try not to direct, control or even question her lyrics as I dont believe in art-by-committee.  To be honest, I try not to even think about her lyrics because when I do, I then feel like I have to question them (usually along the lines of "what the feck are you on about??!!")

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Re: Seat Post Sucks - Elina UL
« Reply #18 on: May 10, 2011, 02:36 PM »
Trust me bro, your not gonna like that seat and post one bit.  :-\ The angle of the seat once fitted to the DP makes it impossible to sit on comfortably and looks like its taking off  ;D Proper pants  :buck2:
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