TYGA Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 I have noticed a very slight bend in my Bontrager Race Light seatpost. It's on a TREK EX8 MTB, the seatpost has not been extended to anywhere near its' maximum. I think it took a knock when one of my feet came out / off the pedal when going over a jump and I landed with most of my weight on the seat. Anyway, is there any way that it could be straightened and does anyone have any recommendations?
Contaminated Haggis Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 get a carbon one dude, it wont bend
TYGA Posted October 8, 2008 Author Posted October 8, 2008 I would like to salvage the current one if possible, it is a very slight bend and want to know whether anyone has had one straightened and if it is possible. No bucks after buying new bike to buy bling bits!!!
Contaminated Haggis Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 trying to straighten aluminium after it bends will just weaken it further. If the bike is new just take it back and see what the bike shop can do for you.
turtlek Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 call just fun cycling listen to thier funky song while you wait for grant or shaun to answer the phone ask them about it and then see what they say i am sure they wont have an issue with helping you out
TYGA Posted October 8, 2008 Author Posted October 8, 2008 The Thomson post is going to set me back R780.00. Anyone got one lying around somewhere?
BigGuy Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 The Thomson post is going to set me back R780.00. Anyone got one lying around somewhere? I might have one available in about 2 weeks' time. Very good condition, straight, 30.9, 367mm. Not sure if that will fit the Trek.
TYGA Posted October 9, 2008 Author Posted October 9, 2008 Thanks BG I need 400mm length, 31.6mm diameter
PhilipV Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 I bent my Ritchey seatpost almost two years ago. Still riding on it. Decided not to bend it again, scared of weakening the aluminium. Just check constantly to see if the bend worsens, and check for any irregularities around the bend area, that's a danger sign.
BigGuy Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 Thanks BG I need 400mm length' date=' 31.6mm diameter[/quote'] Hope you come right, mate. I have successfully increased my length yesterday to 410mm, but the diameter stayed the same. I hope this will improve my performance for a better (longer and harder) ride.
AndreZA Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 The heading of this thread sounds like the follow up to Brokeback Mountain gone terribly wrong.
_Daemon_ Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 Recommendation: Thomson 2nd that, it will be the last post you buy...they are THAT good!
BigGuy Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 The heading of this thread sounds like the follow up to Brokeback Mountain gone terribly wrong. I like the feeling of Mr Thomson underneath me bum. Big, black and VERY stiff. Did I mention he's ribbed?
_Daemon_ Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 The heading of this thread sounds like the follow up to Brokeback Mountain gone terribly wrong. I like the feeling of Mr Thomson underneath me bum. Big' date=' black and VERY stiff. Did I mention he's ribbed? [/quote'] And mine is even bend(setback) as well
JPW# Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I think maybe the amount of big mac's sold has something to do with all the bent seat posts hehe
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