In a message dated 11/13/04 7:02:16 AM, mark@bikesmithdesign.com writes:
>Even "Standard" 531 seat tubes would accept a 27.4 post before
>brazing. Brazing, even with silver, would always shrink the ID
>somewhat. A really skilled builder like Chris Kvale would often get so
>little shrinkage that a 27.2 wouldn't work, so he always kept 27.4 posts
>on hand.
>
I'd like to think I have some skills and I can never get a 27.2 post to work
in a 531 seat tube.
Phil Brown
Cycling for transport-broken Saab-in San Rafael, Calif.