Re: [CR] WTB/WTT: Internal expander seatpost needed, 27.0mm, ANY brand or style.

(Example: Framebuilders:Norman Taylor)

Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:50:26 -0700
To: Mark Agree <FujiFish1@aol.com>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: Mitchell Gass <mitchell@gassworks.com>
Subject: Re: [CR] WTB/WTT: Internal expander seatpost needed, 27.0mm, ANY brand or style.
In-Reply-To: <cc5.19c089a1.33fe603b@aol.com>
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Mark,

If don't need anything too fancy, you can make your own. Saw through a straight seatpost near the bottom, on a diagonal (I've done this with a steel post, but I expect it would also work with an aluminum post) and file the cut edges smooth. Cut a piece of threaded rod to the appropriate length, add a suitable washer with a nut and locknut at the bottom and a pair of nuts jammed together with some Loctite at the top to make a bolt head, and it all works like a quill stem with a wedge.

Best,

Mitchell Gass Berkeley, CA, USA

At 08:59 PM 8/22/2007, you wrote:
>Subject line pretty much says it all: I need an internal expander seatpost in
>either 27 or 27.2mm (the I.D. at the opening of the seat tube falls in
>between) for a project bike for my Godson. I can trade ghood
>schtuff, or buy it
>outright, whatever is preferred. Can anyone please supply me with,
>or lead me in
>the right direction to buy one? Thanks so much...
>
>Ciao,
>Mark Agree
>Southfield MI USA
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