I did misspeak below, as I don't have a Caminargent, but rather a Mecadural/Duravion - wishfulthinking I suppose. But the seattube ID does measure about 24.5 mm. It has been suggested that I may need to buy a 22.2 mm BMX post and shim it. Any other suggestions?
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Big Spring, Texas, USA
> From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
\r?\n> Subject: WTB 24.4?? seatpost
\r?\n> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
\r?\n> Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 8:20 PM
\r?\n> Well, one more challenge to build up
\r?\n> the 1954 Caminargent. I measured the seattube ID and
\r?\n> it looks like 24.5mm, so it probably needs a 24.4
\r?\n> post. Anyone know where I might find such a
\r?\n> beast? This would most likely be found on an old bike
\r?\n> with rather thick walled carbon steel tubing, but I don't
\r?\n> know if 24.4 was a common size.
\r?\n>
\r?\n> Regards,
\r?\n>
\r?\n> Jerry Moos
\r?\n> Big Spring, Texas, USA