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Is my seatpost clamped correctly (first tri bike)?
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SBR10003
Dec 20, 17 18:13
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Hi all,

I completely recognize this might be a totally asinine and overly-neurotic question, but it's really bugging me, so was hoping to run it by everyone. I recently had my LBS build up my new tri bike. After receiving it back, I noticed that the screw on the seatpost clamp is looking kind of funny - it's going in at an angle instead of level. Is this normal?

Again, I know this might be a stupid question, but this is my first tri bike and I've read some horror stories on here with seatposts cracking because of incorrect clamping. So just wanted to check before taking this out for my first spin - can't wait!

Thanks in advance!

Images here
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ktm520
Dec 20, 17 18:22
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Wedge press, so angle is normal.
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hblake
Dec 20, 17 18:37
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The edge of the screw in the last picture looks messed up like the wrench slipped.

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Once, I was fast. But I got over it.
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ktm520
Dec 20, 17 18:58
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Example of clamp that is likely of similar design (not a QR). I positioned it so you can see the bolt will follow line of seatpost and top cap will true to top tube creating an angle. Through hole is "egg" shaped to accommodate, of course a QR expert, i.e. Slowman can confirm specifics of the clamp, but I am 99%:)

Cheers!


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SBR10003
Dec 20, 17 20:07
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ktm520 wrote:
Example of clamp that is likely of similar design (not a QR). I positioned it so you can see the bolt will follow line of seatpost and top cap will true to top tube creating an angle. Through hole is "egg" shaped to accommodate, of course a QR expert, i.e. Slowman can confirm specifics of the clamp, but I am 99%:)

Cheers!
Hey, thanks a lot for taking the time to take that photo - I really appreciate it! That does indeed look very similar to the QR seatpost clamp, although not exactly the same. That puts my mind at ease considerably!
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SBR10003
Dec 20, 17 20:08
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hblake wrote:


The edge of the screw in the last picture looks messed up like the wrench slipped.

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Hmm... yeah, I see that. It might have slipped a little bit. But not a problem as long as it's supposed to go in sideways (like ktm's) image, I suppose...
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ktm520
Dec 20, 17 20:19
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Yeah I get it, I had this clamp as a backup from an old Specialized Transition if my failing memory serves me.

The key ingredients would be carbon assembly compound and a torque wrench.

Enjoy it.
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