pritchet74
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Reged: 10/14/05
Posts: 15
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I can't seem to find a seatpost that won't slip. I went through 3 carbon ones (Deda, Easton, & a Campy knock-off) & then called Calfee. I was then told that carbon posts can vary in actual diameter. At the cost of carbon posts I wasn't about to buy a ton of them, so I stuck with my Campy ti post. I thought that it was staying in the right place, but after measuring my saddle height it has slipped over 1 cm in the last month+. I hadn't even noticed since it was happening so slowly. I put it backed where it belongs, tightened the seatpost clamp as tight as I could get it (gotta love steel bolts!) & I was able to grab the seat & twist it. Not cool.
The fellas at Calfee recommended a Thomson post as one that was a definite tight fit. Any suggestions? Thanks,
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Jeff in Reno
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Saxon
friend
Reged: 12/23/03
Posts: 28
Loc: Sacramento, CA
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I use a Thomson Elite and haven't had a problem.
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vaxn8r
contributor
Reged: 12/19/03
Posts: 222
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I had the same issue with 2 different Deda Blacksticks. I finally purchased a Thomson Masterpiece and no longer think about it.
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Umlungu
contributor
Reged: 03/04/05
Posts: 184
Loc: Plano, TX
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After using several carbon posts I finally settled on a Thomson Masterpiece and have never regretted it.
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Dave_Thompson
prophet
Reged: 12/19/03
Posts: 717
Loc: Spokane, Washington
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Thomson on all my bikes!
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Steel lover, but then I like Ti with carbon too.
Licensed bike geek.
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cinelli
contributor
Reged: 01/17/04
Posts: 107
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Dave,
I must be cool to have your name etched into the seatpost
of all your bikes. 
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cccyclist
journeyman
Reged: 09/27/05
Posts: 80
Loc: Central California
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Thomson Masterpiece without grease (slipped with grease). Thomson Elite would work the same.
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pritchet74
new member
Reged: 10/14/05
Posts: 15
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Thomson it is then.........
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Jeff in Reno
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dfcas
contributor
Reged: 12/19/03
Posts: 141
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Be sure to degrease the inside of the seattube first with some alchohol.If it's too tight,you can then regrease it.
Since there is a fiberglass insert in there,it won't get stuck.
dan
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Limace
journeyman
Reged: 03/09/05
Posts: 54
Loc: Oregon
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I went to a Masterpiece when my Easton carbon cracked in line with the collar. However, I quickly noticed the difference on every bad road. I hadn't expected that with my Tetra. Have been using a USE Alien with no slippage problems so far.
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