Speedneedle + Extralite UL

[nikh]

Will the Tune speedneedle work with an Extralite 'The Post UL' seatpost?
I've just discovered the Tune seat won't work with my USE post

[Florian]

Should work fine.

AFAIK the USE posts are the only ones who can't handle the Speedneedle rails.
That's why USE offers a replacement clamp for seat rails >7 mm on request:
http://www.use1.com/alien%20clamp/fitting%20instructions.htm

[noiz]

Yes... no problems there! Works fine and is REALLY light

[nikh]

Cheers guys.
I'm going to try and get hold of the larger clamp from USE.

[nikh]

The largest clamp size that USE offers is 8mm my Tune saddle is 10mm!
Any suggestions on a light weight post in size 31.6mm x 350mm to suit this saddle?
I'm guessing maybe Extralite or Tune?

[Florian]

The largest clamp size that USE offers is 8mm my Tune saddle is 10mm!
Any suggestions on a light weight post in size 31.6mm x 350mm to suit this saddle?
I'm guessing maybe Extralite or Tune?

It's a pity.
Someone managed to install the SpeedNeedle on an Alien Carbon, so I thought the larger clamps would fit on tune saddles:
http://forums13.consumerreview.com/crfo ... .efc957f/4

[nikh]

Thats what I thought but my saddle has an additional layer of kevlar/carbon on the rail which increases the width.
See attached link for a pic.

http://dirtboy.fotopic.net/photo.php?id=1432184

[karlux]

Actually you can modify the clamp by yourself!
I have the same problem!
I didn't want to do anything on my own, so I think I will buy other post!

[Joel]

The largest clamp size that USE offers is 8mm my Tune saddle is 10mm!
Any suggestions on a light weight post in size 31.6mm x 350mm to suit this saddle?
I'm guessing maybe Extralite or Tune?

A Tune seat post will be compatible I guess

[DavidG]

The largest clamp size that USE offers is 8mm my Tune saddle is 10mm!
Any suggestions on a light weight post in size 31.6mm x 350mm to suit this saddle?
I'm guessing maybe Extralite or Tune?

The Tune seatpost will indeed work with the Tune saddle (as you would expect...) -- and I happen to have one for sale! Specs:
* 31.6mm diameter
* 340mm length (Tune's seatposts come in either a 340mm or a 420mm length)
* Silver
* Used but in like-new condition (9.5/10)
* 195g real weight

I'm asking $68 for it (plus shipping). Let me know if you're interested.

[nikh]

If only it was in black and I just had some parts anodized in black too
The price you pay for playing with exotic parts