Colnago C59 Build
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I built up a C59 frame set recently and the Colnago seatpost that came with it (31.6mm) seems to be a remarkably tight fit, way tighter than any seat post in a frame that I have ever seen.
In short, it seems like the fit is too tight because even though I used carbon paste when fitting it, when it comes to adjusting the height of the saddle I really have to wrestle with it and it only moves under quite a lot of torque (with an accompanying high pitched screeching sound) which feels like I'm prying loose something that was seized up.
Has anyone ever come across this before? Does it sound like I have a problem with the seat post or perhaps even the frame?
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Cheers
In short, it seems like the fit is too tight because even though I used carbon paste when fitting it, when it comes to adjusting the height of the saddle I really have to wrestle with it and it only moves under quite a lot of torque (with an accompanying high pitched screeching sound) which feels like I'm prying loose something that was seized up.
Has anyone ever come across this before? Does it sound like I have a problem with the seat post or perhaps even the frame?
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Cheers
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Thank you all for your helpful comments.
I think I will go for a fine emery cloth and try to wear off the clear coat or gathered paint and get it down to a more user friendly diameter.
Cheers
Ps. Will post some pics of the build, perhaps on another thread, if anyone is interested.
I think I will go for a fine emery cloth and try to wear off the clear coat or gathered paint and get it down to a more user friendly diameter.
Cheers
Ps. Will post some pics of the build, perhaps on another thread, if anyone is interested.
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