kai-ming wrote:jsinclair,
''in reality they act as rigid joints resisting rotation'' against ''dont doubt that they rotate a little bit'' - I give up.Worry about wear and fatigue, don't ride your bike then.kai-ming wrote:...The clearance/ free movements (axial and lateral) at the lower shim inside seat tube had been checked while the seatpost was half inserted into the seat tube. Grease had been applied at the lower shim/seat tube interface....
Im not going to argue with you anymore, you only respond with snide remarks where others are trying to have a meaningful discussion about the technical aspects of your design. Nothing ive seen so far suggests that you have any engineering experience.
Whatever, im over giving a crap. drill holes where you like. my bike is fine without your spaghetti seatpost.