enlarge seatpost cradle for thicker rails
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Or, wrap sandpaper around the rails and use them as a tool.
I used a Dremel on an old corima post for my speedneedle.
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Can't you get a cradle for oversize rails?
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so after evaluating all the tool options including dremel or drill bits applied sideways.
I decide to simple use a file, if I take a flat file and go at an angle on the 2 edges of the each groove, the saddle rail should sit into place eventually?
I measured 7.6mm width of these rails and the seatpost is spec'd for 7mm round, so it might not need that much work at all.
I decide to simple use a file, if I take a flat file and go at an angle on the 2 edges of the each groove, the saddle rail should sit into place eventually?
I measured 7.6mm width of these rails and the seatpost is spec'd for 7mm round, so it might not need that much work at all.
use a round file. Corners are stress risers.
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both sides have the gap, the rail isn't perfect either, I flipped around and the fit looks different.
I started filing it and removed quite a bit of material on the inside, I have to be careful on the outside to leave enough material so the saddle will not fall off the edge. It was then obvious to me the groove is now simply going to look like it is hand made, so that is going to have to be good enough.
Honestly I don't think I'm making things that much better and having thoughts of ruined a new expensive seatpost. The thing is that there will be an air on the bottom of the rail, so I am going to add epoxy and mold the rail on so there is something solid to sit on.
I started filing it and removed quite a bit of material on the inside, I have to be careful on the outside to leave enough material so the saddle will not fall off the edge. It was then obvious to me the groove is now simply going to look like it is hand made, so that is going to have to be good enough.
Honestly I don't think I'm making things that much better and having thoughts of ruined a new expensive seatpost. The thing is that there will be an air on the bottom of the rail, so I am going to add epoxy and mold the rail on so there is something solid to sit on.
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