I cant find this from our local USE distributor. What special clamp are u talking about? Care to show a pix.

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what about campagnolo centaur alloy seatpost?

Not sure if this has been mentioned, but Tune have brought out a slightly different version of the speedneedle, the rails are different which should confuse the matter even further.

If you have a 2007 speedneedle then the USE 'speedneedle clamp' or oversize clamp will not fit, with or without modifaction.

I sent my 2007 version to USE, and they do make a clamp that fits. It is the same clamp that also fits the Fizik Arione carbon. Rail diameter is ~9.2mm rather than 8x10 of the older one.

I think the weight has also gone down a bit, my saddle with leather padding weighs 93g rather than 97g claimed.

Here is a picture of the 2007 speedneedle. Notice the different rails (carbon/kevlar)



And the older version for comparison:

yes, that is true, my 2007 speedneedle alcantara weights even 81g when claimed is 87g.

Matt, have you removed the leather nose bit?

No, its just out of picture.

I've got that same 2007 saddle, and I can say: It does not fit extralite ul2 seatpost perfectly. The saddle rails are to wide for the cradle, so a little filing is necessary.

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Is this info confirmed by USE? I got same saddle and post as you do. And what a surprize was when I tried to fit my new TSN with special USE TSN clamp, and it didn't fit Very disapointing....

Yes it is confirmed by USE.

I sent my saddle back to them, with the TSN specific clamp and they checked the size of the new rails and sent the Arione carbon back.
I suggest you contact them and send the TSN clamp back, you should recieve an arione in return.

I didnt see the KCNC SC prolight seatpost listed in this thread. Anyone have any experience with that post and oval rails? I have a saddle that has similiar shaped rails, I'd like to get that post since my Race face doesnt fit it well. Thanks.

Hi

Did you know how to use a Speedneedle on a SPARK LIMITED Frame with or without the specific RITCHEY mini seatpost ?

I use the speedneedle on the KCNC Prolight sacndium seat tube. It works fine.

Thanks Lardy! i'm going to pick one up this week - need something with setback.