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seat post shim?

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paulb113:
Hi

Just got my 86 Haro built ,its had a fresh powder coat and its a chrome post. I got one of the new old style hinged Dia Compe seat clamps but get it tight enough? Are they just not very good? I have been told by Retrodan I need a shim,any idea where I would get one,or make one?

thanks  :)

NORTY40:
I don't think it needs a full shim tbh mate , a piece of tin will do the trick  ;)

 Go to Carl's bin and grab an empty can of Fosters and use that  :D

paulb113:
Cheers Joff. Will give it a go :D

Sid1972:
Use on old inner tube, cut a strip off and make it slightly larger than it needs to be so it over hangs the clamp etc. Once you have nipped it up use a stanley knife and trim it around the seat tube.

It works a treat and leaves less marks etc.  ;)

paulb113:
used a lynx bullet cut up and worked a treat :) just worried about the Lynx effect :LolLolLolLol: won't be able to get away from the all the woman chasing me with my dodgy leg and 39,16 gearing :D

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