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Title: Integrated Seatpost - cut it off? (Subrosa DTT)
Post by: punkdSICO on April 20, 2013, 06:19 PM

Hi All

Almost done on my DTT build so although I have not ridden it yet, I can not imagine that Im going to get on with the low seat.  So, Im considering cutting it off and putting on a regular clamp so I can install a standard post.

About 1 year ago, someone on here did exactly this to a MkII DTT but cant find their details.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8240/8666174676_d624432cbe_z.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8258/8666174440_c01f56348e_z.jpg)

So, would you do it?  Would it reduce the frame's value?  Any tips on a good finish?  I am pretty darn careful with this sort of thing so Im confident I can make a good job of it..

Thoughts??

Thanks,

Paul

Title: Re: Integrated Seatpost - cut it off? (Subrosa DTT)
Post by: Munnyella on April 20, 2013, 06:25 PM

I think it was Steven Costa, GTnumber1 that did it, should be easy enough to do, and as they were available as a normal seat post too, I can't see it affecting values.

MM

Title: Re: Integrated Seatpost - cut it off? (Subrosa DTT)
Post by: GavinDavis on April 20, 2013, 07:08 PM

Personally I wouldnt do it as it will take away the frame's originality! 

Keep it original  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Integrated Seatpost - cut it off? (Subrosa DTT)
Post by: Robbo on April 20, 2013, 07:26 PM

Don't do it.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Integrated Seatpost - cut it off? (Subrosa DTT)
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on April 20, 2013, 07:48 PM

Cut it off Paul  :daumenhoch:  If you are going to keep it, what does it matter mate. Too many bikes sitting around gathering dust these days. Ride it while you can  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Integrated Seatpost - cut it off? (Subrosa DTT)
Post by: GavinDavis on April 20, 2013, 08:08 PM

Its designed to he ridden with the integrated post......ride it like it was designed!

Or sell me it and buy another frame with a 2ft seatpost  ;D

Title: Re: Integrated Seatpost - cut it off? (Subrosa DTT)
Post by: oldschoolace on April 20, 2013, 09:14 PM

I wouldn't cut it off personally but if you are adamant you can get special clamps to guide a hack saw straight for this sort of thing  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Integrated Seatpost - cut it off? (Subrosa DTT)
Post by: Wadz on April 20, 2013, 09:18 PM

Mine was already cut when i bought it  but it not the original colour ,the bike is still fooking  awsome and I've had 3 people wanting to buy it now I've up graded to a 2012 aggro mag model even though ive not advertised it.