Seat post

[k24000]

Hi all just brought a new seat post for my 98 K2 4000  size 27.2 I have just tryed to install it and seems to me too tight the old seat post was a cheap ex post and the new one a Race face evolve not sure what to do does anyone know for sure I need a 27.2 Thanks Mick

[fyrstormer]

If the old seatpost was undersized, it's possible the seatpost clamp crushed the top of the seat tube, and the inner diameter is now too narrow for a properly-sized seatpost.

[k24000]

That's what I am worried about I wonder if I could put tension using a screwdriver on the small slot which is covered by the clamp so the spec is 27.2 then?

[k24000]

Thanks Frystormer you were on the money the owner before decided to do just what you said hope to get it sorted though

[Spokes]

Just go gently with a screw driver in the slot and you'll be fine. I had to do this only last month on a cram I bought and it worked just fine.

Chris

[k24000]

Guys did just that all fittted and ok now well pleased thanks so much more adjustability on the new post as well

[fyrstormer]

Try to avoid bending the seat tube again, if you can help it. Any amount of bending weakens aluminum at least a little, unlike steel or titanium.

[k24000]

Will do thanks