Looking for a flexing seatpost for my Hakka MX. Tried the Redshift and couldn't get the proper setback. Found the DCB Ergon style post and am wondering if anyone has experience with it? The bike takes a 31.6mm post, but I'm thinking of using a 27.2 with a shim since the smaller diameter should provide more flex, unless the factory adjusts the carbon layup to make up for the increased diameter.
From what I've read, liberal carbon assembly paste is required. Just concerned that in the 31.6 size, the amount of flex would be considerably less than the 27.2. I agree about shims, not the most elegant solution.
Volsung wrote:When I shimmed a 27.2 carbon post in a 31.6 frame I used carbon paste on both the inside and outside of the shim. It never slipped.
No clue on this seatpost though.
I have several Ergon/Canyon posts. Because of the split design they tend to slip even if not using a shim even when slathered in assembly paste. You typically have to tighten them beyond the official torque specs.
ljsmith: what are your thoughts about the comfort of your Ergon/Canyon posts and their use for a gravel bike? Are they all 27.2mm or larger diameter? My Hakka MX notes a torque spec of 5N-m for the seat post clamp...how much over did you tighten yours? Thanks for sharing your experience...
