That explains it. I spent ages sanding down my layback til it fitted and then decided I wanted something specific so got a 27.0 which fitted at first but then an inch in would hardly budge. So the post got marked and can't be returned. I'd seriously go for a 26.8 or get it reemed properly. Not sure I'll get this other one out it's that tight!
26.9?! Awesome.
You selling your Thomson seatpost?