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@tdm
Hey everyone,
I've got a old raleigh frame which I'm currently using as a singlespeed commuter. The old seatpost bolt stripped so I cut it out, however the LBS didn't have a suitable replacement bolt so I just decided to use a standard allen bolt/nut with some washers either side, but it doesn't seem to keep the seatpost tight enough. Anyone got any solutions? The bike isn't anything special so I just want a solution that works effectively in stopping the seatpost from slipping down.
Is there any way to use a modern style clamp like this: