Wtd: Decent seatpost collar

Any good seatpost collars out there? 31.8

Hard to find a bad one. QR? Bolt? Colour?

I know Thomsons are always wanted on these forums - so something with a good reputation I guess. Just wondered if there were any in parts bins on here.

Ideally bolt and black/dark coloured or chrome.

anyone?

I got a standard one .
What is wrong with your old one?

Rusty and a bit discoloured. Just had my frame repainted so thought I'd get a new one. Might just buy a Thomson brand new then.

Well worth I had one off there seatpost great quality what frame did you paint the black Single speed ?

Nope, my Specialized Langster

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Hope collar would look nice and is half the price. I always found Thomson collars a bit too bulky and not a fan of the shape.

I thought that too! Can't find a 31.8 one :(

I got a green salsa liplock 32.0 that would prob work, size and colour-wise. Mint condition, never fitted. Bought wrong size, during lockdown 1 and couldn't be bothered returning it as the post office queues were always too long. And also lazy.

£15, based in E5 if any use (prefer not to post). Otherwise I'll probably build a bike around it. It's a nice thing. I feel a bit like golem when I hold it.

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I've had salsa QR, hope (bolt and QR versions) and Thomson. Had slipping issues with Hope QR and Salsa QR on a Thomson post.

Hope bolt worked OK for a while when slightly over torque spec, but eventually snapped (as I later discovered many do).

Never had an issue with Thomson. Wouldnt buy hope or salsa (QR) ever again.

Thomson seatposts are notorious for slipping if you have a google.

Interesting that your Thomson clamp resolved it though.

I won't buy another Thomson seatpost.

Oh, i always thought it was a clamp issue and not a seatpost one. Maybe it was my post all along.

I know the Hope clamps have weak bolts. Never tried the Salsa bolt clamp, but I know many swear by them

I want to see a bike built around a seat clamp!

Who knows! Could be either I guess. I just had that issue with mine and have since read about other people having the same issue and it's always seems to be a thomson post.

There's been sillier projects on here...

ah, it's nice but that green is a bit of a clash with the olive green that I've had my frame painted (above) - thanks though!

no probs!

I may have a black campagnola , Need to check the size.

I need a 31.8 - cheers

Here we go

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Does the job - did you want to PM what you value it as? Cheers

PM'd

I've got a black JRC one to sell..