How to fit a carbon railed saddle on a Save Seatpost?

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larsdanielsen

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Discussion starter · #1 · Aug 1, 2011

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Hi,

I ride a Flash Ultimate and would like to keep the Save Seatpost. But can you fit an oval Carbon railed saddle like Fizik or Speedneedle in it?

If yes - how?

 

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#2 · Aug 1, 2011

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you need the USE SUMO kit for carbon Fizik saddle

normally on stock on dr-cannondale.de

 

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#3 · Aug 1, 2011

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I had to get USE to make one for me.

The rails on most carbon saddles are huge compared to the tiny Fizik ones.

I,m running a Selle C64 carbon saddle and it's sweet.

 

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#4 · Aug 2, 2011

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Mostly only stock 1 or 2 types.

For the real deal go to http://use1.com/product/000071/sumo-clamp-kit/

Are happy to help you and sort out what you need.

 

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#5 · Aug 2, 2011

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If you have a Flash Ultimate, it should come stock with the Save post clamp for carbon rails as it is spec'd with the Antares Carbon.

 

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#6 · Aug 2, 2011

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Yes maybe, but the Antares has also specific dimensions see table from USE
Don't try to skimp on the clamp, a carbon railed saddle is costly :nono:

By the way, the USE clamp is not really the best for carbon rails. There are worse clamps but also better ones

 

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#7 · Aug 2, 2011

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Do people grease the USE rail clamp on the SAVE? (on the rotating surfaces) I find it really difficult to adjust the pitch of the saddle once the rails are on. I'm sure some a little grease in there would help but make it tippy in use.

 

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#8 · Aug 2, 2011

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Best is to use grease/mounting paste, otherwise everything could gal.

Especially bolt is dry mounted at manufacturing, if not greased and let alone for a while can be a real pain to release.
If on the heavy side, carbon paste does wonders.

I've changed the bolt for Ti, and to be sure release it every 4-6 months.

 

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Discussion starter · #9 · Aug 2, 2011

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Can people tell a difference between the Save seatpost (is it noticebly more compliant) than any other 27,2 carbon seat post ie. a lighter new ultimate?