Titanium seatpost

[Maherees]

Hello,
The clamping mechanism of my deda carbon seatpost has deteriorated so looks like time to buy a new one but as my bike (PX Tempest) has a titanium frame would it be better to get a titanium seatpost? And is it able to absorb the low level vibration that carbon seems to.
Thanks

 

[Maherees]

ok did a bit of reading and it seems a titanium post has much the same vibration absorption as carbon so had a punt on ebay on one from China.

 

[vickster]

I like the Ti post on my Sabbath, looks good too

 

[ColinJ]

I like the Ti post on my CAAD5 (<--- bike in avatar photo). Unfortunately, I forgot to use copper paste when I fitted it to the Al frame so it is now a permanent, unadjustable fixture! I assume that would not happen with Ti in Ti?

 

[Maherees]

I'll know in 3 weeks!

 

[ianrauk]

With Ti seatpost, make sure you tighten up more then you think as Ti on Ti has a tendency to slip.

 

[Maherees]

Do need to put some sort paste as you do with a carbon post?

 

[raleighnut]

I like the Ti post on my CAAD5 (<--- bike in avatar photo). Unfortunately, I forgot to use copper paste when I fitted it to the Al frame so it is now a permanent, unadjustable fixture! I assume that would not happen with Ti in Ti?

Totally the wrong thing to use, the best product is Vaseline/petroleum jelly (ooer missus) ...........completely inert, non conducive and waterproof so it stops any galvanic corrosion

 

[ianrauk]

Do need to put some sort paste as you do with a carbon post?

I don't use anything. I suggest you use nothing at first, wack that thing up tight and see how you go.

 

[ianrauk]

I assume that would not happen with Ti in Ti?

I've had an alloy post get stuck in a Ti frame ( managed to get it out with a massive effort, lesson learnt. Check alloy seat post every few weeks), Ti on Ti has never been a problem.

 

[GuyBoden]

I've had an alloy post get stuck in a Ti frame ( managed to get it out with a massive effort, lesson learnt. Check alloy seat post every few weeks), Ti on Ti has never been a problem.

Thanks, I'll quickly run to garage and check my two Ti bikes.

One post is carbon and one is alloy, both with paste.

Edit: Both fine.

 

[Hicky]

Alloy post in my van nic, moved possibly twice in 9 yrs…moved the other day for my lad to use…moved freely…admittedly it is coated in vaseline(that was the closest lubricant I had to hand at the time😉).

 

[raleighnut]

Alloy post in my van nic, moved possibly twice in 9 yrs…moved the other day for my lad to use…moved freely…admittedly it is coated in vaseline(that was the closest lubricant I had to hand at the time😉).

Vaseline is the correct thing to use*
as it is totally inert so unlike grease it doesn't promote galvanic corrosion.

* this applies to metal frames and seatposts, if you've got a 'plastic' frame/post then no

 

[cool_hand]

OP: how was the post you purchased from Ali?

 

[Maherees]

Not done many rides as I'm scared of rain, but the few times I have gone out it's been solid.