Spider" wrote in message
om...
OK, I know I'm not supposed to clamp the aluminum frame into the
workstand (due to the possibility of crushing damage, I imagine.)

I'm supposed to clamp onto the seatpost. Great! Problem solved (or
avoided, at least.) But wait - I have a carbon fiber seat post. Is
it OK to clamp onto that? What are the dangers to me, my bike and/or
my seatpost?

I wrap a shop rag around my seatposts (regardless of type) before clamping
in stand. I also let the saddle and front wheel take most of the bike's
weight, as usually I only need the rear wheel/drivetrain elevated to work on
stuff.

Bill "still, if the post ain't strong enough for a workstand, DON'T RIDE IT"
S.