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Ti frame / Ti Seatpin
I have read some places that using a ti seatpin with a ti frame is a
bad idea, since the two pieces of titanium will have a tendency to bond. But, I would imagine that with proper greasing, this won't happen. Anyone have any insight? Is it risky to use a ti frame with a ti seatpin? Only risky if you have poor frame hygeine? Any thoughts at all? |
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marco007esq wrote:
I have read some places that using a ti seatpin with a ti frame is a bad idea, since the two pieces of titanium will have a tendency to bond. But, I would imagine that with proper greasing, this won't happen. Anyone have any insight? Is it risky to use a ti frame with a ti seatpin? Only risky if you have poor frame hygeine? Any thoughts at all? If you don't remove your seat posts often, use a good grade of anti-seize such as Ti-Prep liberally. I remove my seat posts once a month or so, and have used grease to keep everything oh-so-smooth. |
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marco007esq wrote:
I have read some places that using a ti seatpin with a ti frame is a bad idea, since the two pieces of titanium will have a tendency to bond. But, I would imagine that with proper greasing, this won't happen. Anyone have any insight? Is it risky to use a ti frame with a ti seatpin? Only risky if you have poor frame hygeine? Any thoughts at all? I have three ti frames, all with ti seatposts, ti head steams and ti handlebars. I haven't encountered any problems at all. Try asking Mark Hickey of Habenaro Bikes, he should be able to help you. Marty |
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"Dave Thompson" wrote:
marco007esq wrote: I have read some places that using a ti seatpin with a ti frame is a bad idea, since the two pieces of titanium will have a tendency to bond. But, I would imagine that with proper greasing, this won't happen. Anyone have any insight? Is it risky to use a ti frame with a ti seatpin? Only risky if you have poor frame hygeine? Any thoughts at all? If you don't remove your seat posts often, use a good grade of anti-seize such as Ti-Prep liberally. I remove my seat posts once a month or so, and have used grease to keep everything oh-so-smooth. What he said. Normally anti-seize is used when you have a high-pressure ti-to-ti contact (like a ti bolt in a ti boss). But for a seat post that's taken out at least occasionally I'd just use grease. If OTOH the post may be left in for (literally) years at a time without adjustment, anti-seize wouldn't be a bad idea. Mark Hickey Habanero Cycles http://www.habcycles.com Home of the $695 ti frame |
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What he said. Normally anti-seize is used when you have a high-pressure ti-to-ti contact (like a ti bolt in a ti boss). But for a seat post that's taken out at least occasionally I'd just use grease. If OTOH the post may be left in for (literally) years at a time without adjustment, anti-seize wouldn't be a bad idea. Mark Hickey Habanero Cycles http://www.habcycles.com Home of the $695 ti frame I doubt that I could ask for a better authority on the subject than Mark Hickey. Thank you! |
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"marco007esq" wrote:
What he said. Normally anti-seize is used when you have a high-pressure ti-to-ti contact (like a ti bolt in a ti boss). But for a seat post that's taken out at least occasionally I'd just use grease. If OTOH the post may be left in for (literally) years at a time without adjustment, anti-seize wouldn't be a bad idea. I doubt that I could ask for a better authority on the subject than Mark Hickey. Thank you! There are probably dozens of people on this news group who have more metallurgical knowledge than I do. All I have is about ten years of anecdotal evidence. ;-) Mark Hickey Habanero Cycles http://www.habcycles.com Home of the $695 ti frame |
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