I've mentioned this in my general restoration thread, but figured I'd break it out as a separate topic/question here. I recently picked up a Barracuda A2E frame and it came along with some components which I'm not sure are original to the bike or not - one of those is the seat-post. As you can see, it's a somewhat unique 2-bolt setup but it's missing one of the clamps so it's currently useless. Just wondering if any of you have this same seat-post which might indicate it was original with the bike in ~'94.
It seems rather unlikely I'll find the missing part, but even a pic of the missing part would be a help so I could fabricate a new one. I realize this isn't really an economically sensible project to take on, but since I have a mill and a lathe, I figured why not take on the challenge?
This is the same post I have on my 94 Cuda Comp. See the pictures in the memberd bikes section. viewtopic.php?f=11&t=176
I don't really like this post but is original to the bike.
93 A2R blue/white 14" Craigslist Austin, on the cheap 94 A2M silver/white 14" Cenna's Cycles SA, original owner 94 Cuda Comp purple/white 14" won on Ebay 95 XX Team gold/white 14" Craigslist Memphis
mixalive wrote:This is the same post I have on my 94 Cuda Comp. See the pictures in the memberd bikes section. viewtopic.php?f=11&t=176
I don't really like this post but is original to the bike.
Thanks for the confirm and link. If you get a chance, do you think you might be able to take some close-up pics of the clamp portion of the seatpost? I think I can machine the part I need from some AL round bar stock, but it would be nice to see how it came from the factory.
If it were me, I would move on to a better post. A Thomson is much better. To me, the adjustability of the factory post is poor.
93 A2R blue/white 14" Craigslist Austin, on the cheap 94 A2M silver/white 14" Cenna's Cycles SA, original owner 94 Cuda Comp purple/white 14" won on Ebay 95 XX Team gold/white 14" Craigslist Memphis
I will give you mine if you buy me a Thomson. It is in a lot better shape than yours..
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93 A2R blue/white 14" Craigslist Austin, on the cheap 94 A2M silver/white 14" Cenna's Cycles SA, original owner 94 Cuda Comp purple/white 14" won on Ebay 95 XX Team gold/white 14" Craigslist Memphis
