Original A2E Seat-post?

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    • March 14, 2012 at 1:37 pm
    DPDISXR4Ti
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    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? 😈


    Any leads or input appreciated… :)

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    • March 14, 2012 at 7:52 pm
    mixalive
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    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.

    • March 15, 2012 at 1:28 am
    DPDISXR4Ti
    Member
    @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.

    • March 15, 2012 at 12:45 pm
    DPDISXR4Ti
    Member
    With some help from the MTB Forums, it would appear that this is the part I need (or need to fabricate)….

    • March 16, 2012 at 12:05 am
    mixalive
    Member
    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.
    • March 16, 2012 at 2:46 am
    DPDISXR4Ti
    Member
    @mixalive wrote:

    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.

    But that would be too easy! 😆

    • March 16, 2012 at 1:25 pm
    vpc66
    Member
    Thomson…….there is no other. +1 to that thought
    • March 16, 2012 at 8:14 pm
    mixalive
    Member
    I will give you mine if you buy me a Thomson. It is in a lot better shape than yours..
    • March 17, 2012 at 1:26 pm
    DPDISXR4Ti
    Member
    @mixalive wrote:

    I will give you mine if you buy me a Thomson. It is in a lot better shape than yours..

    😆 Thanks for the generous offer. :mrgreen:

    • April 8, 2012 at 3:01 pm
    DPDISXR4Ti
    Member
    Success! :mrgreen: [attachment=0:1bw39w54]BarracudaSeatPost.JPG[/attachment:1bw39w54]
    • April 9, 2012 at 1:56 am
    willywill
    Guest
    Nice…Perseverence paid off!
    • July 18, 2013 at 4:47 pm
    DPDISXR4Ti
    Member
    Digging up this old post as I’m finally getting around to building this into a usable bike. I was thinking I’d want to get a quick-release seatpost clamp, but now that I look at the design, it appears that the only option is to use a simple bolt and nut through the existing brazed-on stays – yes, no, maybe??? Anyone have any close-up pics of the original factory bolt?

    Might be just as well since the 30mm seatpost is a bit of a rarely-used oddball size. BTW, is 30mm the “official” size? The I.D. of the tube measures out at 29.9mm and the original post at 29.95mm

    • July 18, 2013 at 7:44 pm
    vpc66
    Member
    Cheap bikes use a simple bolt and nut, go to a bike shop or online and get a seat binder bolt..they really do not cost that much and you will be far more happy with the clean look. That being a part that has no need to be vintage I would hit up the bike shop first,more than likely they would want more on line .
    • July 18, 2013 at 8:04 pm
    DPDISXR4Ti
    Member
    @vpc66 wrote:

    Cheap bikes use a simple bolt and nut

    Yea, but this wasn’t a cheap bike when new! :mrgreen: Looks like a 1/4″ x 1.5″ bolt will do the trick. Stainless Allen head with a nylock nut is what I’ll aim for.

    • July 18, 2013 at 8:24 pm
    vpc66
    Member
    That was my point..use seat binder hardware. Just typing in seat binder bolt on ebay this came up with many more..the price on this one is 5.04 with free shipping. Would not surprise me to find it at a bike shop for less.
    • July 20, 2013 at 3:39 am
    DPDISXR4Ti
    Member
    @vpc66 wrote:

    That was my point..use seat binder hardware.

    Ah, missed the point! Next visit to the LBS I’ll see what they have. In the mean time, nut & bolt will suffice.

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