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Carbon seatpost and aluminum frame
#1
I'm putting a carbon seat post in an aluminum frame. Does it matter what type of grease I use?
thanks
mike
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#2
I really would not suggest any. If I am right and hopefully someone will verify or correct me that being it is a Carbon material it should not be greased or anything.
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
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#3
The carbon seat post came with grease. I'll be taking the seat post off to do maintenance. I've been told not to clamp onto a carbon seatpost due to poss damage.?
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#4
Hi Mikeyatc i have a easton EC70 carbon seatpost on my cannondale Caad8 Aluminum Frame and i used Philwood Grease and is Fine no Problem
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#5
Hmm maybe I was thinking the opposite carbon frames should not have grease in the seat post tube?
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
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#6
I think you want carbon paste, not grease, for the carbon seat post.

Something like (this is not an endorsement): http://www.bikesomewhere.com/bikesomewhere.cfm/product/280/2443/19159
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