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  1. Does anybody know if the salsa quick-release seatpost clamp will fit the
    2006 24 " torker dx? UDC has two sizes, but I'm not sure if either will
    fit. Does anyone use this particular clamp, and if so, what is your
    opinion of it? How is it any better/stronger than the typical type
    (chrome) quick-release clamp that comes standard on the Sun 28" unis?
    Thanks!

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  2. This is THE clamp. No longer the only one (Azonic has a similar one
    out), but still the best. Far better than the Sun in every way.

    I don't know if there is a size that will fit the DX, though I'm
    guessing there is. What's the OD of your seat tube?

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  3. go to a bike shop for small parts like thats...i have a Salsa
    Flip-Off/Lock on a uni with a 25.4 post so i know one of the sizes will
    work.

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  4. whats so good about it? is it better than a non quick release?

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  5. mornish said:

    whats so good about it? is it better than a non quick release?

    You don't need to bring an allen wrench with you when ever you go
    riding. It is easier to move your seat and stuff. The salsa is probably
    the strongest and holds the seat in place better than all the other
    crappy QR clamps.

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  6. It is also much more sleak, and therefore not as bulky as other more
    dangerous clamps

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  7. Are QR clamps OK for trials stuff?

    I've been using a double bolt clamp and my seat always used to twist :P

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  8. They dont look bad, if you get the right size for your DX, then go for
    it.

    As for the bringing the allen wrench with me, usually if I wreck, i
    catch the uni, or never let go so the seat and the uni dont crash down,
    and I have my post clamp on tight enough that the seat cant twist,
    seriously, if you try to twist the seat right now, its either gonna rip
    the saddle off, or put so much force into the seat tube that it will
    snap off at the welding, and with it that tight, there's no need to
    bring an allen wrench.

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  9. I've been using the 'standard aluminium QR' (http://tinyurl.com/fjrv2)
    for muni for ages and that's been fine. The cheap steel one was strong
    enough while it lasted, but it broke through fatigue in the end.

    John

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  10. The lever looks a little long, like it would poke you in the leg if you
    were near to it.

    Rock on!
    Edd

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  11. The Salsa is good but it wears out much too fast. I go through three a
    year, which is BS. They gotta make the hinge/round part out of more
    durable steel or something. Unlocking and locking is what wears the
    thing out.

    JL

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  12. vivalargo said:

    The Salsa is good but it wears out much too fast. I go through three a
    year, which is BS. They gotta make the hinge/round part out of more
    durable steel or something. Unlocking and locking is what wears the
    thing out.

    JL

    Grit is the enemy of the cam surface on the Flip-Lok. If you keep it
    cleaned out and lubed with a dab of grease or anti-sieze it can last a
    long time. My first one wore out fairly quickly, but I have been on my
    second one for several years now by taking care of it. Actually, I
    seldom adjust my seat hieght anymore, but I still don't want a clamp
    that requires a tool.

    Remember that if JL only goes through 3 of something a year, it's
    pretty tough. He is not exactly easy on his equipment. 🙂

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