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Hunter Seatpost Sizing Question

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  1. I’m trying to finalize the setup for my Hunter 36, and it’s clear I need
    to get a wider seatpost than the one on my current GB4 36. I tried to
    use the spare aluminum shim I had from UDC, but it's not the right size
    and anyway I'd rather have a clean interface. I did a search on some
    past threads on RSU, and it looks like the Hunter takes a 26.8
    seatpost. Looking at the selections on UDC, I’m not finding this width
    for either the Primo Rod or Thompson, which would be my preferred
    choices. I found this surprising since UDC sells Hunters. Assuming I
    need to buy one from a bike supplier instead, I checked the stock
    online at Performance. Found two choices…a Thompson road post, and a
    Thompson MTB post. So here are my questions:

    1) Does anyone know the functional difference between these, and which
    would be preferable for cokering?

    'Road Seatpost' (http://tinyurl.com/2kmp5w)

    'MTB Seatpost' (http://tinyurl.com/ywfg28)

    Regardless of Road or MTB, I’m assuming I’d get the “Black/268” model,
    and that 268 is shorthand for 26.8.

    2) Any Hunter owners using any other type of rail-adapter seatpost
    that you would recommend?

    Thanks,

    TB

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  2. Frame sizes for MTB's are generally chosen smaller for crotch clearance
    above the top tube. They therefore require a longer seatpost. There are
    also larger diameter seatposts now available for MTB's that are
    stouter. The two seatposts you show have the same tilt clamp apparatus.
    If the roadbike post is long enough for you, you can consider it a
    subset of the MTB seatposts because you can saw either one off to the
    required length.

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  3. Tom, the "Elite" road model is more than adequate. They take a hit and
    do not bend. Thomson also makes the "Masterpiece" model which has even
    less material and is still stout.

    Here's another source for new:
    http://tinyurl.com/24uwnf

    I got mine used on eBay.

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