Barracuda - Totally Driven!

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...

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.

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.

With some help from the MTB Forums, it would appear that this is the part I need (or need to fabricate)....

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.

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!

Thomson.......there is no other. +1 to that thought

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

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.

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