Original A2E Seat-post?

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Original A2E Seat-post?

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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? :twisted:

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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.
93 A2R blue/white 14" Craigslist Austin, on the cheap
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94 Cuda Comp purple/white 14" won on Ebay
95 XX Team gold/white 14" Craigslist Memphis

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

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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.
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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! :lol:
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Thomson.......there is no other. +1 to that thought
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I will give you mine if you buy me a Thomson. It is in a lot better shape than yours..
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93 A2R blue/white 14" Craigslist Austin, on the cheap
94 A2M silver/white 14" Cenna's Cycles SA, original owner
94 Cuda Comp purple/white 14" won on Ebay
95 XX Team gold/white 14" Craigslist Memphis

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


:lol: Thanks for the generous offer. :mrgreen:
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Success! :mrgreen:
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