What size seat clamp do I need for a 28.6 seatpost?

For example, a 27.2mm seatpost (a size commonly found on road bikes) fits inside a 28.6mm diameter seat tube, so it’s a 28.6mm clamp you need.

How do I know the size of my seatpost?

To find out the diameter of your seatpost, you must remove the seatpost from the bicycle frame and look for the size, which is stamped just below the “Minimum Insert” line toward the bottom. The number will be a three-digit number (such as 26.8 or 27.2 or 31.6).

Are seatposts a standard size?

While there are any number of post diameters out there, most modern road and MTB bike frames accept a seatpost of either 27.2mm in diameter (‘standard’), 30.9 or 31.6mm (‘oversize’).

Are bicycle seatposts universal?

Yes, most modern bike seats are universal and can be interchanged with different seat posts. The exceptions are if you have much older equipment or a specialized bike. It’s best to check the number of rails and the rail width on your saddle to ensure a correct fit to the seat adapter.

What are the sizes of seat posts?

Seatpost diameters generally range from 22 mm to 35 mm in 0.2 mm increments. The most common size is 27.2 mm (1.07 in) for most bikes, especially for the higher-quality models. BMX bikes commonly use 25.4 seatposts. In some modern bikes with thicker alloy or carbon tubing, larger diameters such as 30.9 mm are used.

What is saddle clamp?

Saddle clamps, also known as pipe saddles allow for the addition of branch lines to existing piping systems in temporary or permanent installations. Saddle clamps, also known as pipe saddles allow for the addition of branch lines to existing piping systems in temporary or permanent installations.

What is the standard size of a bicycle seat post?

27.2 mm
Seatpost diameters generally range from 22 mm to 35 mm in 0.2 mm increments. The most common size is 27.2 mm (1.07 in) for most bikes, especially for the higher-quality models. BMX bikes commonly use 25.4 seatposts.