Re: [CR]ICS modified seatpost - what is that thingie?

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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:15:24 -0800
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]ICS modified seatpost - what is that thingie?
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Ray Dobbins wrote:
>
> i was looking at the ics components on the cr site, and i was wondering
> what the purpose was of the button/plug/thingie that is on the
> seatpost.
>
> here's the link:
>
> http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Switzerland/ICS/ICS_show_bike1.htm
>
> just curious.

The button is an actually an allen head (with removable rubbler plug) that controls an expander cone in the end of the seat post (just like a stem). You will notice there is no seat post clamp on the frame.

http://www.classicrendezvous.com/images/Switzerland/ICS_show_bike/seat_post_detail_2.jpg

Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California

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