2001 Marin Bear Valley seat post

[kipperthedog]

I have a 2001 Marin Bear Valley with a seized seat post. Assuming I can get it out, would anyone know for sure what size it is. The 1999 catalogue says 27mm, but my basic vernier caliper measures just over, so maybe 27.2mm.

 

[Iwasgoodonce]

Perhaps that is why it is stuck?

 

[Iwasgoodonce]

I have just consulted the internet. There’s not much there is there? I mean, there’s loads, just not that. I now know the spokes were 1.8mm
I can only suggest getting hold of both.

 

[kipperthedog]

The Internet was a disappointment! Old mountain bikes are more niche than we think!

It is the original seat post that's stuck so it must be the right size. I have 3 spare 27.2s but no 27 so it might not be worth messing about with if I will need to buy a sestpost.

 

[winjohn]

If the catalogue says it is 27mm, it is probably 27mm, quite common for higher and steel tube frames.