Attractive Seatpost Quick Release Replacement Solutions

[dirttorpedo]

I have a Ritchey Ultra with Tom's classic fastback seat stay design. The frame came sans seatpost quick release and the frame requires a relatively long quick release so none of the period correct ones I've picked up over the years fits. I managed to buy an aftermarket modern version, but it was crap - plasticy, weak and fugly. I'm currently running a bolt and nut, which does the job, but looks terrible too. Wondering if anyone else has had a similar situation and found a nice looking replacement solution. doesn't need to be quick release - it just needs to function and have a bit of that ooh ahhh factor.

 

[bikeworkshop]

You've got unthreaded holes in a brazed-on collar, either side of the slot? 6mm, 8mm?

 

[Retro_Roy]

i have a few kicking around. what length do you need? base of head to end of threads.
do you need the smaller or larger diameter?

 

[dirttorpedo]

You've got unthreaded holes in a brazed-on collar, either side of the slot? 6mm, 8mm?

i have a few kicking around. what length do you need? base of head to end of threads.
do you need the smaller or larger diameter?

I think it's the larger diameter. I will measure tonight and get back to you. Would be awesome to source something period correct - they just look right.

 

[bikeworkshop]

Post a photo too - different designs expected different clamps