Hi all, my Specialized CG-R seatpost has lost the rubber insert that was jammed in the middle there. I’ve still been riding it and don’t notice any difference. Anyone have any experience with this?
I’m inclined to believe the carbon is more than strong enough and the rubber insert was more cosmetic than anything but I am interested to know if I’m way out of line.
Thanks
by scurvytb
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If I’m not mistaken, the Zertz inserts on Roubaix/Ruby frames was added mainly because riders were uncomfortable with having a big hole on the stays of their frame, not because it was actually needed structurally. I wouldn’t be surprised of the CG-R seatpost was the same.
Yeah per above, I wouldn’t be worried about it failing. It may be less damped/more springy without the elastomer.
Yes. From the ones I warranted in the past. They do and will break. Not a place id wand to have my ass when it decides to let er go. The engineers at specialized arent guessing at these things the adjusting their designs on a whim because some “expert” says it needs something in this dead space. The glue failed likely after what they calculated the life expectancy of the product. Remember the lifetime warranty isnt for your lifetime but rather what has been figured for the product. Take it to a specialized dealer and see what they can do for you. If you’re the original owner it should be easy.
Ex-specialized Rep here, that’s going to break.
You couldn’t pay me to ride that seatpost.
„I’ve still been riding it and don’t notice any difference.“
Adjust your sensitivity …