Carbon Seat Post

[CanucksTraveller]

Hi again

Can anyone recommend carbon seat paste and how much do I put on? Is it just a matter of putting a blob on my finger and putting a thin layer on the seat post or do I also put some in the inside of the tube where the seat post goes?

Thanks in advance

J

Just smear a bit on the post using your finger.

I just use Giant carbon assembly paste, simply because it came with my bike. You can often pick up little sachets of paste in bike shops, often on the counter for a pound or two. A big tube at 13 quid or whatever is a waste, you'll never use more than a smear of it unless you run a workshop.

 

[derrick]

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/finish-line-fiber-grip-carbon-fibre-assembly-gel-50ml/

 

[rogerzilla]

FSA pink gunge can be had in individual packets. I used some on the Boardman.

 

[Glasgow44]

Thanks for your replies. I found this one too - any good?

Amazon product ASIN B00BBX8WP0View: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Muc-Off-Carbon-Gripper-Assembly-Paste/dp/B00BBX8WP0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=carbon+paste+seat+post&qid=1590053972&sprefix=carbon+paste&sr=8-3

 

[carlosfandangus]

Its the one I use and bought, however it is 75 ml.!!!! not a large amount however you don't need even this amount, you only need a smear on your finger to apply, mine will probably last the next 20 years!!! If you can get a small sachet for a couple of quid, do that, You really don't need 75 ml unless you have a lot of bikes

 

[Ajax Bay]

I found this one

I recommend you buy stuff from your LBS or a reputable supplier/seller; not some random Amazon.
Or even Halfords (£3 for 10ml).

 

[wafter]

FWIW though my half-arsed research the Finish Line stuff seems to be amongst the most well-regarded, so I'll be buying some of this when I eventually pull my finger out..

 

[carlosfandangus]

FWIW though my half-arsed research the Finish Line stuff seems to be amongst the most well-regarded, so I'll be buying some of this when I eventually pull my finger out..

It will be difficult to pull out with carbon paste on it

 

[Globalti]

I wonder if toothpaste would work the same? The mint flavour would soon flash off. Really all you need is something grippy.

Edit: or gritty.

 

[carlosfandangus]

Not going to try it, I have 75 ml it will do me for the next 20 years

 

[Glasgow44]

Hi there. Me again. I've got another question. Do I still torque to the recommended nm even with the carbon paste applied?

Thanks in advance

J

 

[Ajax Bay]

Yes. Makes no difference.

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