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Seat post slippage

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#1 ·
I have a carbon frame 29er and to get a dropper post I needed to use a delrin shim to go from the 34.9 seat tube to 30.9 to use the LEV post.I have a quick release on the post collar.I rode today without any lube or grease and the post was dropping down. It just dropped gradually over the ride. I have heard I could use a carbon paste but that would be between the shim and the seat post tube. Would I also use the carbon paste on the shim and the dropper post tube and would that help with the slipping. Hope I explained properly.
 
#7 ·
The shim has a lip on it. I bought some carbon paste last night and put it on all the surfaces. I could barely get the seat post to insert after this,so I have a feeling the paste will make the difference and stop the slippage. Will check after next ride.
 
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