I just received my new Torker DX 24". I’m so anxious to try it out but the
seatpost is too long. I suppose a pipe-cutter is in order. Has anyone else
had to cut theirs down or do I need to request a replacement?
pw
I had a seatpost that was too long that I just cut down by about 2 inches with a bansaw
I had to cut 5 inches off my coker seat post, its as low as it can go too and I’m not real short (5’10") the seat post was for giants I guess.
You can just use a hacksaw. You might have to file the edges a little but its easy.
I had the same issue with mine - I thought it was because I’m 5’6". So I had a guy in a shop down the airfield cut four inches off the post, and it’s fine now.
Re: Torker Unistar DX 24"
If you have a pipe cuter handy, that is definately the cleanest way to cut the seatpost. I’ve cut about 3 seatposts with a pipe cutter since I started unicycling 
I’ve used pipe cutters and hack saws. Both work, but the pipe cutter gives a cleaner cut.
Daniel
What are you waitng for?
Cut it!
Ride it!
Tommy
Use your pipe cutter gently. I broke one when trying to cut a seat post once. Turns out it was a cheapie pipe cutter anyway, so be advised. Pipe cutter will do the best job.
If you use a hacksaw or other type of regular saw, be sure to file the outer and inner edges afterward. If you don’t, you’ll be swearing someday and then wish you did!
On unicycles with big wheels, like the Coker, it can be hard to estimate just how much post someone needs. So longer is better. You don’t have much to work with if you’re shorter, but you can always cut. You can’t add on!
I actually cut a seat post the other day in fact. I sold one of my unicycles! (but I got a new one the same week, so the count hasn’t changed…) I only had a hacksaw available. Time for a new blade on that, and/or a proper pipe cutter!
how long were all these seatposts that you people speak of before you cut them? 400mm? 350? im just curious; the kh24 i ordered is coming with 350’s and i was a bit concerned they would be too short.
-grant
i had to shorten my seat post when the dx came in too… luckly i have a machine shop at my disposal and could cut it poi’fectly…
If you go the hacksaw route, you can wrap a leather strap (like an old belt) around the seatpost to act as a cutting guide. That will help you get a straighter cut.
If you don’t want to do it yourself, you can take it to a bike shop where they will (or should) have a special hacksaw cutting guide where they’ll be able to get a nearly perfect straight cut. Here’s a picture of a fancy cutting guide: Park Tool SG-6 cutting guide
If you opt for a pipe cutter, see this post. And it’s a good idea to have an extra cutting wheel on hand just in case you break a cutting wheel during the cut.
Unless you are very tall, it will be fine. If anything you’ll have to shorten it (cut off the end).
Re: Torker Unistar DX 24"
Yahooo!! Thanks for all of the input. I picked up a pipe cutter on my way
home last night and now I have a custom fit seat post. This morning I had
the best uni-ride to work, didn’t have to hop off at all and enjoyed the
cushy velo seat non-stop. So jazzed about the new equipment.
Thanks again for all of your help.
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> I just received my new Torker DX 24". I’m so anxious to try it out but
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> seatpost is too long. I suppose a pipe-cutter is in order. Has anyone
else
> had to cut theirs down or do I need to request a replacement?
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> pw
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