Seat post puzzle

[Twozaskars]

Hello all. I'm in need of help with this seat post. I can't see how to separate it from the seat to which it is attached. It seems there is only one option - bend the thing open enough to remove the parts. Am I missing something obvious? It's titanium.

 

[ferrus]

I'm using a Van Nicholas that looks pretty identical. You just have to open it up enough to be able to tap one of the cradles out then it comes apart. It was a faff last time I did it but I don't think I needed to lever it open.
If you have to, use a bit of wood (not a screwdriver!) - it'll only need opening a mm and the Ti will spring back no problem.

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

Loads of these were made in china in the 90s - kalloy, I think. Orange even had them braded as their own.

Loosen the clamp a little, the top one will tap out sideways.

 

[ferrus]

Those are steel though while this one’s Ti. Not that it makes any difference as they can both handle being opened up a bit without causing damage.
I found with mine, removing the bolts allowed the clamp to be sprung open with out much force