Slipping seat post
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Hi All
I have an aluminium framed MTB hard tail which I have had for years and just started using again. However when I ride it the seat post creeps lower and lower.
The clamp is as tight as I can get it.
The post used to be lightly greased but the grease has turned to thick gack. I intend to clean the lot up and lube the clamp. But any other thoughts appreciated.
Rocksteadyeddie said:
Does the frame have a small slit down the back of it to allow if to "clamp" the seat pin? If so make sure it's clear of gunk. You shouldn't really need to grease a seat pin either.
Yes it does.Going to try a good clean up and lubing the clamp so I can get it tighter.
b2hbm said:
Is the clamp cracked ? Not as daft as it sounds, I had one crack just by the bolt a few years back with similar symptoms.
You're lucky though, usually the problem with bikes that are left awhile is that you can't shift the seat pin without damaging either the pin or frame !
Don't know. I will have a closer look later.You're lucky though, usually the problem with bikes that are left awhile is that you can't shift the seat pin without damaging either the pin or frame !
Flippin' Kipper said:
Neither the bike nor post is carbon.Manks said:
Flippin' Kipper said:
Neither the bike nor post is carbon.Edited by Flippin' Kipper on Sunday 17th October 19:38
Flippin' Kipper said:
Manks said:
Flippin' Kipper said:
Neither the bike nor post is carbon.Edited by Flippin' Kipper on Sunday 17th October 19:38
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