The seatpost only has one job. And yet it is often a tricky endeavour until it reliably and permanently holds the saddle where the cyclist wants it.
TOUR gives tips.
Degree of difficulty: for everyone
You will need:
- Tool: Hexagon socket, torque spanner, spirit level
- Excipients: Fat
Tips & Tricks
1. frame supports that are shorter than 40 millimetres put an above-average load on lightweight saddle frames made of titanium, titanium tubing or carbon - there is a risk of breakage! Sharp edges can also damage the material.
2. if the front or rear bends of the saddle frame are clamped, there is a risk of the saddle frame or seat post breaking.
3. use the torque spanner to check that the seat post fastening bolts are secure after 100 to 300 kilometres and then every 2,000 kilometres.
4. check whether your saddle still swings. Some frame clamps are so high that the saddle cover almost rests on them. A gap of two centimetres ensures suspension travel and therefore comfort.
Patent seat posts
Two-bolt patent seat posts
Seatposts with yoke clamping
Seatposts with partially concealed yoke clamping
