bikekid Posted August 14, 2011 Share Hi guys Need some advice - did a race last weekend and today and on both occasions my saddle is coming loose during the ride. Prior to the race I have made sure the saddle was at the right position and angle and securely tightened. I'll be missioning along and suddenly there will be a big crack from the thing and my saddle slips so the saddle is pitched back instead if slightly forward. I will re position and tighten the thing and the same thing will happen further along. This only occurs when I hit a sharp bump and put sudden pressure on the saddle. I took the thing apart last weekend and I cannot see anything wrong with the whole set up. The "teeth" that maintains the pitch on the seat post and the other part so to speak look worn in some places but not badly IMO. I can take some pics if it will help. Do you guys have any tips or do I need to get a new seatpost I was thinking of maybe putting some cloth in there between the seatpost and the other bit(with a hole in the middle for the bolt) to give the thing a bit more grip. Thing is this only happens while out on the trail, on the stationary trainer the thing behaves itself. I should learn to keep my ar$e off the saddle for the bumpy bits but sometimes its just not possible... Does this happen to other people? To be be completely honest having a badly positioned saddle is not fun - didn't enjoy the ride this week and last weekend. Both me and my lower back thank you for any help and suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad890 Posted August 14, 2011 Share let me guess ritchey single bolt carbon seatpost? or at least it happened to me, i ended up selling the seatpost and getting one with micro-adjust (nuke proof post) rather, and since have had no problems with my saddle changing tilt during a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted August 14, 2011 Share i was gonna guess it worn threads on the bolts, or the bit into which the bolt threads could have worn threads. I dont suppose you checked those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikekid Posted August 14, 2011 Share Nah - it's a Giant connect seat post with a single bolt. Had a squizz at the bolt and the other bit the bolt screws into and the threads look fine My road bike has the same post so will have a squizz at that tomorrow and compare to what it should look like as its relatively new. Have a feeling I may have to just get a new post :/ Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Ride Posted August 14, 2011 Share Take out the bolt and grease it and tighten it, come back and tighten some more and before every ride make sure its tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBer Posted August 15, 2011 Share What worked for me is a double bolted seat post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted August 15, 2011 Share Those Giant Connect seat pillars are notorious for being crapola. Burn it and buy a double bolter. When I say double bolter I mean one bolt in front and the other behind not next to each other. Front-back design is best for getting the right angle and for staying stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD 1 Posted August 15, 2011 Share I bought myself a Momsen , double bolt (front back) set post. I chose this one as it was super light. After a few months of a sore ass I realized that the back seat post bolt was pushing up against the base of my saddle. I readjusted the saddle andstill same problem. The seat post would creak and groan and that meant I neededto tighten it. After the umpteenth tighten the whole for the allen key startedto strip, as did my patience. A will back whilst riding I didnot pay attention to the creaking and to my detriment the seat post clamp gavein a spectacular fashion. I had to walk back up the trail and find the parts to my seat post. Thank goodness I found it all and could reassemble and carry on riding.To solve this issue I bought a Richey ALU double bolt seat (side by side), so far no issues with it. I will no longer worry about buying a weight weenie based seat post. Its the one area were you must not compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikekid Posted August 15, 2011 Share Thanks for the advice guys - appreciate it. I will post a pic of the whole set up tonight so you can see what I am talking about.The seat has been creaking for a while so maybe it was just a matter of when it would go. Was looking on CWC at seatposts so will get a double bolter soon. Will choose 2 and ask what you guys think of them. The Giant system does seem very crude... Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikekid Posted August 15, 2011 Share Those Giant Connect seat pillars are notorious for being crapola. Burn it and buy a double bolter. When I say double bolter I mean one bolt in front and the other behind not next to each other. Front-back design is best for getting the right angle and for staying stable. Thanks - have started looking online at seatposts. My mate at work said I should maybe try superglue?? Do you think it will work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted August 15, 2011 Share My mate at work said I should maybe try superglue?? Do you think it will work? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikekid Posted August 15, 2011 Share No. Thanks, thought as much :/ No harm in asking. Will have to start shopping I guess. Thanks for the help guys - greatly appreciate it. Just need to decide if I get a double bolter with the 2 side by side or one behind the other as there are differing opionions on this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikekid Posted August 15, 2011 Share Didn't realise there were so many diameters for seat posts - not a huge amount for 30.9mm Found some on CWC - any thoughts? Hope Eternity Seatpost - Bit priceyhttp://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/hope-eternity-seatpost Ritchey Comp V2 Seatpost - Looks like it has the same "teet" system as the Giant seatposthttp://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/ritchey-comp-v2-seatpost Ritchey WCS Seatpost (Wet Black) 2 bolthttp://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/ritchey-wcs-seatpost-wet-black-2-bolt Ritchey WCS Seatpost (Wet White)- can't tell what sort of clamp it ishttp://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/ritchey-wcs-seatpost-wet-white Thomson Elite Setback Seatposthttp://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/thomson-elite-setback-seatpost I have a Fixik Tundra with Manganese rails - I assume it would fit the above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Brunsdon Posted August 15, 2011 Share Those Giant Connect seat pillars are notorious for being crapola. Burn it and buy a double bolter. When I say double bolter I mean one bolt in front and the other behind not next to each other. Front-back design is best for getting the right angle and for staying stable. I've got the single bolt one and happy with it but I would say if one of your rails is thinner than the other, then it will slip. I had that problem with my original Giant OEM and while the replacement Giant one reduced the movement, it still happened. After I got a saddle with thicker rails, no more issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted August 15, 2011 Share I seriously beleive in Thompson's seatposts. I've also had Easton and Race Face and those too work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted August 15, 2011 Share Didn't realise there were so many diameters for seat posts - not a huge amount for 30.9mm Found some on CWC - any thoughts? Hope Eternity Seatpost - Bit priceyhttp://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/hope-eternity-seatpost Ritchey Comp V2 Seatpost - Looks like it has the same "teet" system as the Giant seatposthttp://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/ritchey-comp-v2-seatpost Ritchey WCS Seatpost (Wet Black) 2 bolthttp://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/ritchey-wcs-seatpost-wet-black-2-bolt Ritchey WCS Seatpost (Wet White)- can't tell what sort of clamp it ishttp://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/ritchey-wcs-seatpost-wet-white Thomson Elite Setback Seatposthttp://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/thomson-elite-setback-seatpost I have a Fixik Tundra with Manganese rails - I assume it would fit the above? Can't go wrong with Thomsom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now