Crank Brothers Cobalt Seatpost

[CraigCCW]

Got myself a Crank Brothers Cobalt seatpost, and installed it yesterday.

 

There was an extra piece that goes in between the rails of the seat, which I assume is to stop the clamps bending the rails of the seat.

 

Unfortunately I was unable to tighten the torque screws enough to make that piece tight enough.

 

I am worried that I may cause problems if i tighten the screws too much, has anyone else experienced this with the crank brother seatpost?

[Troi Sport]

Hi Craig

 

Here is what we do

 

Pull the bolt out, grease the inner surface where it contacts the clamp.

Do it on the long nut side too

 

Then grease the threads on the bolt.

 

Be careful not to get grease between the clamp and the seat post itself.

 

It is recommended that you torque the bolt up to 12nm

 

 

Hope this helps

 

Shamus

[CraigCCW]

Hi Craig

 

Here is what we do

 

Pull the bolt out, grease the inner surface where it contacts the clamp.

Do it on the long nut side too

 

Then grease the threads on the bolt.

 

Be careful not to get grease between the clamp and the seat post itself.

 

It is recommended that you torque the bolt up to 12nm

 

 

Hope this helps

 

Shamus

 

Hi Shamus,

 

Thanks alot for the advice.

 

What grease do you suggest I use?

[Troi Sport]

 

We like to use a rather viscous marine grease by Belray

 

Motorex also does a nice neon snot coloured grease

[CraigCCW]

 

We like to use a rather viscous marine grease by Belray

 

Motorex also does a nice neon snot coloured grease

 

Thanks Alot, I will try it out.

 

I don't have a torque wrench, only a torque screwdriver, I will try it with that and see how it goes.