Pure Savage Posted July 7, 2016 Share So I was cruising through sea point this morning, hit a bump and thought a riding mate let one rip. Only then realised my seat was a little wobbly. Snapped above the clamp, had carbon paste on shaft, torqued to correct torque. There is an inherent problem with the seat post as the lacquer chips off and then becomes too skinny and then slides down the whole time, in the process rubbing away some carbon. Seat post has done 25 000km. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted July 7, 2016 Share Name and shame the manufacturer / supplier.This is unacceptable, a seatpost lasting only 25 000km. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corriekuilder Posted July 7, 2016 Share Whaaaattt???!!! A mere 25 000km? Lol, good service in my opinion, on a more serious note, glad for you that it didn't snap/broke off without you knowing after a standing sprint, to be met with carbon splinters in the spinchter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry King Posted July 7, 2016 Share Makes me wonder about my carbon bar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted July 7, 2016 Share Whaaaattt???!!! A mere 25 000km? Lol, good service in my opinion, on a more serious note, glad for you that it didn't snap/broke off without you knowing after a standing sprint, to be met with carbon splinters in the spinchter. Agreed, but my carbon handle bar is also 25 000km old and going fine. I think its the constant slipping of the seatpost that caused the weakness, although it should not have broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted July 7, 2016 Share So I was cruising through sea point this morningNo wonder you have shaft trouble if you cruise in seapoint... Hopefully it will be treatable... :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted July 7, 2016 Share "No wonder you have shaft trouble if you cruise in seapoint" Chirp of the day for sure!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur1 Posted July 7, 2016 Share No wonder you have shaft trouble if you cruise in seapoint... Hopefully it will be treatable... :ph34r: You beat me to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted July 7, 2016 Share No wonder you have shaft trouble if you cruise in seapoint... Hopefully it will be treatable... :ph34r: I had carbon paste on my shaft before the incident Do I need an ointment now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 7, 2016 Share I had carbon paste on my shaft before the incident Do I need an ointment now?I reckon a gel would go a long way to soothing that burn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varkie2 Posted July 7, 2016 Share I did not realise a carbon seatpost has to be replaced after just about 25 000kms?? I have a venge as well and should then take note of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted July 7, 2016 Share I had carbon paste on my shaft before the incident Do I need an ointment now?Carbon paste is OTC - you need a prescription... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted July 7, 2016 Share Turns out that the City of Cape Town will cover my seat post as the bump I hit was an unmarked pot hole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted July 7, 2016 Share Turns out that the City of Cape Town will cover my seat post as the bump I hit was an unmarked pot hole Tell me more. I hit an open water main inspection hatch at 47kph last week and pinch flatted two tubes and dented a rim. Hypothetically, how does one go about claiming seeing as I am in Jo'burg and will have no chance of success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted July 7, 2016 Share Tell me more. I hit an open water main inspection hatch at 47kph last week and pinch flatted two tubes and dented a rim. Hypothetically, how does one go about claiming seeing as I am in Jo'burg and will have no chance of success. Speak to your local councellor.... wait.... he may also be found cruising in seapoint.... http://www.jra.org.za/index.php/2013-11-05-10-56-47/customer-care Claim forms downloadable here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted July 7, 2016 Share Tell me more. I hit an open water main inspection hatch at 47kph last week and pinch flatted two tubes and dented a rim. Hypothetically, how does one go about claiming seeing as I am in Jo'burg and will have no chance of success. As V12 pointed out above, public liability claim. Even if it takes ages, worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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