The sagging seat post

[h4tch3t]

Hi guys,

 

 

 

I need some solution with my seat post. It keeps sagging away while riding. Generally this wouldn't be a problem, I could just tighten the quick release more, but this is a carbon frame, and I suppose even carbon would have its limits with regards to tightening of quick releases.

 

 

 

According to the spec, the bolt needs to be tightened to 7nm, but even then the seat post still sags away. Are there any ways around this...? The bike in question is a Scott Spark 30.

 

 

 

Thanx

[Mackie]

Try some torque paste, I had the same issue. You can get the paste from your LBS. It has small "grains" in the paste and increases torque up to 30%.

[h4tch3t]

Aaah, schweet. Will go shop today. Seems like a simple solution.

 

Though, would this paste not grind away at the parts over time?

 

 

[Mackie]

if the parts stay static like they supposed to there should be no movement between the clamp, post and seat tube so there should be no wear. I think!

[h4tch3t]

MMM, Maybe I should just lean out my fat 4$$ instead...LOL

 

 

 

Thanks for the advice.

 

 

[Mackie]

I weight 100kgs so I hear you brother, but beer and lamb chops....mmmm

MMM, Maybe I should just lean out my fat 4$$ instead...LOL

 

Thanks for the advice.

[SL7]

Hi,

Try electrical insulation tape. One turn of the colour of your choice around the post should prevent it from slipping.

 

Never tried it myself - Found it on Cervelo's forums some time back. they had a problem with the Soloist seatpost slipping.