If you grease the threads the first time I have not had one slip but after it slips you need to clean up the mating surface before you can kill the dreaded slip. Steven
The Bike Stand 1778 East Second Street Scotch Plains NJ 07076 908-322-3330 http://www.thebikestand.com
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of gpvb1@comcast.net Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2005 10:39 PM To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Cc: nickzz@mindspring.com Subject: Re: [CR] Super Record Seat Post Clamp
Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2005 18:20:36 -0500 From: "nick zatezalo" <nickzz@mindspring.com> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]Super Record Seat Post Clamp
This is a 13mm single bolt version.
How does one tighten this rascal so it does not slip. I have tried brute force and the clamp is still slipping enough to make the nose of the saddle raise about an inch during a ride. I am using a Selle San Marcos Regal saddle and it is clamped near the front of the rails.
Nick Zatezalo Atlanta,Ga
Nick:
There should be a thin, flat washer that goes under the head of the
bolt. The washer can get lost over the years. Without it, these posts
are somewhat notorious for slipping under certain conditions. If I
recall correctly, I think there was even an "early" and a "late" version
of the washer, with the later one being brass, whereas the first version
was steel, although I'm a bit fuzzy on that detail right now....
Unfortunately, I'm not sure there is a good source for the washers at
this point. I just grabbed the nearest one-bolt SR post I could find,
and it's missing it's washer, naturally.... Has anyone measured them and
spec'ed out replacement ones?
Regards,
Greg Parker
Ann Arbor, Michigan