saddle mounting/seat post
07-22-11, 08:26 PM
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saddle mounting/seat post
I have a schwinn mesinger saddle that came off a 63 continental. The seat post on this bike was 21.15...
This saddle is quite comfortable and would like to mount it on a modern bike stem - 27.2
Is there a way to rig this up ?
This saddle is quite comfortable and would like to mount it on a modern bike stem - 27.2
Is there a way to rig this up ?
07-23-11, 09:21 AM
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Your options will be determined by the rails on the saddle. Modern saddles use a single rail design (one rail per side), whereas many older saddles used a twin rail design - 2 rails over/under per side.
If your seat has a single rail, it will probably fit any post, since that standard hasn't changed in many decades. Otherwise you can buy a mounting bracket (aka saddle clamp) and search around for a plain pin type of seatpost in 27.2. These have a 27.2 diameter necked down to accept a standard 7/8" saddle clamp Before you buy, make sure you can find a standard 7/8" saddle clamp to fir your saddle.
If your seat has a single rail, it will probably fit any post, since that standard hasn't changed in many decades. Otherwise you can buy a mounting bracket (aka saddle clamp) and search around for a plain pin type of seatpost in 27.2. These have a 27.2 diameter necked down to accept a standard 7/8" saddle clamp Before you buy, make sure you can find a standard 7/8" saddle clamp to fir your saddle.
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the underside looks very similar to this. the flat rails are what concern me.
https://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...edmessbott.jpg
https://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...edmessbott.jpg
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It looks like your clamp has a reducer in it. Knock it out and it's a standard 7/8" saddle clamp, so it'll fit on a 27.2x7/8" pin perfectly. If the reducer isn't removable, you should be able to find a flat rail clamp, but they're rarer than single and double wire clamps.
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Im somewhat confused what you mean by 'reducer'
here are actual photos of what i am working with:
https://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...icsbike016.jpg
https://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...icsbike017.jpg
https://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...icsbike015.jpg
here are actual photos of what i am working with:
https://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...icsbike016.jpg
https://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...icsbike017.jpg
https://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...icsbike015.jpg
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Take the saddle off the post. Measure the diameter of the top part of the seat post. If it's 7/8", then get this seatpost:
https://www.niagaracycle.com/product_...ucts_id=417919
If it's smaller than 7/8" then the hunt shall begin again.
https://www.niagaracycle.com/product_...ucts_id=417919
If it's smaller than 7/8" then the hunt shall begin again.
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20:1 odds it is 7/8", or 22.2mm, but if not the solution is simple. The OP can buy or scavenge any standard saddle clamp, and use the seat post collar with his outer saddle rail brackets, then buy a standard pin seatpost.
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Go to plan "B" of my last post, or buy the 27.2 pin we're suggesting, then ask a bike shop to adapt the saddle and clamp to it. It's an easy job, and faster to do than to fret over.
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I don't mind leading you to water, but you have to do the drinking for yourself.
A standard saddle clamp is similar to yours except the part that holds the pin is 7/8". You buy one of those, take at apart, likewise you take yours apart, and switch the center sections. Put it together and you're in like flint.
A standard saddle clamp is similar to yours except the part that holds the pin is 7/8". You buy one of those, take at apart, likewise you take yours apart, and switch the center sections. Put it together and you're in like flint.
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ok, thats what i thought. it seemed logical, but i wasn't sure if everything would line up correctly. i appreciate the help.
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I have spare 7/8" center sections and you could have one for shipping cost if you've no good bike shops around.
I appreciate it!
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