B-b-b-b-b-b-bicicle Rider
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 749
Likes: 5
From: Racine WI
Bikes: 1997, stumpjumper S-works hardtail, Medici, Giant Perigee(track dropouts and fixed gear), Columbia twosome, schwinn twinn, '67 raleigh 5 speed internal hub, Old triumph 3 speed, old BSA 3-speed, schwinn Racer 2spd kickback, Broken raysport criteriu
i've broken quite a few of these. They're always a suprise when they go. It's gotten to the point where I now usually carry a spare. Not much the manu****urer can really do. It's a bolt. they don't make the bolts. It's a 50 cent part, for which the bike shop would probably charge you 2 to 3 dollars.
Perhaps make sure when you remount your saddle, that the seat isn't waaaaaaay back on teh rails. More towards the middle of the rails. that will help in the future. If you are sitting waaaay back on the rails, your top tube may be too short. Either a larger bike, or a set-back seat post will help.
Good luck, glad you weren't hurt. I've crashed a few times from this happening to me.