Originally Posted by
12boy
Are not the seat posts 34 mm as stated on the Xootr site? I really don't need to fold my Swift and have opted to replace the QRs withAallen bolts and Nylok nuts, after greasing the seat post well. Will this cause my frame to crack? My thought was that the flexing of the post from being loosened and tightened is what would cause failure.
I tried replacing the Q/Rs some time ago and used Allen Keys instead. Be careful not to over tighten the bolts. I slightly over did the bolts and managed to squeeze the frame slightly making the seat post a very tight fit and not easy to slide for folding. I've checked the frame under a magnifying glass for possible damage but it appears to be OK and over time, the post has become easier to move without being a loose fit.