Old 03-31-24, 12:20 PM
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Yes, it happens to the best of us. Mine broke in 2013:



Prior to this, I was hearing a creaking noise coming from the seat tube. I thought it might be a loose seat post or saddle, so I tightened the bolts - not knowing I was hastening the failure.

As I recall, it's a M8x1.25 bolt (same diameter & thread as many MTB stem clamp bolts).

Glad you are uninjured - from experience, the feeling of not having your saddle under you anymore can be unnerving.
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