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09-28-24 | 08:27 AM

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Chuck M

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Originally Posted by Oldguyonoldbike

I loaned this bike to a friend after his was stolen. He clearly lowered the seat post and it looks like the binder bolt was over tightened

Unfortunately this looks like a case of no good deed going unpunished. Kudos to you for helping a friend, but I'd not want to trust that post and I'd give the whole bike a going over at this point.

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