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polymorphself 05-07-18 05:52 PM

Cannot get saddle level...
 
Attempting to mount this turbo and I can't get it to point any direction other than aggressively down. As it sits in this picture it isn't even completely tightened. Any tighter and it continues to point downwards.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...946b61aeee.jpg

lostarchitect 05-07-18 05:57 PM

Show us what the seatpost-saddle rail connection looks like.

randyjawa 05-07-18 05:58 PM

Underneath the saddle is the mount, with one tightening bolt. Loosen the bolt and tip the saddle up or down, as required. Chances are you should take the whole top of the seat post apart, clean it and look at the serrations of the mount. They might be just fine, or they could need some cleaning up. Once inspected and ensured that all is well, assemble the unit, with the saddle loosely installed. Then set the angle you want and snug the single bolt, on the saddle post top up. Check your tilt and, if satisfied, tighten the assembly enough to ensure that it will not slip or tilt when in use.

Hope that is a help.

polymorphself 05-07-18 06:18 PM

Well, that's embarrassing! Went to try again using your advice and realized that the bottom plate of the mount actually slides for adjustment, but it was so stuck I didn't realize it the first time.

bfuser10291295 05-07-18 06:46 PM

Same thing happened to me once...its all a learning experience

Lascauxcaveman 05-07-18 11:37 PM


Originally Posted by polymorphself (Post 20327811)
Well, that's embarrassing! Went to try again using your advice and realized that the bottom plate of the mount actually slides for adjustment, but it was so stuck I didn't realize it the first time.

Yeah, those things can get stuck together after being clamped in the same position for years. You have take 'em all the way apart to free them up.

nlerner 05-08-18 07:49 AM

I usually have to give the back of the saddle a good whack with the heel of my hand.

SJX426 05-08-18 08:37 AM

[MENTION=45088]nlerner[/MENTION] - for some strange reason, "Saddle Whacking " is a phrase that could be more commonly used to describe what happens when you go over a bump and the saddle moves position..

nlerner 05-08-18 08:43 AM


Originally Posted by SJX426 (Post 20328672)
[MENTION=45088]nlerner[/MENTION] - for some strange reason, "Saddle Whacking " is a phrase that could be more commonly used to describe what happens when you go over a bump and the saddle moves position..

Yeah, and the saddle isn't the only thing that gets whacked with that happens!

non-fixie 05-08-18 11:51 AM


Originally Posted by polymorphself (Post 20327811)
Well, that's embarrassing! Went to try again using your advice and realized that the bottom plate of the mount actually slides for adjustment, but it was so stuck I didn't realize it the first time.

I'd like to think we all went through that phase at some point in time. Well, I certainly did ...

Chombi1 05-08-18 11:58 AM

If you haven't done it yet, you'll have a lot of fun trying to figure out how to mount and adjust a saddle on a Campy 2 bolt NR seatpost.....:rolleyes::D

bfuser10291295 05-08-18 03:27 PM


Originally Posted by Chombi1 (Post 20329081)
If you haven't done it yet, you'll have a lot of fun trying to figure out how to mount and adjust a saddle on a Campy 2 bolt NR seatpost.....:rolleyes::D

This is the reason I went with the SR campy seatpost :)

squirtdad 05-08-18 06:09 PM


Originally Posted by Chombi1 (Post 20329081)
If you haven't done it yet, you'll have a lot of fun trying to figure out how to mount and adjust a saddle on a Campy 2 bolt NR seatpost.....:rolleyes::D

I am not sure if fun is the correct word........ I keep telling my self my saddle position is perfect, forever, rather than dealing with that

CliffordK 05-08-18 07:49 PM


Originally Posted by Chombi1 (Post 20329081)
If you haven't done it yet, you'll have a lot of fun trying to figure out how to mount and adjust a saddle on a Campy 2 bolt NR seatpost.....:rolleyes::D

I never had a probem with it in the past.

It is easier if you get a slotted saddle.


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