Need help adjusting a seat
10-07-20 | 11:49 PM
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Need help adjusting a seat
I know this is a long shot but I have a vintage giant rs950 shimano and the other day I went to get my bike tuned up and the height of the seat was adjusted and now I can’t reach the pedals. I can provide pictures tomorrow. If anyone can help it would be great
10-08-20 | 12:08 AM
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Looking at photos it looks like the seat post adjusts like any other? Is something stuck?
10-08-20 | 12:12 AM
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From: Wurundjeri Country
1. Grab an Allen/hex key of the appropriate size.
2. Undo the seat post clamp bolt - remember how many turns or half turns you make until the seat post is loose.
3. (optional) Put a smear of grease on the seat post just above where the seat post enters the frame.
4. Push the seat post down into the seat tube. Try not to twist it too much.
5. While ensuring the saddle is aligned with the frame, tighten seat post clamp bolt the same number of turns or half turns as you did to undo it.
6. Take it for a test ride.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 until desired saddle height is reached.
8. Remove IPA from fridge and reward yourself for a job well done.
2. Undo the seat post clamp bolt - remember how many turns or half turns you make until the seat post is loose.
3. (optional) Put a smear of grease on the seat post just above where the seat post enters the frame.
4. Push the seat post down into the seat tube. Try not to twist it too much.
5. While ensuring the saddle is aligned with the frame, tighten seat post clamp bolt the same number of turns or half turns as you did to undo it.
6. Take it for a test ride.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 until desired saddle height is reached.
8. Remove IPA from fridge and reward yourself for a job well done.
10-08-20 | 05:40 AM
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From: The Urban Shores Of Michigami
Bikes: ........................................ .....Holdsworth "Special"..... .......Falcon "Special".......... .........Miyata 912........... ........................................
1. Grab an Allen/hex key of the appropriate size.
2. Undo the seat post clamp bolt - remember how many turns or half turns you make until the seat post is loose.
3. (optional) Put a smear of grease on the seat post just above where the seat post enters the frame.
4. Push the seat post down into the seat tube. Try not to twist it too much.
5. While ensuring the saddle is aligned with the frame, tighten seat post clamp bolt the same number of turns or half turns as you did to undo it.
6. Take it for a test ride.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 until desired saddle height is reached.
8. Remove IPA from fridge and reward yourself for a job well done.
2. Undo the seat post clamp bolt - remember how many turns or half turns you make until the seat post is loose.
3. (optional) Put a smear of grease on the seat post just above where the seat post enters the frame.
4. Push the seat post down into the seat tube. Try not to twist it too much.
5. While ensuring the saddle is aligned with the frame, tighten seat post clamp bolt the same number of turns or half turns as you did to undo it.
6. Take it for a test ride.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 until desired saddle height is reached.
8. Remove IPA from fridge and reward yourself for a job well done.
10-08-20 | 07:16 AM
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From: Seattle WA
Bikes: 2009 Handsome Devil, 1987 Trek 520 Cirrus, 1978 Motobecane Grand Touring, 1987 Nishiki Cresta GT, 1989 Specialized Allez Former bikes; 1986 Miyata Trail Runner, 1979 Miyata 912, 2011 VO Rando, 1999 Cannondale R800, 1986 Schwinn Passage
^^^ If not a multi tool from Amazon will provide the hex wrenches and a be a good take along tool for rides, I like the Topeak ones. failing that a metric hex wrench set from the local hardware store does the trick
