Trail-a-bike spins seat normal?
07-28-08, 02:55 PM
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Trail-a-bike spins seat normal?
Hi,
I just received a Instep Pathfinder from a neighbor and tested it out yesterday -- attaching it to my MTB. It attaches to the seat post with 4 bolt clamp. It then has a coupler and quick release.
Anyway, I had problems with it causing my seatpost/seat. Basically, when I take turns, the trail-a-bike weight (with my son on it) causes my seat to slowly go out of alignment. It's not really dangerous b/c I notice it before it gets really bad. But I want to know if this is normal or not.
Is it just a matter of tightening the seatpost collar more? I though I had clamped pretty tight. Or, is this just normal for trail-a-bikes?
Thanks in advance.
I just received a Instep Pathfinder from a neighbor and tested it out yesterday -- attaching it to my MTB. It attaches to the seat post with 4 bolt clamp. It then has a coupler and quick release.
Anyway, I had problems with it causing my seatpost/seat. Basically, when I take turns, the trail-a-bike weight (with my son on it) causes my seat to slowly go out of alignment. It's not really dangerous b/c I notice it before it gets really bad. But I want to know if this is normal or not.
Is it just a matter of tightening the seatpost collar more? I though I had clamped pretty tight. Or, is this just normal for trail-a-bikes?
Thanks in advance.
07-28-08, 03:38 PM
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Not normal.
07-28-08, 04:13 PM
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Clamp is too tight, and possibly the wrong shim is being used. Also, a little grease inside the hitch point, on the seat post, wouldn't hurt.
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From what I see, the Pathfinder is properly attached to the seatpost.
It could be that the seatpost clamp is not tight enough.
It could be that the seatpost clamp is not tight enough.
07-29-08, 07:25 AM
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Thanks for replies.
I guess I should have asked is this a "common" problem? -- I realize it's not normal and should not happen. If it's a common problem, I guess I can live with adjusting my seat every 15 mins. or so.
DieselDan: If anything, I think the problem is the seatpost clamp is not tight enough b/c the whole seatpost is being turned (slightly) out of alignment after about 15 mins. of riding.
I'm not using any shims as the Pathfinder clamps tight enough onto the seatpost.
I guess I should have asked is this a "common" problem? -- I realize it's not normal and should not happen. If it's a common problem, I guess I can live with adjusting my seat every 15 mins. or so.
DieselDan: If anything, I think the problem is the seatpost clamp is not tight enough b/c the whole seatpost is being turned (slightly) out of alignment after about 15 mins. of riding.
I'm not using any shims as the Pathfinder clamps tight enough onto the seatpost.
