Seat binder bolt
11-13-05, 08:04 PM
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Seat binder bolt
I have a seat binder with a 4mm hex nut to tighten it down. I do not have a carbon seat post, but an aluminum one. I usually tighten the bolt until it is snug with my little allen wrench. Is this right? I tighten with one hand until it does not turn. Is this too much? OR not enough?
11-13-05, 08:06 PM
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Too much would break the bolt. Too little will have the seat post slipping into the seat tube. If neither is the case then you are good to go.
11-13-05, 08:09 PM
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Thanks. Basically, when I tighten it, it is tight but not like a gorilla tight. I make sure to only use my right hand when tightening it up. I tighten until it is firmly seated and no longer turns, but do not turn once it stops. Basically I turn even when resistance becomes greater, but stop turning when it stops.
