Brooks B-67 problem
07-23-07, 06:50 PM
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Brooks B-67 problem
I recently finished a 3150 mile tour using my Brooks B-67 saddle. I love this saddle but I did have a problem with it. I am hoping that someone can help me with this.
During the ride, I found it necessary to tighten the tension screw. I did so and after two or three days it came loose and I was able to tighten it with just my fingers. I had to do this every two or three days. So, how do I get the screw to stay where I tighten it? Is this a common problem with a sprung saddle? My B-17 has never done this. Anybody have any suggestions. The trip went well and this was not a big deal but it was annoying...
During the ride, I found it necessary to tighten the tension screw. I did so and after two or three days it came loose and I was able to tighten it with just my fingers. I had to do this every two or three days. So, how do I get the screw to stay where I tighten it? Is this a common problem with a sprung saddle? My B-17 has never done this. Anybody have any suggestions. The trip went well and this was not a big deal but it was annoying...
07-23-07, 10:26 PM
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07-25-07, 03:32 PM
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07-25-07, 03:59 PM
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That's why BLUE was specified. The same folks also make a thread locker that's red (called -- prosaically enough -- red loktite). It's specifically for seizing threads on bolts that are not ever, ever to be loosened. Blue holds things together, but it's a breeze to break free. Krazy glue**********
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That's why BLUE was specified. The same folks also make a thread locker that's red (called -- prosaically enough -- red loktite). It's specifically for seizing threads on bolts that are not ever, ever to be loosened. Blue holds things together, but it's a breeze to break free. Krazy glue**********
