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[Closed] Saddle sliding back on rails

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My saddle has a tendency to move backwards over time. Bolts are already torqued probably tighter than they should be.

Am thinking carbon grip, but wondering f anyone else has a clever solution before I buy some.


 
Posted : 11/11/2019 11:47 am
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Maybe its sliding back to the position it actually needs to be in.
Or the seat clamp bit has worn out, or the bolt worn out.


 
Posted : 11/11/2019 12:03 pm
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Am thinking carbon grip

Are the rails carbon?

Some wet and dry folded inside the clamp.
Roughen up the clamp and rails.


 
Posted : 11/11/2019 12:18 pm
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I used to get this on Reverbs, and one was particularly bad.


 
Posted : 11/11/2019 12:19 pm
 PJay
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I tried carbon paste once on saddle rails and it creaked & clicked like crazy.


 
Posted : 11/11/2019 1:25 pm
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Coke can shim. Soft aluminium will deform to increase the grip.


 
Posted : 11/11/2019 1:39 pm
 tomd
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A smear of Hylomar Blue on the rails will see it right. Its cheap, widely available and very useful.


 
Posted : 11/11/2019 1:58 pm

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