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seatpost collar broken, how can it be repaired?

CamperMan · 2014-07-14 11:27:17

I have an old marin palisades trail, the seatpost collar is broken, it's the tube part where the bolt goes through, someone over tightened it, what's the best solution for repairing it?

14-07-2014 11:27am

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I have an old marin palisades trail, the seatpost collar is broken, it's the tube part where the bolt goes through, someone over tightened it, what's the best solution for repairing it?

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#2 14-07-2014 11:28am

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A steel frame? A simple weld and file, I'd imagine.

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#3 14-07-2014 4:55pm

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aluminum frame

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#4 14-07-2014 6:25pm

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http://www.motoengineering.com/

I don't know if you'll have to make 'engine' noises as you ride in, but they can weld aluminium.

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#5 14-07-2014 7:51pm

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Could you file/grind off the existing clamp and replace it with something like this:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ie/en/brand-x-seat-clamp-bolt/rp-prod6256

Lots of size options there.

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#6 14-07-2014 9:35pm

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thanks Zen0,

I will give that a try..

Simon

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#7 17-07-2014 1:05pm

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Zen0,

it's done now, ground off the old bolt lugs (and a little bit of my finger tip)... filed it smooth a got one of those seat clamps you mentioned, worked a treat...

Thanks

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#8 17-07-2014 4:51pm

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I'm pleased that worked out. Simple solutions and all that.

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