Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

On Monday 15 April 2024 at 4:11:18 am UTC+10 Joe Bernard wrote: I've come across several 26.8-post Rivs where the stock post actually seemed to be 26.7. If you're using the stocker I'd ditch it for a Nitto. On my Appaloosa the internal diameter of the seat tube was actually slightly over

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

Very interesting indeed. About a year after Rivendell built up my orange 60cm Appaloosa, I was on a “Bike Around the Buttes” ride in Northern California and my seat post began gradually slipping down. I tightened it a bit more at a mid-ride rest stop, and it broke in two…. without much torque at

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

I also snapped the seat binder bolt on my new Platypus. No amount of tightening would keep my post from sliding. I posted about this on Reddit and somebody told me that I needed to grease the threads. When I tried to remove the bolt it snapped. I replaced with a random bolt from a hardware

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

My greased Roadini binder failed almost immediately with very little torque applied. Seems it was slightly too short for the job. Replaced with this bolt and this nut . The new bolt is ever so slightly long for the

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

Blue Loctite kept a slightly undersized thinwall Syncos titanium post from slipping (1" per 2 miles) on my 1999 Riv Road custom fixie gofast until I replaced it with an Am Classic and then with a 7410 Dura Ace. Blue Loctite can do most things: do your taxes, weed your garden, watch your toddler,

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

I have never snapped a binder bolt but FWIW when I had some slipping on my Atlantis post, my LBS spun the inside of the seat tube with a flex hone attachment on their drill and that helped a lot. mike in atx On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 9:08:28 AM UTC-5 Ed Carolipio wrote: > I have a bad

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

I have a bad habit of snapping the original binder bolt when making adjustments for fit. I just keep a bunch spares around and stash one with the tools/spare tube for when I ride. --Ed C. Redondo Beach, CA On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 6:53:22 AM UTC-7 Justin Kennedy wrote: > Same thing

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

Same thing happened on my brand new Platypus last year. Seatpost was slipping and twisting and I overtightened it and snapped the bolt. Replaced it with a spare from my bolts tray and it hasn't slipped in almost a year. On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 3:37:36 PM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

@Joseph - Thank-you. On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 12:24:59 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > The binder bolt snapped because the seatpost was too small. The bolt and > post need to be replaced so this doesn't happen again. > > On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 12:02:33 PM UTC-7 Kim H. wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

The binder bolt snapped because the seatpost was too small. The bolt and post need to be replaced so this doesn't happen again. On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 12:02:33 PM UTC-7 Kim H. wrote: > @Joseph - > > I am referring to a Nitto seat post binder bolt that you suggested to > replace the

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

@Joseph - I am referring to a Nitto seat post binder bolt that you suggested to replace the stock one on my Clem. I am seeing from your web link for a Nitto S65 Crystal Fellow Seat Post. ...or am I missing something ? Kim Hetzel. On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 11:54:29 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-s65-crystal-fellow-seat-post-27-2-x-250-11031 On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 11:26:28 AM UTC-7 Kim H. wrote: > @Joseph - > Do you have a specific web link for purchase ? Silver preferably. > > Kim Hetzel. > > On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 11:11:18 AM UTC-7

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

@Joseph - Do you have a specific web link for purchase ? Silver preferably. Kim Hetzel. On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 11:11:18 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > I've come across several 26.8-post Rivs where the stock post actually > seemed to be 26.7. If you're using the stocker I'd ditch it for a

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

I've come across several 26.8-post Rivs where the stock post actually seemed to be 26.7. If you're using the stocker I'd ditch it for a Nitto. Joe Bernard On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 8:25:39 AM UTC-7 Igor wrote: > Agreed, thanks for sharing the information Danny. Per suggestion by Alex >

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

Agreed, thanks for sharing the information Danny. Per suggestion by Alex W, I also will swap the bolt for a black socket cap instead of stainless. Stronger but no galling.. On Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 10:39:25 PM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > @Danny - > Very good to know. I thank-you for

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

@Danny - Very good to know. I thank-you for the information. I think I will grease mine as a precaution. I'm sure that Igor appreciates it, as well. Kim Hetzel On Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 7:22:14 PM UTC-7 Danny wrote: > I’ve had that happen on a new Riv before. > > This is from a Riv

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

I’ve had that happen on a new Riv before. This is from a Riv newsletter last year: *Also, make sure to grease the binder bolts before you tighten them down. They ship to us dry and they have a tendency to gall and not tighten down enough unless they're greased up.* -Danny On Sat, Apr 13, 2024