How to Adjust Your Seat Height and Angle

So this is the second time this happened. The bar broke on the other side, but I replaced the section (lost somewhere on the road) and welded with stainless steel rods. Hasn't broken after 3 years and several thousand miles of bumps. These bars are about 8 mm diameter. Is it normal for this happen after miles of travel (about 7000 miles) due to metal fatigue? Should I moan to Giant/Velo Saddles ab...

I am going to replace the dropper seat post on my wifes Specialized Rumour mountain bike. She wants me to fit a lighter carbon post as she does not use the dropper post. My question is I have a 400mm long post. I need to cut about 70mm off the bottom to allow it to fit into her small frame. Will this cause any issues? Seems like a good idea to me but I've broken plenty of things before. Cheer...

So I discovered the saddle on my mountain bike felt funny and discovered when I got home that the spring suspension had snapped and I was missing a piece of bar. I wonder is this normal after 5000 miles of bumpy roads and trail riding, i.e. due to metal fatigue, or could there have been a flaw in the steel? The bars were about 8mm thick.  Anyway after grinding the ends of the break down and re-we...

My question will probably sound crazy, just bear with me. I have issues getting on and off the bike, a long story why, it seems to be my permanent reality. I like the seat way up so that I may maximize my leg stretch. I get on my bike and raise the seat several times but then must lay the bike down or lower the seat to get off. Hindsight is always 20-20, perhaps I should've bought a step thru fram...

Hi, Question about compatibility with a Chromoly Redline laid back seatpost, to be used with a T800 (T1000 reinforced) carbon fiber frame:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017K75B4/ My potential concerns are: 1) Will the laid back style be too much stress for the carbon fiber frame? 2) The frame uses a 31.6mm seatpost, and the Redline is 25.4.  I have a Shim to convert.  From a strength standp...

I have a Panther III and the saddle pan is cracked. Do I buy a newly manufactured saddle or buy the vintage saddle on ebay that is a match? My worry is that if I buy the vintage seat the pan will crack sooner rather than later. Any comments are appreciated. Hopefully this link will get you to the photos of both bicycles I am cleaning up. https://www.flickr.com/photos/121016477@N03/...

The seat that came with my Peugeot is un-comfortable. I came across a seat this spring at ALDI (Yes, the food store!). .. for $9.99 It's a Selle Royal seat, and has "Made in Italy" molded into seat bottom, but a sticker written in what I think is German, so I don't know the model number. I did have to bend the attachment part somewhat for the larger French tubing.... BUT.... It's very...

Yea the ole tight post, Most people just live with it but there is no need to. I see it on a lot of bikes. Not much said about it here on the Tutor but I know a ton of people have the problem. so here is a quik realtime video on how to do it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sMvx7uKRdg&feature=youtu.be...

After several years in storage, my Counterpoint Presto short wheel base recumbent appears ready to ride, with one exception. The elastomer donut that served as seat suspension had melted! Never saw anything like it. Took me an hour to clean off the melted debris from the chain, fender, and brake mechanisms. Anyone know where I can buy this sort of thing? I've been out of riding for about 15 y...

I am looking at getting one of these for our Fuji Del Rey project. Reviews have been good, has anyone tried this saddle?? Made from vulcanized natural rubber and organic cotton Enhanced by a thin layer of structural textile for added resilience and legendary Brooks longevity Uniquely flexible, maintenance-free, waterproof top is designed to follow the rider's movements for immediate comfort and ea...

My hubby and I just upgraded our bikes from Roadmaster Fury's to Raleigh Venture 3.0's. He's having a problem though: the native seat on the Venture is irritating his hemorrhoids and we are wondering what sort of seat to replace it with? Thanks, Josephine...

The bottom part of the clamp that secures my saddle broke. I have some pictures: You can see how the bottom clamp is broke and bent. I think someone was trying to steal the seat. Where can I order this part online? and here is the bike, trek 730 The saddle is from a Canadia firm called spider, it's noseless. Thanks in advance. I been riding this bike to work every day for like 10 years...

Hey Guys, I've got two identical road bikes, set-up the same way, with all the same components and everything, except the saddles are different. One is on my go fast bike and it is 160mm wide and the other is 145mm wide. The 145mm saddle bike I use more for touring and have a front bar bag and rear bag with rack. Both of the saddles are the same length, just that one is a little narrower than the ...

Hi, I ride with my seat as far back as possible - jammed against end of rails. My present seatpost has a 1" setback and to get my weight more balanced I need at least 1 1/2" to 2". I would appreciate any suggestions regarding possible brands. I am now through with racing so I like to keep my purchases to the lowest possible price, don't care if it's made in Taiwan !!!! I'm cheap too....

Hi, Quick question as I've never had this problem before. When I tighten the clamp enough to keep the seat post in place the clamp pops up off the frame, releasing the seat post - not ideal you might agree. Bike is brand new so stock size post/clamp. Clamp isn't quick release, seat post is an Ritchey alu one and frame is carbon. I'm thinking its probably the clamp that's the weak link here? I...