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How to stabilise the bicycle seatpost and saddle when it is all the way up?
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It is a standard column bicycle seat and I realised maybe I should have it raised to top (I can still stand the bicycle up using my toes) but the saddle rocks as there is no column to stop it moving and it doesn't have any other supports.
I don't want it fixed forever but still want the saddle to be stable, with minimal movement. How can I do that?
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It is a standard column bicycle seat and I realised maybe I should have it raised to top (I can still stand the bicycle up using my toes) but the saddle rocks as there is no column to stop it moving and it doesn't have any other supports.
I don't want it fixed forever but still want the saddle to be stable, with minimal movement. How can I do that?
seatpost tall
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You should not have the seatpost raised so high that it starts to move. It should be inserted at least 8cm (~3inch) into the seat tube. Usually there is a marking for the "Minimum Insertion". Consider chainging to a bigger frame size instead, or a longer seatpost.
– Robert Lee
15 hours ago
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It is a standard column bicycle seat and I realised maybe I should have it raised to top (I can still stand the bicycle up using my toes) but the saddle rocks as there is no column to stop it moving and it doesn't have any other supports.
I don't want it fixed forever but still want the saddle to be stable, with minimal movement. How can I do that?
seatpost tall
edited 5 hours ago
Criggie♦
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asked 15 hours ago
user2617804user2617804
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It is a standard column bicycle seat and I realised maybe I should have it raised to top (I can still stand the bicycle up using my toes) but the saddle rocks as there is no column to stop it moving and it doesn't have any other supports.
I don't want it fixed forever but still want the saddle to be stable, with minimal movement. How can I do that?
seatpost tall
seatpost tall
edited 5 hours ago
Criggie♦
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asked 15 hours ago
user2617804user2617804
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edited 5 hours ago
Criggie♦
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You should not have the seatpost raised so high that it starts to move. It should be inserted at least 8cm (~3inch) into the seat tube. Usually there is a marking for the "Minimum Insertion". Consider chainging to a bigger frame size instead, or a longer seatpost.
– Robert Lee
15 hours ago
add a comment |
9
You should not have the seatpost raised so high that it starts to move. It should be inserted at least 8cm (~3inch) into the seat tube. Usually there is a marking for the "Minimum Insertion". Consider chainging to a bigger frame size instead, or a longer seatpost.
– Robert Lee
15 hours ago
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You should not have the seatpost raised so high that it starts to move. It should be inserted at least 8cm (~3inch) into the seat tube. Usually there is a marking for the "Minimum Insertion". Consider chainging to a bigger frame size instead, or a longer seatpost.
– Robert Lee
15 hours ago
You should not have the seatpost raised so high that it starts to move. It should be inserted at least 8cm (~3inch) into the seat tube. Usually there is a marking for the "Minimum Insertion". Consider chainging to a bigger frame size instead, or a longer seatpost.
– Robert Lee
15 hours ago
add a comment |
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Your seat post is not all the way up, it's too far up.
If you need the saddle at that height you need a longer seat post. As mentioned in comments there is usually a 'minumum insertion' point marked on the post.
Don't ride the bike with the seat post too far out of the seat tube. It's dangerous as the seat post may collapse under you and you risk damaging the top of the seat tube even is that does not happen.
answered 14 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
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I've damaged a frame by having an excessively high seat post (and a lot of supported weight !)
– Criggie♦
5 hours ago
add a comment |
Seat posts are usually marked with a line indicating a minimum insertion point. Extending the seat post past that point posses a risk of the seat post bending or cracking the frame. While 250-300mm seems to be the normal original size there are extra long seat posts available. Lengths of 400mm are fairly common. I did see a 700m telescoping (two sections) post for a folding bike. You must also match the seatpost diameter to bikes frame.
answered 14 hours ago
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Your seat post is not all the way up, it's too far up.
If you need the saddle at that height you need a longer seat post. As mentioned in comments there is usually a 'minumum insertion' point marked on the post.
Don't ride the bike with the seat post too far out of the seat tube. It's dangerous as the seat post may collapse under you and you risk damaging the top of the seat tube even is that does not happen.
answered 14 hours ago
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I've damaged a frame by having an excessively high seat post (and a lot of supported weight !)
– Criggie♦
5 hours ago
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Your seat post is not all the way up, it's too far up.
If you need the saddle at that height you need a longer seat post. As mentioned in comments there is usually a 'minumum insertion' point marked on the post.
Don't ride the bike with the seat post too far out of the seat tube. It's dangerous as the seat post may collapse under you and you risk damaging the top of the seat tube even is that does not happen.
answered 14 hours ago
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I've damaged a frame by having an excessively high seat post (and a lot of supported weight !)
– Criggie♦
5 hours ago
add a comment |
Your seat post is not all the way up, it's too far up.
If you need the saddle at that height you need a longer seat post. As mentioned in comments there is usually a 'minumum insertion' point marked on the post.
Don't ride the bike with the seat post too far out of the seat tube. It's dangerous as the seat post may collapse under you and you risk damaging the top of the seat tube even is that does not happen.
answered 14 hours ago
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Your seat post is not all the way up, it's too far up.
If you need the saddle at that height you need a longer seat post. As mentioned in comments there is usually a 'minumum insertion' point marked on the post.
Don't ride the bike with the seat post too far out of the seat tube. It's dangerous as the seat post may collapse under you and you risk damaging the top of the seat tube even is that does not happen.
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I've damaged a frame by having an excessively high seat post (and a lot of supported weight !)
– Criggie♦
5 hours ago
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I've damaged a frame by having an excessively high seat post (and a lot of supported weight !)
– Criggie♦
5 hours ago
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I've damaged a frame by having an excessively high seat post (and a lot of supported weight !)
– Criggie♦
5 hours ago
I've damaged a frame by having an excessively high seat post (and a lot of supported weight !)
– Criggie♦
5 hours ago
add a comment |
Seat posts are usually marked with a line indicating a minimum insertion point. Extending the seat post past that point posses a risk of the seat post bending or cracking the frame. While 250-300mm seems to be the normal original size there are extra long seat posts available. Lengths of 400mm are fairly common. I did see a 700m telescoping (two sections) post for a folding bike. You must also match the seatpost diameter to bikes frame.
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Seat posts are usually marked with a line indicating a minimum insertion point. Extending the seat post past that point posses a risk of the seat post bending or cracking the frame. While 250-300mm seems to be the normal original size there are extra long seat posts available. Lengths of 400mm are fairly common. I did see a 700m telescoping (two sections) post for a folding bike. You must also match the seatpost diameter to bikes frame.
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Seat posts are usually marked with a line indicating a minimum insertion point. Extending the seat post past that point posses a risk of the seat post bending or cracking the frame. While 250-300mm seems to be the normal original size there are extra long seat posts available. Lengths of 400mm are fairly common. I did see a 700m telescoping (two sections) post for a folding bike. You must also match the seatpost diameter to bikes frame.
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Seat posts are usually marked with a line indicating a minimum insertion point. Extending the seat post past that point posses a risk of the seat post bending or cracking the frame. While 250-300mm seems to be the normal original size there are extra long seat posts available. Lengths of 400mm are fairly common. I did see a 700m telescoping (two sections) post for a folding bike. You must also match the seatpost diameter to bikes frame.
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You should not have the seatpost raised so high that it starts to move. It should be inserted at least 8cm (~3inch) into the seat tube. Usually there is a marking for the "Minimum Insertion". Consider chainging to a bigger frame size instead, or a longer seatpost.
– Robert Lee
15 hours ago