Slipping Saddle

[PonchoTempest]

Does anyone know a good fix to keep a saddle from sliding back in the clamp? I have an old gravity dropper post, and after a couple rides the saddle always ends up sliding all the way back. I won't dare to tighten the bolts any more....

 

[jmanic]

I’ll take a flyer here-
@Ryan.P ’s suggestion that cured slipping bars on my townie:
200 grit sandpaper wrapped around the rails under the clamp.
Grit side on the rails.

 

[pooriggy]

Let @Norm use your bike for several weeks, anything held together with bolt threads will never slide again.

 

[Norm]

Just leave it laying in the road for a while.

 

[shrpshtr325]

why hasnt anyone beat me to this

burn it and buy a new bike!

 

[qclabrat]

I’ll take a flyer here-
@Ryan.P ’s suggestion that cured slipping bars on my townie:
200 grit sandpaper wrapped around the rails under the clamp.
Grit side on the rails.

Solid intell also can try the Greg Lemond coke can shims

 

[FitmanNJ]

Would friction paste work? I'm talking about the stuff used to secure carbon handlebars to the stem so they don't slip.

 

[shrpshtr325]

Would friction paste work? I'm talking about the stuff used to secure carbon handlebars to the stem so they don't slip.

its worth a try if you have it around.

 

[PonchoTempest]

why hasnt anyone beat me to this

burn it and buy a new bike!

I'll report back on the sandpaper, don't have any friction paste.

I do have a propane torch though...

 

[jmanic]

burn it and buy a new bike!

Okay, you’re mixing metaphors here.

If it’s for sale, then it’s $20+ fire-
If it needs repair, it’s new bike.

 

[shrpshtr325]

Okay, you’re mixing metaphors here.

If it’s for sale, then it’s $20+ fire-
If it needs repair, it’s new bike.

whats wrong with both? i thought it was fire and new bike anyway

 

[Norm]

Can we suggest he buy a new bike and burn it?

Asking for a friend.

 

[PonchoTempest]

So far so good with sandpaper..