How do I tighten my spring-loaded seatpost?

07-19-2008, 06:58 PM

I have a bike seat post that is spring loaded. It's come loose the last week and I'm having a hell of time tightening back into place. Is there a trick to this?
Thanks, Chris

Alex Ramon · 07-19-2008, 06:58 PM

Hi Chris,
I think if you take your seat post out of the frame and look up inside it you'll see an allen bolt... you'll need a long key for this.

07-19-2008, 06:59 PM

Thanks Alex! I'll give it shot!

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