Schwinn 140 - seat Does anyone know how I'm supposed to secure the seat? It can be rotated even though I have tightened the screws.
1446241
Just finished putting the bike together and am having the same problem. The seat is ridiculously loose, it rotates around and flexes up and down as I'm riding. It almost seems like it's intentionally built this way. Have either of you been able to fix this problem since you posted? Or are you just dealing with it? Thanks
1118017
The screws on the side of the seat must be screwed in tighter...there's a screw on the left and the right, use the wrench that you received in the package.
1446242
Not really. I just stuff something in between to increase the friction. It kind of works but still moves once in a while.
1446243
I think if I can get the seat stabilized it will be comfortable. Have tightend the screws as noted above. Up/down movement has stopped, but the seat still moves left to right when riding. Anyone else having this problem?
1446244
T. Yuan was right- I'm surprised anyone is using the bike like this or just stuffing stuff in there to make it tighter! that's pretty dangerous.... use the wrench that came with it, or your own wrench to tighten it and make the opening tighter once it's on the pole.
1446245
I came looking for help for the same issue. Is the seat supposed to be able to tilt forward but not side to side? It makes sense that way, but I have to ask, lol. It makes sense to be able to tilt the sit to adjust to the way you're riding. For example, if you lean forward in a racing position, you may want to be able to tilt the seat down a little bit...
1446246
The seat is a typical bike seat and is attached to the post by a male/female like connection. The connection is secured by a bolt/nut combo. Take a socket wrench and tighten the *#$## out of it, and it will snug the seat up.
1492428
The rack with weight if contents in the bag would likely shift to the left or right instead of remaining center as mounted regardless how hard you tighten the clamping piece on the seatpost. I can live with it and center the rack after a bumpy ride.
1313988
You have to be careful when securing the seat cushion so that the chair stays square. Tight turning travel on some of the Allen screws ( 1/4 turn, reset wrench, etc.). But overall, not too difficult.
685867
It sounds like you didn't tighten each area enough with the provided Allen wrench. Allignment sounds off. We had to retighten a few times before the handle bars were straight.
1189101
If you are wondering if the clamping head turns easily with the bike in place, it doesn't it's very secure.when the bike is in the clamp you can also rotate the bike just make sure have a good hold on the bike so it doesn't fall over. When there is no bike in the clamp it is very easy to rotate and locks down securely,
2085766
If your seat going inside a tube on the bike, it is going to fix. If your seat has four screws an nuts to asembler, is not going to fix. For me it's very confortable seat.
1459394
I clamped it to a 26.8 Schwinn Suburban seatpost. With its shape though, I think it's a little variable based on how much you screw it.
1139446
Forgot to mention in my answer that the bikes should be secured to the center post while the tilt feature is used..... I use an adjustable nylon strap and it works just fine.
2151377
Sorry to hear about your theft - seems like nothing is sacred anymore. The clamp for post tightens up to hold it on to frame & also adjusts onto seat. My post is approximately 1" wide. A bike shop can help you. Good luck. Carol
55874
I just recently built mine and the seat is rock-solid. You have to keep the adjustment screw tight, but I've not detected any movement of the seat while riding. I'm not a big fan of the adjustment screw concept. Although it seems to work well, it's inconvenient (at best) when there are multiple users (and there are three of us using it).
463571
No. If the seat wobbles, it's probably no longer securely fastened. Tip the chair upside down and look for loose screws/bolts where parts connect with each other. (I think you have a screw loose somewhere. Sorry, couldnt resist) &#128515;
799018
I don't recall all the details, just remember it has no shaft or connection point to a shaft, and I and my husband were at a complete loss as to how to attach it to the bike. I would advise you to choose a different seat.
874008
You will need a metric allen wrench and adjustable wrench. Set you seat and post to the correct height then remove seat from the seat post. Clamp the rack with the appropriate plastic spacer to the seat post (not the bike frame). Tighten the allen screws until tight. Do not over tighten as you could break the screws then replace the seat. The rack, can still be moved if you push hard sideways on it but is very stable. I have used mine for a long time and have no problems with it.
1209786
I have no issues with the bike except it could have a tighter seat. Call a local bike company and maybe they could help you.
1653592
It does rotate, there is a star head screw that you will loosen a significant amount so that you can separate it enough to release it so that you can spin it into another set of grooves to lock it in place and then tighten the screw. I was able to mount it to a down bar on my recumbent "under seat steering" bike.
340353
I don't have a problem with it but I do remember having to tighten it pretty tight. That said, it is not a comfy seat to begin with. I would recommend going to a bike and get a good one. That's what I am doing.
1537219
READ THIS! Yes, my seat when brand new felt wobbly after a few miles. That's because the screws on the pair of main springs were getting loose! All you have to do is tighten them real tight, preferably with a non-adjusting wrench. But don't apply too much torque that you start stripping the threads. And also check what UNHAPPY CAMPER was talking about. He makes very good sense. This seat is excellent if properly adjusted and installed, but it is not plug-n-play, I'm sorry to say.