How do I tighten the seat post? I have the bike nearly all put together. The clamp does not tighten the seat post all the way. What tool do I need?
946454
You should be able to tighten that clamp. To do this, first unclamp it, then turn the knob on opposite end of clamp clockwise. Then try clamping it again. You should be able to turn that knob with your hands, if not you can use pliers.
946455
Sorry, can't help you. I had someone put it together for me. I wish I had not purchased this bike. There are many others that are of better value and quality.
946456
My bike has a lever on the side that releases the post so I can adjust the height. If you have the same thing, you will need to tighten the nut that attaches the lever to the post. A cresent wrench should do the job or a "Vice Grip" which is adjustable.
946457
You should be able to tighten that clamp. To do this, first unclamp it, then turn the knob on opposite end of clamp clockwise. Then try clamping it again. You should be able to turn that knob with your hands with it unclamped, if not you can use pliers.
946458
you should be able to twist/rotate the quick release to adjust how far it clamps when you push the lever in.
946459
turn the clamp lever clockwise 1 turn and try it. if that isn't enough try another turn.
946460
I am sorry that I do not know because my nephew installed the bike and he is away for vacation.
946461
I haD the same issue with my bike as well. seat will always come loose no matter what you do to it !!! Sorry to say but this bike isnt of high quality . i wish I would have spent more money and buy a more sturdy bike.
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.
1287720
The seat height is adjustable. There is a black plastic plug at the bottom of the seat post bar frame that prevents the seat post from being lowered too much. We popped that plug out so we could lower it further. We have the seat right now set at 16" but the seat post sticks out the bottom of the frame. The seat post clamp is a little weak. I actually broke the original bolt and had to go to Home Depot and replace it.
265892
I have a similar bike (kid's bike from the 50s) and had to do some rigging. My seatpost is also not a standard size so I bought a 1/2" U bolt and used the flat metal piece with the 2 holes to attach to my seatpost. They send a lot of pieces so you should be able to get it to work. Since every bike is different, it's not really a one size fits all but, they do try to accommodate everyone with what they send. If you're not really mechanically minded I would ask a friend who is to give you a hand.
1816665
Since the seat post is a standard size, you should be able to replace the seat with one that better suits your needs. I would take the seat off and take it with you to a bicycle store to make sure the seat posts are compatible in size and pick a seat that fits your needs.
118280
If you have a standard bicycle seat post with the bracket mounted inside the post you will need the following tools to make the switch. 16mm allen wrench, a phillips head screw driver, 1/2", 9/16" and 5/8" combination wrenches, a 3lbs hammer, anvil (or other hard surface), large adjustable pliers, drill press w/ 1/2" metal drilling bit, mig welder, black high gloss paint, locking pliers, and welding mask. Modified the rail width and connected it to my bike in only 20-25 minutes.
2218651
I assume you have a bicycle. Take a peak under the seat. You'll see a clamp with a bolt. Loosen the bolt to remove the seat from the protruding post. The seat you purchase will have the same feature. Also...the post protruding up from the bicycle frame is adjustable up or down. You'll see a similar bolt , when loosen, will permit you to adjust the post. Just be sure you tighten it before riding the bicycle.
776912
depending on width of your seat post. (sorry I cannot help with that) You could wrap some (clean) shop towels around it and soften the grip. The inner portion of the clamp is a 'softer' plastic. This was mentioned on a different site selling this stand "Screw type clamp adjusts to fit tubes of various shapes from 7/8" to 3"" i believe there may be adapters for this issue.
234736
I checked the diameter of both the units I bought and it looks as if 1" is the max diameter of the post clamp.This would not fit my seat post but the rear frame wheel support. Hope this helps... Please note that the most recent one purchased only had the large size clamp and came with two dead batteries. Perhaps this was a customer return.
168768
Have you looked at the bolt underneath the seat? Make sure that is lined up with grooves and really tight. Hope this helps.
2088663
I'm having the same problem and am beginning to feel kinda stupid. How far through did the holes go? I mean there is one hole in the handlebars, and then two through the post, but it seems like there should be another hole on the other side of the handlebars that should "recieve" the screw. Am I right?
1485543
There is a clamp that is further to bottom that probably needs to be tighter than what it already is. The same thing happened to my son. If that does not work try taking it to the nearest bike shop to see if they know what to do.
219621
I just used a regular box end open end wrench to put it on , and tighten it up . That's the way I have been doing this since I was a kid . When I changed pedals on my BMX , and Freestyle bikes they always stayed tight . I hope this helps you .
234391
Sorry I'm not sure what you are asking. The height of the seat is adjusted with the allen wrench as is the angle of the seat. As far as I know there is not a seat clamp to installed. Maybe call retrospec. Or ask me again. Sorry.
592911
What seatpost issue? I never had one. I've used the factory post, a Thomson, and an XC-Lite. No issues.
234738
I checked the diameter of both the units I bought and it looks as if 1" is the max diameter of the post clamp.This would not fit my seat post but the rear frame wheel support.Hope this helps... Please note that the most recent one purchased only had the large size clamp and came with two dead batteries. Perhaps this was a customer return.
307143
I was in a similar dilemma when I purchased my bike, but I am figuring things out. All you need are clamps and screws. They can all be found on Amazon.