Bike Friday seatpost question
05-26-20, 03:26 AM
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Bike Friday seatpost question
Hi Guys,
Here after a long time. We have 3 BF New World Tourists, and am in the process of stripping them for a paint job. Couple of questions.
Here after a long time. We have 3 BF New World Tourists, and am in the process of stripping them for a paint job. Couple of questions.
- When one removes the bolt which attaches the folding seatpost to the frame, does the seatpost come off completely? I seem to have a shaft running theru which prevents me from removing the seatpost. Is that shaft removable
? Pic attached. - Can I get spares for all the bolts, quick releases etc from Bike Friday?
05-26-20, 07:28 AM
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Call Bike Friday, they will be very helpful and answer correctly all your questions. They have an 800 number and if you need parts they will have them for you. Roger
05-26-20, 08:59 AM
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IIRC there is a metal bushing that runs through there. Sounds like you are either doing the paint job yourself or disassembling for a local painter. I sent mine back to BF for a paint job and overhaul, so I didn't have to take that off. But I do believe there is a brass (?) bushing that has to be pressed out to remove the folding seat mast.
05-26-20, 09:45 AM
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IIRC there is a metal bushing that runs through there. Sounds like you are either doing the paint job yourself or disassembling for a local painter. I sent mine back to BF for a paint job and overhaul, so I didn't have to take that off. But I do believe there is a brass (?) bushing that has to be pressed out to remove the folding seat mast.
Yes, I live in India. Cant send it to BF. Dis assembling for a local paint job. That sounds right. Looks like a bushing from what I can see. Is it easy to remove?
05-26-20, 12:39 PM
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AFAIK you need a press to do it properly. Done that way, you can probably re-use. If you bang it out with a pipe, I'd recommend you get a replacement from BF in advance. But you will still want a press to install a new one.
05-27-20, 03:09 AM
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Thanks guys. I'll leave it in place and paint it.
Another question. I had to really hammer the lower hing rod to get it out. Is that the design? The one behind the BB.
Another question. I had to really hammer the lower hing rod to get it out. Is that the design? The one behind the BB.
05-27-20, 09:21 AM
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I strongly encourage you to email Bike Friday (service@bikefriday.com) and send them your questions and pictures. They WILL respond to you, maybe 3 days at most. Since what you are doing can affect the integrity of the bike, especially during reassembly, you want to get it right.
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05-30-20, 08:46 PM
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They used Powder coat , any other powder coater will do all the prep.. Presently Bike Fridays crew is taking CV19 shelter stay safe time..
Looks like you got it torn down, have a good local coating company?
Looks like you got it torn down, have a good local coating company?
