Saddle Clamp for use with Pitlock
04-18-20, 10:42 AM
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Saddle Clamp for use with Pitlock
My Canondale mtb came with a quick release for the saddle which is pretty useless for me as I frequently lock the bike up outside around London.So I got some Pitlock nuts for the wheels and saddle. But the fit on the saddle is terrible (see photo) and the saddle slowly sides down as I ride. What type of clamp should I get that will accommodate the Pitlock nut?
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Edit: had to remove the photo to try to avoid getting a message that I was not allowed to post urls.
Edit2: the reference of the photo on imgur is wWBI9Hs
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04-18-20, 01:06 PM
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I would just use a common hex fitting bolt. Saddle theft is pretty rare if the saddle is not a QR clamped one. Andy
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Looking at the curved part of the clamp on the right, it appears that the quick release was integral to the clamp. Perhaps a clamp like this, with straight sides, would allow the bolt to be tightened better without the nut part cocking against the threads. Of course you will need to measure your seat post/tube to get the right size clamp, this is only an example. https://www.amazon.com/Origin8-Pro-F.../dp/B003VRDI8K
