Loose saddle rails

Mikej · #1 09-29-2016, 12:56 PM

Saddle rails seam to have loosened at thier insertion points at the rear of the shell. Any body have any remedies?

cachagua · #2 09-29-2016, 01:11 PM

I've got a saddle like this too. I've been thinking, hypodermic of epoxy... but haven't tried it.

Mikej · #3 09-29-2016, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cachagua

I've got a saddle like this too. I've been thinking, hypodermic of epoxy... but haven't tried it.

Yes, I was thinking of some epoxy from loc-tite-

drewellison · #4 09-29-2016, 04:57 PM

I think it's Gorilla Glue which expands to about 4 times it's size when it dries and adheres. It's great at filling voids. And boy, does it adhere to whatever! Don't use very much or you'll have a big blob expanded out of your sealing area.

kitsnob · #5 09-29-2016, 11:46 PM

Purchase a new Saddle ...?

oldpotatoe · #6 09-30-2016, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikej

Saddle rails seam to have loosened at their insertion points at the rear of the shell. Any body have any remedies?

Warranty, replacement? This shouldn't happen, IMHO..

JLQ · #7 09-30-2016, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by drewellison

I think it's Gorilla Glue which expands to about 4 times it's size when it dries and adheres. It's great at filling voids. And boy, does it adhere to whatever! Don't use very much or you'll have a big blob expanded out of your sealing area.

I second Gorilla Glue, it's prolonged the life of several saddles for me.

R3awak3n · #8 09-30-2016, 06:13 AM

Curious, what saddle is it?

Peter P. · #9 09-30-2016, 06:19 AM

I just used Gorilla Glue on another project and concur that it's probably the best solution.

Position the saddle so gravity will flow the glue into the gap. Wait 15-30 minutes then wipe off the excess per the instructions. If you don't, it will dry very hard a is a bear to remove.

Mikej · #10 09-30-2016, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by R3awak3n

Curious, what saddle is it?

Selle italia slr XC - I got it on amazon for like 90$ - the rail shell moves or "gives or clunks" when I pick up the bike by the saddle. Its barely a season old but to warranty it i'd need a new saddle anyhow, I just was wondering if silicon caulk might work better ....Its also not shinny.
http://www.planetcyclery.com/media/c.../sdx1005_2.jpg