Slipping seatpost quick fix help needed

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ultyguy
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by ultyguy

Hi weenies,

On holiday, don't have carbon paste etc to properly fix slipping seatpost on my caad12. Any other quick fix ideas? I tried the sand paper from my repair kit but didn't help.

Thanks!


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by dmulligan

Sand in grease.

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by xena

get some clear nail varnish . build it up round the post so its a tight fit and clamp ....works everytime.
let it dry properly and wiggle it in gently .
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by mdeth1313

toothpaste
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ultyguy
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by ultyguy

Toothpaste + a touch of sand wins (thinking most similar to friction paste). Wife only had pink varnish! [emoji15]


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by lone wheeler

Cheap hair spray lacquer ! seriously, it works. Spray some on the post and tighten as normal.

ultyguy
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by ultyguy

Not a bad idea either!

My solution worked ok but eventually failed, oh well.

Note to Cannondale 25.4 post users, the Hylix one is crap and has poor tolerances.


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by WheresWaldo

The hair spray tip works very well. I use AquaNet Extra Hold (still available at Walmart), works as good as friction paste and is a lot less messy.

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