How Do I Change The Seat On My Mountain Bike?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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How do you change a seatpost on a bike?

How do you take the big seat off a bike?

Can you replace saddle rails?


Bent or broken rails on most saddles can be replaced for $24.50 except Tubular Titanium or Carbon rails which are $39.50 price includes shipping

. * Rails that have popped out of the front socket and aren’t bent can be re-installed for a $9.95 fee to cover S&H.

How do you remove a bike seat from the post?

How do you put a saddle on a bike seat?

How do you attach a saddle to a seat post?

How do you install a saddle?

How do you move a saddle forward?

Can I change the seat on my exercise bike?

Can you change your seat on exercise bike?

Yes, you can replace the bike seat

, all you have to find is the right fitting standard seat. Many people buy a seat and when they find it comfortable they replace it and can ride in comfort.

How do you tilt a big bike seat?

Can I put a cruiser seat on a mountain bike?

Condensed Answer:

A cruiser seat can be installed on a mountain bike

. The procedure often requires a replacement of the entire seat post because cruiser saddles are not compatible with the seat posts of modern MTBs.

Are all saddle rails the same?


Most saddles have two parallel rails that the seatpost clamps to, but designs vary from one to four rails

. Rails provide fore and aft adjustment of the saddle, usually an inch or so (2.5 cm).

How do I get my saddle back on rails?

Get the saddle clamped in a bench vice. Then, insert a large slot-head screwdriver into the plastic rail receiver. Use the flat plane of the screwdriver to to lever the saddle rail. You’ll have to put a lot of pressure on the saddle rail, but the rail and saddle will deform then snap back together.

How do you bend a bike seat rails?

How do you remove a seat post clamp?

Are bike seat stems universal?


Yes, most modern bike seats are universal

and can be interchanged with different seat posts. The exceptions are if you have much older equipment or a specialized bike. It’s best to check the number of rails and the rail width on your saddle to ensure a correct fit to the seat adapter.

How do you put a saddle clamp on?

  1. Step 1 – Line up the inner plates. Remove the spindle and side plates. Take one of the inner side plates, place it against the clamp and put it on the rail. …
  2. Step 3 – Hand tighten the hardware. Install the outer plates and spindle. …
  3. Step 4 – Attach to the seat post. Attach the seat and clamp to the post.

How do you put a seat clamp on a bike?

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