Park Tool | How to Remove & Install a Saddle @parktool | Uploaded August 2024 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
This video covers the process of removing your old saddle and installing a new one. We'll also teach you how to keep the new saddle's height, tilt, and fore/aft positioning the same as your old one. Saddle up!
Questions or comments? Leave them below!
Video Contents:
00:00 Video Start
00:13 Preliminary Info
00:41 Types of Posts and Clamps
01:52 Saddle Replacement & Installation
06:04 Saddle Exceptions & Anomalies
08:14 Troubleshooting
Find a text-based version of this procedure here: parktool.com/blog/repair-help/how-to-remove-and-install-a-bike-saddle
➤ Tools & materials used:
• RR-12.2 Tape Measure: parktool.com/en-us/product/tape-measure-rr-12-2
• PH-5 5 mm P-Handle Hex Wrench: parktool.com/en-us/product/5mm-p-handle-hex-wrench-ph-5
• PPL-2 Polylube 1000™ Lubricant (Tub): parktool.com/en-us/product/polylube-1000-lubricant-tub-ppl-2
• TW-5.2 Ratcheting Click-Type Torque Wrench: parktool.com/en-us/product/ratcheting-click-type-torque-wrench-tw-5-2
• AWS-1 3-Way Hex Wrench: parktool.com/en-us/product/3-way-hex-wrench-aws-1
• MW-SET .2 Metric Wrench Set: parktool.com/en-us/product/metric-wrench-set-mw-set-2
• TW-2.2 Beam Type Torque Wrench - 0-60 Nm: parktool.com/en-us/product/beam-type-torque-wrench-0-60-nm-tw-2-2
• THH-6 6 mm Sliding T-Handle Hex Wrench: parktool.com/en-us/product/6mm-sliding-t-handle-hex-wrench-thh-6
• Cell Phone with an app or something else to read the saddle angle
• Shop rag
• A saddle
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➤ Fix It:
Did you know that Park Tool is the #1 resource for bicycle repair education?
• Visit our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/parktool
• Visit the Repair Help section of Parktool.com: parktool.com/repairhelp
• Check out The Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair: parktool.com/product/big-blue-book-of-bicycle-repair-4th-edition-bbb-4
➤ About Park Tool:
Since our founding in 1963, Park Tool has been the leading name in bicycle tools. Our YouTube channel is an extension of our mission to be the ultimate resource for mechanics and riders of all skill levels. Here you will find comprehensive repair help tutorials for a wide range of components and processes, as well as troubleshooting guides, tips and tricks, and information on the latest Park Tool products.
This video covers the process of removing your old saddle and installing a new one. We'll also teach you how to keep the new saddle's height, tilt, and fore/aft positioning the same as your old one. Saddle up!
Questions or comments? Leave them below!
Video Contents:
00:00 Video Start
00:13 Preliminary Info
00:41 Types of Posts and Clamps
01:52 Saddle Replacement & Installation
06:04 Saddle Exceptions & Anomalies
08:14 Troubleshooting
Find a text-based version of this procedure here: parktool.com/blog/repair-help/how-to-remove-and-install-a-bike-saddle
➤ Tools & materials used:
• RR-12.2 Tape Measure: parktool.com/en-us/product/tape-measure-rr-12-2
• PH-5 5 mm P-Handle Hex Wrench: parktool.com/en-us/product/5mm-p-handle-hex-wrench-ph-5
• PPL-2 Polylube 1000™ Lubricant (Tub): parktool.com/en-us/product/polylube-1000-lubricant-tub-ppl-2
• TW-5.2 Ratcheting Click-Type Torque Wrench: parktool.com/en-us/product/ratcheting-click-type-torque-wrench-tw-5-2
• AWS-1 3-Way Hex Wrench: parktool.com/en-us/product/3-way-hex-wrench-aws-1
• MW-SET .2 Metric Wrench Set: parktool.com/en-us/product/metric-wrench-set-mw-set-2
• TW-2.2 Beam Type Torque Wrench - 0-60 Nm: parktool.com/en-us/product/beam-type-torque-wrench-0-60-nm-tw-2-2
• THH-6 6 mm Sliding T-Handle Hex Wrench: parktool.com/en-us/product/6mm-sliding-t-handle-hex-wrench-thh-6
• Cell Phone with an app or something else to read the saddle angle
• Shop rag
• A saddle
➤ Subscribe: youtube.com/user/parktoolcompany?sub_confirmation=1
➤ Like: facebook.com/parktool
➤ Follow: instagram.com/parktoolblue
➤ Fix It:
Did you know that Park Tool is the #1 resource for bicycle repair education?
• Visit our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/parktool
• Visit the Repair Help section of Parktool.com: parktool.com/repairhelp
• Check out The Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair: parktool.com/product/big-blue-book-of-bicycle-repair-4th-edition-bbb-4
➤ About Park Tool:
Since our founding in 1963, Park Tool has been the leading name in bicycle tools. Our YouTube channel is an extension of our mission to be the ultimate resource for mechanics and riders of all skill levels. Here you will find comprehensive repair help tutorials for a wide range of components and processes, as well as troubleshooting guides, tips and tricks, and information on the latest Park Tool products.
