How To Fix Loose Suspension Seatpost That Wiggles

I show how to adjust the two most common types of suspension seatposts to reduce side to side play. I was working on this Cannondale and the seat was all wiggly. Very weird trying to ride it.
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[@markfriesen1435]

I don't have one of these, but I watched it anyways just to learn something. Welcome back RJ! Hope your back is healed up.

[@bob-ny6kn]

Odd that bicycle manufacturers went away from springy seats that lasted forever, but re-invented the springy seat by making a springy post that wears out. Nice breakdown and repair. I hope all is well with you and snow storms are over (at least through September).

[@figurehead1971]

Such a helpful video in giving an understanding into suspension seatpost workings. After just buying a new one for my wife with a woeful lack of instructions, both this video and the teardown video have given me a full understanding of not just how they work but also the maintenance of them. I had no idea that the 'free play' collar was for those nylon bushes...I assumed at first that collar was to limit the amount of travel or to lock out travel. I have already today both received, learned, disassembled, greased to my own satisfaction the suspension post and have a full understanding, extremely helpful video...sincere appreciation for it....liked, subscribed, learnt.

[@Bixtorr]

Following you for years. It's amazing the amount of stuff I've learned on your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@jhenry248]

Had that issue for some time, was thinking about replacing it with a standard set pole. Went right out and made the adjustment and I'm happy now. Thank you for the tip.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for another helpful how to video. Hope you and the family are well, great to have you back. All the best Andy

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Thanks! Doing good. I hope you guys are well also!

[@fedor5664]

Even tho i have never had this problem nor a seat post with suspension but this was still very usefull for future experiences thanks, and i especially like the right to the point short videos instead of 6 minutes talking and 4 mins of info

[@Flederratte]

It seems you found a way to fix the play :D In the previous video you said it was not possible. I watched both videos because I am subscribed with the bell activated ;) Greetings from Germany.

[@billinhouston3291]

I never even thought about those being adjustable. I replaced my wife's without even trying to adjust. Thanks, RJ!

[@ericpatterson8596]

Great video! !! Your video do help me to fix my brother and my bike.

[@scottm5167]

This answered my question, thanks!

[@jdavis417]

RJ, how are you feeling? Are you healing okay? Best wishes... love what you do!

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

I am doing good, thanks! Still some random pains sometimes.

[@yaseenrabbani6580]

Brother your given good information about CYCLING sheets shocked absorbed thanks brother 🚴

[@lygikeang3867]

OMG you really save my money thanks mate

[@godschild5587]

i was looking for suspension bicycle saddle and i didn't know this things existed until i saw your video, i searched suspension bicycle saddle and i was seeing suspension seat not seat post. this is great invention. why this is not popular? which model of seat suspension seatpost is more durable? i have found seatpost shock absorber on amazon (like mountain bike front suspention style) and other one is called parallelogram suspension

[@vagabond-yj8pn]

I always thought those were ejector seat.

[@josiahgolding7826]

Alien On a Bike hahaha yea 😂😂

[@EmanzPlayz]

Could you make a video on how to fix play in suspension forks. By the way live your vids very helpful

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

I have a bunch of fork overhaul videos. Different forks are different. Play is caused by worn parts. The parts may or may not be available.

[@MaheshKumar-ul4lk]

Thanks for this love from india

[@janetcarter8830]

Hey RJ thanks for the video great info I have this post and it was kind of hard to get any movement finally got a little play in it but was wondering if I put some kind of WD-40 on that black post part that goes down would that help or would that make it work better?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2jElIh8eJeapbM

[@brautus]

Hey RJ, love your videos. What do you do with a seized tightening bolt on a suspension seatpost like the second one? Like, it wont budge.

[@gratefulgirl1626]

This was a great video! Quick question- I want to buy a used bike on Facebook marketplace, and it has the comfort suspension. However, because it does not allow the seat to go down all the way, I can barely touch the ground. Is there a way to take out the suspension comfort mechanism and be able to put the seat down all the way?

[@jgrucel]

I have “C300” hybrid/comfort bike, from the late 80s/early 90s, with that seat post, green paint, and Cannondale logo.

[@ronpeterson6417]

Hey RJ. I have the second style that was completely untreated and now is can't get the thread to match up do to wedging. Any suggestions?

[@jw228w]

thanks for the video. what about putting in some rubber shims like maybe an old bike tube to snug up and prevent wiggle? thanks john

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Might as well buy a rigid seatpost then.

[@godschild5587]

what you think about "Alta Steel Spring Suspension Bike Seat Post Steel Bicycle Chrome"? its available on walmart website, i posted the link and my comment was removed.

[@uniworkhorse]

I honestly was going to replace my dad's seatpost because of excessive play with a non-sus post - I'll be giving this a try and hopefully solve the issue!

[@11GDR]

Ну що, допомогло?

[@elninndo]

More seized seat post removals please.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

I would totally love to! I wish I had more bikes with seized stems/seatposts.

[@FarmerFpv]

I put the new Cane Creek Thud-buster on my bike, it's pretty amazing. Little pricy though. But you get what you pay for I guess.

[@johnpossum556]

I was shopping for these once. Any recommendations for good & durable ones? Due to the riots my pharmacy is closed (apparently the sprinkler system was running water for 2 days) and I have to ride out to the suburbs now. So many potholes and bumps. My butt really notices the difference.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Go on Amazon and search suspension seatpost. They are priced from $25 to nearly $300. The expensive ones will be better than the cheap ones. Read reviews. Good luck.

[@CodSlap]

Check out Redshift Sports and their seatpost and stem combo. Not cheap, but very well thought out for taking the edge off bumps. The seatpost is a fairly recent product, but both have a fair number of independent reviews on KZbin.

[@davidburgess741]

I have one of these but along with bobbing it rotated. Sitting in a bin but may revisit this.

[@lordmorley7561]

Glad you're back RJ, love watching your vids, hope to see some new/ thrift acquisitions in the near future - current difficult circumstances not withstanding. I hope you don't mind if I make a quick request of your viewers and subscribers - consider checking out Jim's Obsessive Cycling Disorder for more bike/ cycling content, he deserves many more subscribers, and I don't think your viewers would be disappointed. As a long time subscriber to your channel RJ , I would like to say again it's great you're back and keep the vids coming. Regards L M

[@maxmason6053]

If you like waterbeds... stick a springer post on a full suspension mtb.... it's almost the same ride.

[@yanami1241]

It's funny, I have a full suspension citybike with such a seatpost plus a springy bikeseat. I never feel any bump ever, it just can get very bouncy. :D Oh and I love my waterbed.

[@pedrofernandovasquez754]

Dear Friend I am writing to you from Argentina. I follow your carcass and I saw that you explain the lubrication of a telescopic seatpost. Could you help me with a Tranz x that they gave me and I do not understand why the main spout rotates

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Sorry, not familiar with it.

[@richardrahadi]

I believe this video have been uploaded yesterday then you took it down, what happened?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

The first video was wrong, so I redid it.

[@shominister]

does anyone know if these are adjustable? thanx

[@UenoLocker54]

I didn't even know these existed.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Mostly on hybrids and comfort bikes for recreational riders.

[@Jaydad4701]

I work at an LBS and get asked about this twice a week at least.

[@stefanic88]

Can I drill a hole through and fixate the seat? The wobble on my bike is driving me crazy ...

[@johnlefty4662]

I got a ad on a KZbin video for a app and the guys voice sounded like yours

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Yeah, they stole audio from a video of mine!

[@quasar8744]

Hello,what if the seat move up and down and not side to side?

[@foodformind9134]

What brand is this seatpost?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

I don't remember, and the bike was sold.

[@user-up5vp8gk4k]

DOES IT REALLY WORK AND HELPS THE BACK..?

[@neilcrompton3488]

+rj the bike guy i noticed that 1 of those seats has springs under the back,wouldnt that make the sprung seat post redundant?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Not really.

[@Fixingeverthingwithaengine567]

I have a x fusion dropper post

[@bananasstuff3344]

i don't even have a suspension seatpost what am i doing

[@housemasterjkm6332]

My seat is jiggling horizontally on my gazelle furore...i think i need to replace the post

[@erlislokaj3764]

Can you do a video. How to fix fork noisy plzzz

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

There is no standard fix for noises. You just have to start hunting! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqasgaCnp9qSiNk

[@erlislokaj3764]

RJ The Bike Guy thanks 😊😊

[@roythearcher]

A tricky balance between excess play and travel! Mind you those saddles don't look like they need those posts!.. Horses for courses!...

[@ratroddiesels1981]

could we see your ride thanks

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

It's a Cannondale Silk 400 that I have been cleaning up to sell. It was pretty rough when I got it.

[@thatsalotofsodiumcoins1615]

There is an ad on KZbin that is using your keyboard video as a voice over I don’t think they had your permission

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Yeah, they stole my audio. Do you have a link?

[@tamasnagy5211]

This guy sounds just like Brian Wampler😂

[@pedrofernandovasquez754]

I send you a photo through your Facebook channel

[@Lughnerson]

I have the second one and yes it wiggles a bit. So what?

[@pedrofernandovasquez754]

lubrication

[@roscored1000]

could you 3d print a new pad?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Shrug.

[@cudak888]

Or, the best fix: Take everything out, coat the square shaft with JB Weld, slam it back into the nylon wedges, and crank down the adjuster until there's no movement anymore. Crap seatpost fixed for good.

[@colinpuffett4834]

Sadly still 5x too heavy

[@oresthse4668]

Why you upload again the video

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

I goofed in the first video. I redid the video.

[@AnimEva_33]

unfortunately this does not actually stop the wiggling issue. Was hoping for a more permanent way to stop the wiggling, for the first style of seat post

[@mikieson]

best thing to do is ditch those things.they dont actually do much.and in some cases make a bump way worse than it should be.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

I prefer rigid seat posts myself.

[@DrewskiTheLegend]

Reverb owners be like.

[@pedrofernandovasquez754]

Could you give me your facebook so I can send you a photo

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

facebook.com/RJTheBikeGuy

[@chajcu]

Really people cannot come up with such things on their own???

[@MoPoppins]

chajcu - WHY ARE YOU HERE?!? I’m pretty sure that if we chatted for a few minutes, we’d find SOMETHING that’s really obvious to other people, that would be puzzling to you. Maybe like...human psychology? 🤔 How do you not know that being mechanically-minded is an aptitude, just as some are naturally charismatic and can win almost anyone over? Or can come up with songs or choreography out of thin air? Or paint and draw images they see in their heads? Or can take seemingly random ingredients and whip up an exquisite meal? And I can go on & on, but HOPEFULLY you get my point. 🙄 Maybe try being more OBSERVANT and expand your scope of interests.

[@FarmerFpv]

@@MoPoppins Well said!