Unsettling Seatpost Slippage Mystery! | SEKA Exceed RDC | Oompa Loompa Cycling 181

[@Marco.cycles]

Finally the video is out 😂 and yes I’m still riding this bike. So for all those people who somehow manages to fix the issues with “Carbon Paste” I have already done that. Many times. And nothing works 🤔 What DID work though was placing a skateboard grip tape on the inner side of the frame , contacting the back of the seatpost. Thank you for coming to my ted talk.

[@cornelhughes6763]

missed your comment

[@MazingerZX]

Next time, try Matt clear coat from Mr Hobby. Try 3 layers on the section of the seat post to build up the layers.

[@zoidulmiah4371]

Mine had the same problem and did exactly same fix. No issues for 2 years now

[@fzrnvndx]

how you apply it? are you still using carbon paste on top of that then?

[@cobaltpica]

i own the same white RDC in M size and i weights close to 90kg. Never had any slippage on the seatpost, though i have to torque it bolt from recommended 6 to closer to 8Nm to eliminate some creaks. I suspect some grease might have gotten onto the clamp, frameset & post itself. Take off the post, clean and wipe with brake cleaner to remove any oily residue. Then finally clean off again with alcohol. Reassemble with carbon paste, i use finishline fiber grip. Torque the bolt down to 7Nm.

[@RCindahouse]

The $6k is a lot of money on a bike actually, that guy may be your friend playing with you...take it easy man.

[@samtan6966]

I like this guy Marco.. wait for this video till neck long long😂.. awesome as usual. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😁 **next Jasper Tan pls.. 😅

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Hahaha one year ago 🤭

[@DDai-qd8uk]

Loved this interview. This guy is a legend!

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Thanks for watching!

[@DDai-qd8uk]

@@OompaLoompaCycling no sir, thank you for making the interviews!

[@runnf204]

“ur legs breaking?” 😂😂😂 he knows there a lot of good bikes on Singapore roads because he passes them all the time 😎

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

🥇🥇🥇

[@patrickparisienne1917]

Nice bike, glad he hasn’t bowed to the ‘most bling wins’ mentality. I’d recommend trying ‘cricket bat tape’ as Durianruder suggests. After that I would recommend trying a replacement seatpost.

[@hendrytandean1999]

Hi as a bike shop owner, i always recommend to buy 2nd old model high end frame than china unfamous brand, ex you can buy even cheaper like sworks tarmac sl6 or pinarelo F10 than this new seka frameset

[@yonglingng5640]

Yes, those two models you mentioned still look good to this day. They're easier to live with and work on too.

[@hendrytandean1999]

@@yonglingng5640 yes, even we cant feel the diffrence which one tarmac SL6 or SL7 when we ride on the blind eyes 🤣 .. SL6 very recomended frame also equip by carbon fact 12, the same like sl8

[@29886122]

About seatpost problem I have some experience in cannodale supersix evo3 my2020 but I have to describe with mandarin if you dont mind. ------ 在cannodale 社群有不少人在EVO3 遇到 座管異音(creaking noise) 的問題 雖然不一定會有下沉的情況 但處理方式可能類似 單純使用 碳纖止滑劑(carbon paste) 是沒有用的 現代公路車很多使用楔式固定來迫緊座管 鎖固的過程中可能會有假鎖固的情況下發生 需要先做應力釋放 在鎖座管的過程需要在 5Nm停下來 抓著你的座墊左右大力搖晃 如果有聽到啪的聲響 表示有做到釋放 再繼續把扭力加到目標值 可能是6Nm 或是7Nm 這個方式可以確保座管最大程度有吃到正確的扭力 -- 如果還是鎖不緊 那真的只能換車架了

[@beavc]

Poor chap…where do you meet all these people who comment on your bike and equipment…😅

[@DDai-qd8uk]

yeah they can all ggf

[@guantisengkun4342]

Nice guy! a humble cyclist enjoying his hobby. He shouldn’t be roasted in the comment lah.. those who should get roasted are those who wear full PNS kit with their s-works sl8 /dogma F and then struggling at Mandai hog the entire lane on their cafe ride

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Hehehe

[@WinzyRide]

You should probably try putting some of the plastic cover used when u buy the mattress cover...you wrap one layer around the seatpost and put some carbon grip paste should help...

[@WinzyRide]

btw it is like the bag they use to put the matress cover in...

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

The plastic will slip right not as grippy?

[@yonglingng5640]

​@@OompaLoompaCyclingIf there's no carbon paste between the seatpost and plastic layer, yes. The objective is to maximise friction coefficient in this area to minimise or eliminate slippage.

[@WinzyRide]

@@OompaLoompaCyclingI think u could put some grip paste but for me it works, there is enough friction in between to hold it in place

[@kicker3037]

I have the same bike n colour, at the first 2 weeks i had the same problem with the seatpost by using Morgan Blue carbon paste, but after i replaced it with the Finish Line fiber grip. I never have any issues with it. Make sure you clearn all the old carbon paste with Methylated spirits before apply new paste. BTW tell the Pina s guy that his bike also make in China

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Everything made in China or Taiwan

[@jrmhng]

Tires, wheels, geometry have the biggest impact on ride feel, not the pattern of the paint which spells out a brand name.

[@MazingerZX]

Suggestion for the slipping seat post: Apply multiple (start with 3) layers of acrylic paint (for hobby and models - can try Matt clear coat first instead of colored paint) and see if that solves the issue.

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Sounds like butchering the seatpost

[@CALegendz]

Loving this interview! ❤

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

JD MY MAN

[@zennezi]

What I did to stop the slipping, 1. Clean both the seatpost and seat tube with alcohol. 2. Apply carbon paste to the seatpost covering approximately 2 cm below the clamped area. Apply on seatpost clamp too(I use Finish Line). 3. Torqued the seatpost clamp to 6 Nm 4. Give the saddle a few good hits on the top and sides 5. Retorqued to 6 Nm again Finally the most crucial part, ride the bike and retorqued it again after dropping a few friends

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Sounds like he did try the carbon paste solution to no avail

[@zennezi]

@OompaLoompaCycling the crucial part is retorquing after hitting the saddle. Long explanation behind the reason. Let's just say it sets the clamp in it's final position with this step.

[@JFomo]

I like Seka bikes and I'd happily pull up to the cafe and group ride on a Seka. I can't say this about all the other china brand bikes like Elves and Winspace etc.

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Winspace should be quite ok?

[@JFomo]

@@OompaLoompaCycling nah it has a silly name and the font is ugly.

[@cornelhughes6763]

The other option in the unlikely event that medium strngth loctite on the bolts does not work is anti slip grip tape. I have used it sucessfully on a handlebar that kept moving every time I hit a pothole. I have been told by other riders they have also used it to solvce a sliding seatpost. It works better than applying carbon fiber paste

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Do u have to change the grip tape often?

[@cornelhughes]

@@OompaLoompaCycling I have not had to change it often.

[@zennezi]

There’s a 3D-printed headset spacer in TB that convert the frame to semi-integrated cabling, similar to a 2024 Propel

[@abhimawa1]

Two biggest problems of purchasing less-reputable brands are QC and aftersales support. 19:26 → even if you give Pogi’s bike to an amateur, s/he would have still rode like an Ah Ma with energy gel. Why so proud becoming a poser? 🤔

[@silentdiary9730]

park tool carbon paste should fix the seatpost issue

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

He did say that he has tried all carbon pastes

[@jrmhng]

Re Jack, I use him and he is still in the business but not full time. I understand Seka wasn't a good brand to deal with. Made representations which ended up being untrue and screwed over their distributors

[@endtimeslips4660]

Loctite the tread and tighten the bolt 7Nm.

[@cornelhughes6763]

Yep, I hightly suspect loctite is the solution (medium one)

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Wouldn’t loctite kinda “cement” the bolt down? And you can’t undo the bolt after?

[@yonglingng5640]

​​@@OompaLoompaCycling Loctite 243 is a medium-strength threadlocker that still allows fastener removal with nothing more than the tool used to loosen it. This is the most common type of threadlocker. Different threadlockers have different properties. There are low-strength and high-strength threadlockers too, the latter of which requires heat to remove if the version one is using is removable as some are indeed permanent. I don't believe bicycles need high-strength threadlocker, it's usually used on cars and such, where heat application for removal wouldn't hurt the parts.

[@cornelhughes6763]

@@OompaLoompaCycling you will be able to undo itwith just a little bit more effort. It helps prevent road vibrations from unscrewing the bolt.

[@endtimeslips4660]

@@OompaLoompaCycling you still can open it. the glue improve the bolt locking it about 15Nm for the blue one and 25Nm for the red one. the glue prevent the bolt loosen cause by impact or shocks.

[@iamgabyap]

mine does not slip after putting carbon paste

[@wenhao.m]

Interesting community for mocking other ppl bike.. must visit singapore next time with my Tavelo bike ..

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Please come and we do an interview

[@wenhao.m]

@@OompaLoompaCycling ok ah .. I’m planning to visit Singapore by end of aug to visit one of my friend 😁 I have lots of funny cycling story to share when I started cycling at Hong Kong and Shanghai 😂

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

@@wenhao.m dm me when you are in town

[@lestonycyclistone]

I owned Elves 1st gen Falath Evo, even have slip post issue and cause some carbon crack inside. Able to claim warranty within 3 months. Believe the dealer need help u instead urself direct contact with the factory .😅

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Yes the dealer needs to do the work

[@noeldanganan1638]

Not hating.. but you seem to lose your raw, pure, fun and straightforward feel of interviewing relatable people since you switched to studio style as opposed to doing it in random backyard or public places.. do more of those pls…

[@lestonycyclistone]

Seem if i ride my Elves in SG gonna roasted 😂

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

As long as u can outrun the dogma’s no problem 👌

[@FaigMir]

Дорогой друг я решил проблему со сползающим подседельной трубой берёшь изоленту и алеешь на заднюю стенку велосипеда изнутри и деваешь седло)) все пробе а решена

[@ironveg9256]

Alot of rider who rode pina always kana drop

[@croccofanto]

i would like a clip ware you and some friends rely ride hard during night time, would be rely cool!

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

🤪

[@81antiloop]

Just tighten the wedge till it indents the Seatpost aka near cracking then won't slip Liao lor. 😂😂😂

[@WillEDC]

30:35 drop that mamil

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

🤣

[@trippywong8953]

Seka @ka 死腳. Can be good meh??😊😅😅

[@ageofsigmar7236]

all bike frames are made in China now wake up pls! Even Pinarello loooool!

[@guantisengkun4342]

Bro your Maap ride photo everyone see your face la hahaha u no need to wear mask alr

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Looks like me but not me

[@guantisengkun4342]

@@OompaLoompaCycling isn’t that the quote from Diablo from suicide squad

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

@@guantisengkun4342 from malaysian ministers

[@guantisengkun4342]

@@OompaLoompaCycling HAHAHHAHA I see I see. U are pleading the 5th amendment 👍👍

[@marciim9513]

The ride feel on euro brand & china brand is very different.that's why local cyclist prefer euro high end brand...one more thing to mention is warranty have no issues

[@jeremytzy]

You do know that 80 percent of western brand frames are made in Taiwan and PRC right? Fun fact: Merida owns 49 percent of Specialized.

[@zyyweyChong-th4gd]

@@jeremytzy huge money spent, even can't feel the different also have to convince that the bike feel very different, stiff, responsive bla bla bla...heard a lot of these. Fun fact most ppl that i knew who said that they don't really ride fast, low avg watts, mostly cafe ride :)