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Mizta_Nice




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Stripped "A" strut clamp on my bike
Aug 30th, 2012, 6:35pm
 
Does anyone know where I can get a set of "A" strut clamps? They are for the rear seat posts on a Sun X2-AX, the posts that adjust the seat back.
 
I had the weirdest situation happen. I rode 44 miles the other day, and as I was heading back my water bottle suddenly flew out of its cage. I didn't think I'd hit anything particularly hard, but when I stopped to get the bottle off the road I saw that the cage was cracked in half. Then, once I got home my seat was wonky on one side, and I found the A strut clamp was stripped. Weird. It seems like this bike has had all it can take lately. (and no snarky comments about it being a good starter bike. I know, I know. I'm looking for another ride, just haven't had any luck yet. gotta find the right price and ride at the same time...)
 
I'm trying to get it fixed quickly, so I can do the ride on Saturday, but especially so I can do the Cowtown Classic in a week. Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: Stripped "A" strut clamp on my bike
Reply #1 - Aug 30th, 2012, 8:19pm
 
Take a picture of the clamp, and post it here, so we can visualize....   Post the pic to a public photosharing site like Photobucket, and copy the " [img]" photo link, and put it into your post.
 
By the way, Terrie and I have been tuning in to your Channel 11 Eye Opener morning show lately...   interestingly different!!!!
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Re: Stripped "A" strut clamp on my bike
Reply #2 - Aug 30th, 2012, 9:35pm
 
Take the clamp to a local ace hardware store, they seem to have stuff big box stores do not carry.  Try using a small hose clamp to hold the strut or if the bolt is stripped it may be the bolt could be replaced. Easy racers has the strut clamp for six bucks.
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Re: Stripped "A" strut clamp on my bike
Reply #3 - Aug 31st, 2012, 5:32am
 
Thanks for the quick answers! I called Easy Street in Austin, and Mike said he had them in stock.  
 
My bike is falling apart slowly, or at least it feels that way. Gotta upgrade.
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