Due to the great expense of having the factory fix my Carbent's failed seat-to-frame attachment, decided to attempt the repair myself. I've been putting it off, because it's a one- shot deal. If I screw it up, the bike is ruined. Everything seemed to go OK. I followed the bike manufacturer's prep and adhesive application instructions, strapped the seat to the frame, then aligned the seat and struts. In 5 days, after the epoxy adhesive fully cures, I'll find out whether or not the repair attempt has been successful. Hope to ride the bike this Saturday at the Cedar Hill "Head for the Hills" ride.
Prepped frame and seat mount.
900 grams of aircraft grade epoxy adhesive. I used only 24.6 grams. Cost me $90. Smallest quantity I could buy.
Applying adhesive.
Strapped seat to frame with ratcheting load strap.
The squirrels keep coming in the garage and bugging me, so I have to go out and feed them.