Seat post bolt cracked...help

[Fizzy23]

hello, the bolt that secures my seat post cracked. Half is still screwed in. Is there a fix?

Thanks

 

[531Aussie]

is it in the frame, or is it a collar type clamp?

 

[Fizzy23]

It is in the frame.

 

[free_rideman]

One thing you could do is get a very small drill bit, and slowly drill a hole into the bolt that is stuck. This way you could maybe break it, or make it weak.

Just be careful not to get the drill bit stuck.

 

[Fizzy23]

Thanks for the info....I am taking it into the shop tomorrow, probably the best thing to do!!! I know there is a way to drill it and then use another tool to unscrew it. I say leave it to the pros!!


Thanks Bob

 

[artmichalek]

Thanks for the info....I am taking it into the shop tomorrow, probably the best thing to do!!! I know there is a way to drill it and then use another tool to unscrew it. I say leave it to the pros!!

The tool is a screw extracter. And yes, leaving it to the pros is a good idea. It usually has to be hammered into the screw after drilling.