What to do if a saddle rail breaks?

[bianchi10]

I was just thinking abou this last night. What can you do if you have a rail break on you while riding and you are far from home? I know it has happened to people out there and I wanted to know if there was anything to "quick fix" it to get back home?

 

[serra]

That's a good question. The saddle should still be mostly in place with the other rail (I'm guessing all saddles have a rail on either side), so one could just sit on it and be gentle. To actually "fix" it though, I would use duct tape, that's the only thing in my seat bag that could help. I don't carry a torch and gas.

 

[frenchyge]

I have a friend who had a seatpost break during a race and had an extended "out of the saddle" ride to the finish.

 

[CdnRider]

I have a friend who had a seatpost break during a race and had an extended "out of the saddle" ride to the finish.

That's a trooper move right there!!

I'd try shoving my extra tube out of the saddle bag there. Jam it in hoping it evens out left/right. Basically wedge it under the top of the post head and the bottom of the saddle. Band aid fix till you get home. Maybe???

 

[serra]

I think someone is just going to have to break a rail on purpose and try to fix it. Not it!

 

[emilylovesbikes]

Hey there, I don't have an answer for you question but maybe you have one for mine or atleast some advice. I am going off your username. I am looking to get a bianchi pista and I found one that is a new model and black. It wasn't suppose to come out not until fall, but they sold out of via brera and condotti and they call this a filler. It is beautiful and they are selling it for $729. They said Bianchi did not make enough for the summer so they released this one to them. Does this sound possible?

 

[jhuskey]

Finish your water and put the water bottle over the seat post.It may not be great but it might get you get you home if it's not too far.

 

[64Paramount]

I'd try shoving my extra tube out of the saddle bag there. Jam it in hoping it evens out left/right. Basically wedge it under the top of the post head and the bottom of the saddle. Band aid fix till you get home. Maybe???

That's a pretty good idea!