Waiting for a punchline...........but in the meantime is there a simple way to get a saddle back on its rails? If one end of rail goes into saddle moulding the other end (forked end or 'curved' end) will not fit in as very litte give in rails although saddle does bend. Or is it new saddle time?
I've got them back in before by attaching 2 seatposts to one saddle rail. The two posts give you enough leverage to flex the rail and get it back in. Just. 😈
I had to bin the last saddle this happened to. Couldn't get it back on for love nor money.
I'd askign myself why it came out the first time and what the consequences of it happening again at the 'wrong' time would be?
I have been to a saddle factory and they use a pretty large machine to pop them in. You would need some arm power to do it.
I thouhgt as much, will try the two seat post leverage method before new saddle.
Reluctant to give in too easily though as whole bike was £50 (1998 gt timberline)bought with the sole intention of cycling down the Pacific Coast HGighway (SF to LA)which I have just returned from and it did me proud...only problem was one puncture over 540 miles so trying to keep it in 'original' state. Plus say £35 for new saddle when whole bike cost £50......
Great story.
I think you owe the bike though!
You're right, new saddle and hopefully another 12 years from her. Her?? Already too attached to the old girl I think