Just rebuilt my dropper post for the third time this year. The problem is that when it extends and tops out, occasionally it dislodges the retaining circlip that holds its various pins and bushings in place. Obviously this is a bit of a ride killer as the saddle can then revolve 360 degrees, which doesn't exactly make for efficient pedalling.
Is it worth trying to tighten the arc of the clip by pre-bending it before installation (or will this just weaken it further), or even using a dab of threadlock on the inner surface? Or just ringing the manufacturer and getting a replacement sent over?
The post is pressurised within manufacturer's recommended levels, so it's not just my eagerness to get it thudding into my nuts which is to blame.
PS The folks at the bike shop at Grizedale were brilliant. Refused offers of hard cash and let me use various workshop tools to salvage my Lakes ride today. They also got to see how awesome my spannering skills are when I don't have my glasses. 🙂
Ideally replace, they are often over extended when removed.
Ghetto fix is to bend to increase tension, might be fine for years, might snap first time.
so it’s not just my eagerness to get it thudding into my nuts which is to blame.
I can't help I'm afraid but that just have gave me a good old laugh!. 😃
Yeh, figured I might be on the phone to TFTuned in the morning. I've tensioned it in a bit but it was still sliding about all over the shop.
You can get boxes of different size circlips from hardware stores for a couple of quid. Just take yours in to make sure you get a match
Cheers, that is probably worth a spin. Assumed that anything bike-related would be made of unobtanium, though.