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1FG rider · 02-14-2008, 04:35 PM

Thought I'd adjust my seat last night so I loosen up the seatpost clamp, adjust the seat then start re-tightening the screws when all of a sudden...SNAP!!

Oh crap, looks like I'll be picking up another seatpost soon. Luckily it was on the backup bike

Never used a torque wrench in the past and didn't think I was tightening the screws that much, but looks like I'd better invest in one now.

elab · 02-14-2008, 04:41 PM

Ouch.

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Originally Posted by 1FG rider

Luckily it was on the backup bike

Would that be the Blur?

1FG rider · 02-14-2008, 04:45 PM

Yup. After the Black Star ride I thought I needed to move the seat back a little and I got a little overzealous.

elab · 02-14-2008, 04:59 PM

Oh well, at least you got a good last ride out of it.

silverspot · 02-14-2008, 05:02 PM

oh SNAP!

mottmcfly · 02-14-2008, 05:11 PM

I better be careful. I have the same one on my DHR.

richie_rich · 02-14-2008, 06:05 PM

Just be glad that happened at home

jamesdc · 02-14-2008, 06:46 PM

I'd call thomson, I've never seen or heard of that happening, they might warrenty it.

un-kola · 02-14-2008, 07:12 PM

Last time I saw that was on a Raceface X/Y seatpost.Good thing It didn't happen while you were on a ride!

- Lloyd

foofighter · 02-14-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesdc

I'd call thomson, I've never seen or heard of that happening, they might warrenty it.

+1 on that Mike...that's an unusual break

1FG rider · 02-14-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by foofighter

+1 on that Mike...that's an unusual break

Its worth a shot. Nothing to lose since it's junk now anyways. I'll have to check out their warranty info.

foofighter · 02-14-2008, 07:45 PM

now you're talking...

Waldo · 02-14-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FG rider

Its worth a shot. Nothing to lose since it's junk now anyways. I'll have to check out their warranty info.

I seem to recall having a hard time finding warranty info when I broke a Thomson stem. I'd just call your LBS. Adrenaline & Path (and probably Switchback) all carry them - I'm sure they can help with info and/or shipping.

DeeZee · 02-14-2008, 08:01 PM

is that post?

WOW never even heard of anyone breaking a Thomson. I would have thought the bolt would have broke before snapping the post.

Agree with others....... send it to Thomson and see what they say

1FG rider · 02-14-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeZee

is that post?

WOW never even heard of anyone breaking a Thomson. I would have thought the bolt would have broke before snapping the post.

Agree with others....... send it to Thomson and see what they say

It's probably 3 years old now, but with low miles and it was on a dual suspension bike so I would think the stresses wouldn't be as much as a hardtail. Plus I'm strictly an XC rider (read: I can't jump

)I also thought the bolts should've failed first.

DeeZee · 02-14-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FG rider

It's probably 3 years old now, but with low miles and it was on a dual suspension bike so I would think the stresses wouldn't be as much as a hardtail. Plus I'm strictly an XC rider (read: I can't jump

)I also thought the bolts should've failed first.

and let us know how it turns out

slowSSer · 02-15-2008, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesdc

I'd call thomson, I've never seen or heard of that happening, they might warrenty it.

what ever you do, don't mention that you didn't use a torque wrench.

Thompson products get torqued to 47 in-lbs, which is less than most of us can put out through our hands.

Pho'dUp · 02-15-2008, 08:09 AM

Your azz must sweat buckets Mike!

What's the diameter of that post, I might have a loaner in case you need it.

C

el_d00der1n0 · 02-15-2008, 08:11 AM

This is like the second Thompson ______ broke.

Maybe Thompson isn't all it's cracked up to be.

get it. cracked. I'm here all week...

northshore · 02-15-2008, 08:13 AM

Mike, how hard did you fart man?!?!?!?

That's crazy. Good thing it happened at home and not on the trail!

02-14-2008, 04:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
1FG rider the "G" is for Gear	Twist, twist, snap!! Thought I'd adjust my seat last night so I loosen up the seatpost clamp, adjust the seat then start re-tightening the screws when all of a sudden...SNAP!! Oh crap, looks like I'll be picking up another seatpost soon. Luckily it was on the backup bike Never used a torque wrench in the past and didn't think I was tightening the screws that much, but looks like I'd better invest in one now.

02-14-2008, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
mottmcfly Pro beginner	I better be careful. I have the same one on my DHR. __________________ Burner "I don't have a husband, but I am looking for a new b*tch "

02-14-2008, 06:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
richie_rich Dusty Dirt Devil	Just be glad that happened at home __________________ SHEDEVIL: "Haven't you ever seen me grab my crotch going downhill?" "The world is small and the trails are smaller, so when you see another biker smile and wave, you never know who you might meet."

02-14-2008, 07:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
un-kola Go Angels!	Last time I saw that was on a Raceface X/Y seatpost.Good thing It didn't happen while you were on a ride!- Lloyd __________________ Damn,gunna need a lot of stitches for this one.

02-14-2008, 07:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
foofighter Duan'er - 29'er remixed	now you're talking... __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com Click the Button

02-14-2008, 04:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
1FG rider the "G" is for Gear	Yup. After the Black Star ride I thought I needed to move the seat back a little and I got a little overzealous.

02-14-2008, 04:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
elab Turnbull haze	Oh well, at least you got a good last ride out of it.

02-14-2008, 06:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
jamesdc Senior Member	I'd call thomson, I've never seen or heard of that happening, they might warrenty it.

02-14-2008, 08:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
DeeZee STR Veteran	How old is that post? WOW never even heard of anyone breaking a Thomson. I would have thought the bolt would have broke before snapping the post. Agree with others....... send it to Thomson and see what they say

02-15-2008, 08:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
Pho'dUp Ghetto Swan Lake	Your azz must sweat buckets Mike! What's the diameter of that post, I might have a loaner in case you need it. C __________________ *Stretch yourself before you wreck youself.*

02-15-2008, 08:11 AM	#19 (permalink)
el_d00der1n0 STR Veteran	This is like the second Thompson ______ broke. Maybe Thompson isn't all it's cracked up to be. get it. cracked. I'm here all week... __________________ My Blog

02-15-2008, 08:13 AM	#20 (permalink)
northshore Aloha Brah!	Mike, how hard did you fart man?!?!?!? That's crazy. Good thing it happened at home and not on the trail! __________________ Hawaiian Island Creations Ride it: dw-link.com/reasons

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