[mnmacd]

I removed my seat and post to try to put another seat in it's place, the second seat and post wouldn't fit in the "hole"(for lack of a better term), it was too small, so I tightened the tightening bolt/screw whatever and still no go .. I went to put the 1st one back in and now it wont fit back in without forcing it... My question is did I ruin the "hole" by over tightening it, or is it fixable....

Someone mentioned vaseline on the seatpost. I thought I might heat up the "hole" somehow to expand it back to it's original size...



Please help

 

[w00dy]

The seat tube (the part you call the "hole") is crimped down a bit. You should be able to work it back open. Try putting a screwdriver in the slot to pry it open a bit.

Protip: There are many sizes of seat post. A fraction of a millimeter makes a difference. Always check what was in there before, it should be labeled on the side of the seatpost.

 

[mnmacd]

ty, I will try that...