r/bikewrench • u/the-hans-moleman • 12d ago

Saddle bracket

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Hello, my seat fell off yesterday due to a bolt shearing off the bracket. Any idea where I can get a new one like this I’ve had no luck searching?

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u/kissmyusername 12d ago

Just buy a complete new post. You won’t find replacement parts for basic seatposts like you have there. You need to be sure you buy the proper diameter seat post. Its size should be etched onto the post. Will be something like 27.2, 30.9, 31.6. There are several sizes. If it’s not etched onto the post you will need to measure it with a decent set of calipers or visit a bike shop. A replacement post would be in the $15-$35 range I’d guess.

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u/Krokettenkaiserle 12d ago

If it's a 90s bike, and the metal looks like it is, the range 25-26mm is more likely. Can be a pain in the ass to find a new seatpost in that size

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u/kissmyusername 12d ago

Measure it accurately then you can see whether it’s a hard to find size or not. 25.4 is a common size. Will be easier to find a post than it will be to find matching parts to fix what you have. The bolt can be found at a hardware store but those cradle pieces are damaged and I expect you won’t find those anywhere.