Does anyone know if there is supposed to be a collar for the stoker seatpost? The opening is too large as is and too tight with a collar!
1618776
I am not sure whether the collar you are refering to is the seatpost clamp or shim/spacer. A seatpost clamp is required for both Captain and Stoker seatposts and they came with the bike. The Captain seatpost is 25.4mm so a shim/spacer 25.4mm-to-27.2mm is needed and the bike came with it. The Stoker seatpost is 27.2mm so no shim/spacer is needed. I hope this answers your question.
1618777
Yes, there is a collar that came with the bike. Do be aware that the seat posts are differently sized, so you'll need the collar for the smaller post.
1618778
Yes. I'd it is too tight try to pry it open a bit. I replaced the stock collar with a quick adjust type. Works great, but it must be the right size. As I recall, the front and rear seat posts are different sizes.
453014
maybe because the seat post will not fully retract? look at the frame style. at its lowest point my saddle is several inches above the frame. might put normal sizing out.....I bought mine from a shop so tested it in person
832837
Looks like there is a slight variation going on here.., i just measured mine, any bar which measures greater than 47" between collars would fit on mine.
1999352
The prongs fit to the post of your bike seat. They may be too short. Email the company and they will send you longer ones at no charge.
485335
Calvin, did your Ridgeback fit into the crate? It seems like they would but I want to make sure before I order it. Thanks!
687455
I found it impossible to figure out as well. I had to take it to a professional bike shop and they managed to mount it and I DO know it required extra parts on their end. Once installed it was great! Just getting it there took more time and $$ that I would have wanted to invest. It was a gift for my son-in-law (on a Schwinn bike) or I would have tried to look and see exactly how they mounted it to the seat for you. Unfortunately, the bike is not here where I can see it... Sorry! Good luck!
231246
I purchased the open front style and upon installing it, immediately sent it back and ordered this model instead. I'm sure there's a need for the open-style, but since the seat is about 2 inches tall, that means there's a 2 inch by 5 or 6 inch opening in the front. Sorry to be gross, but there's no delicate way to phrase this... if the user had diarrhea or something, I can't imagine having such a huge gap wouldn't end in having a bit of cleaning up to do!
1169781
yes, stoker seat goes very low - 4'4 fits it. Pilot seat goes low enough for 4'10 so its still short enough to make it work depending on long legs...
679340
Charlene, I just saw this today. I apologize for the delay. If you don't mind waiting another day, I will check tonight to see how small these collars can be adjusted, and I will let you know. I am still at work right now. My dogs are considerably bigger than a min pin and the adjustment is as large as it goes. I will let you know how small it will go.
2030512
The outer diameter of my seat post is 1". I had to use one of the spacers that it comes with, plus a more pliable layer of rubber that I cut from a rubber pad (that you can find in the plumbing section at your hardware store) and it fits quite snug. The spacers it comes with could be of higher quality but tough complain given the price.
441881
No, seat is made to install on standard seat post. It would take substantial fabrication to make installation point elsewhere.
589215
Did you ever get an answer to your question about being compatible with the Chicco infant seat? I was wondering the same thing. Thanks!
1955881
I have another system, but I do have a chubby lab. The holes were too wide for my shocker so I had to make a hole to have it fit properly. No big deal, the cap covers the hole. It is a very long collar and you can either cut it and seal the end with a flame so it doesn't unravel or leave it hanging.
769551
No. The seat tube lock is universal. The Pinhead collar is a separate item. This kit uses the existing collar. I haven't installed it yet, so I can't say how well it works. The seat post lock bolt is 36 mm long.
836437
The hydraulic plunger that adjusts the seat height would not lock in the 'up' position. I had to install a rigid tube around the plunger to keep it in the 'up' position of 20". Ah, but what can you expect for $65?
846163
You will need to have approximately three inches of seat post space for the bracket collar to secure to the seat post, then you will be good to go. By the way, the setup works superbly.
1300772
I just don't know. I bet though if you reach out to the manufacturer, maybe they can detail your issue with some pics you provide? I don't recall ever needing extra for my traditional seat post, but just email them.