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Broken Seat Clamp Screws (C1, C2, C3)

How to solve: Broken.Seat Clamp Screws (C1, C2, C3)

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Written by Laura from Cowboy
Updated over 8 months ago

How will I know I have this issue?

The seat clamp screws behind the battery are broken/snapped, making the up/down adjustment of the seat post difficult or impossible.

What causes this issue?

The screw wears over the lifetime of the bike, or was overtightened.

Is this issue covered by warranty?

Where to have this issue fixed?

Once you have confirmed your issue with us via your Cowboy app, we will ship you the parts and you can visit your local bike shop with the instructions below.

  • Local Bike shop: We recommend visiting your local favourite bike shop to easily and quickly fix this issue.

  • IMPORTANT - Do not attempt to self-repair this issue - it can result in further damage to the frame.

Spare Parts Required

Seat clamp screws and clamps are available via our Cowboy support team, reach out to us via the app)

Tools Required

  • 4mm Allen Key

Repair Instructions

(You can share these instructions with your local bike shop)

  • Step 1: If the broken half of the screw can still be accessed, it should be possible to pull it out with a screw extractor and replace it.

  • Step 2: If the screw cannot be accessed, please contact Cowboy customer support with pictures of the damaged thread.

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