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Title: trouble fitting hutch doughnut seat clamp.
Post by: oldsky on December 17, 2005, 05:36 PM

I know that sounds a bit dim but just puchased a doughnut clamp and I'm fitting it to my ripper but it does seem to be very tight.  Most of the SE bikes in the Museum have mx hinged clamps on them - is this because the rippers seat tube is an odd size? I always thought that clamps were universal. If I lube the clamp up a bit it will fit but I dont want to force something on that shouldnt be forced.   Has anyone had trouble before.

Thanks
Andy

Title: Re: trouble fitting hutch doughnut seat clamp.
Post by: Rombloke on December 17, 2005, 05:54 PM

no...its because hutch donut seat clamps are renowned for looking nice but work crap...

get a hinged dc if you want it to work...or get an allen key 3 feet long to tighten the bolt...

Dave

Title: Re: trouble fitting hutch doughnut seat clamp.
Post by: dordymush on December 18, 2005, 11:45 PM

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get an allen key 3 feet long to tighten the bolt


 :LolLolLolLol:.

Title: Re: trouble fitting hutch doughnut seat clamp.
Post by: Tefore on December 19, 2005, 10:06 AM

i had the same trouble fitting one to a 84 sport