How to Remove & Install a Seatpost

Seatposts are important to a comfortable and safe ride. This video covers the steps to finding the proper seatpost to fit your bike’s frame, as well as proper care and troubleshooting potential issues during seatpost installation. Questions or comments? Leave them below! Video Contents: 00:00 Video Start 00:28 Seatpost Adjustment Overview 01:31 Seatpost Systems: The Common Post 02:45 Seatpost Systems: Other Seatposts 04:09 Surface Prep 05:42 Seatpost Height Limits 06:50 Securing the Post 08:08 Troubleshooting Find a text-based version of this procedure here: ➤ Tools & materials used: • RR-12.2 Tape Measure: • DC-2 Digital Caliper: • HR-8 8 MM Hex Wrench: • PH-5 5 mm P-Handle Hex Wrench: • ATD-1.2 Adjustable Torque Driver: • TW-5.2 Ratcheting Click-Type Torque Wrench: • AWS-1 3-Way Hex Wrench: • TWS-3 3-Way Torx® Compatible Wrench: • TW-1.2 Beam-Type Torque Wrench: • TW-2.2 Beam Type Torque Wrench - 0-60 Nm: • THH-6 6 mm Sliding T-Handle Hex Wrench: • PPL-1 PolyLube 1000™ Lubricant (Tube): • PPL-2 PolyLube 1000™ Lubricant (Tub): • ASC-1 Anti-Seize Compound: • SAC-2 SuperGrip™ Carbon and Alloy Assembly Compound: • CL-1.2 Chain Lube: • Seatpost ➤ Subscribe: ➤ Like: ➤ Follow: ➤ Fix It: Did you know that Park Tool is the #1 resource for bicycle repair education? • Visit our YouTube Channel: • Visit the Repair Help section of : • Check out The Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair: ➤ About Park Tool: Since our founding in 1963, Park Tool has been the leading name in bicycle tools. Our YouTube channel is an extension of our mission to be the ultimate resource for mechanics and riders of all skill levels. Here you will find comprehensive repair help tutorials for a wide range of components and processes, as well as troubleshooting guides, tips and tricks, and information on the latest Park Tool products.