Hey Guys and Gals,
I am working with a pre-war JC Higgins/Elgin frame that I picked up on eBay a few weeks ago. The seat post is 5/8" (of course), "L" shaped bent post. I would like to mount an old style hairpin seat on the existing post but, the saddle clamp on my seat is 7/8". I have been looking on eBay and other places to find a 5/8" saddle clamp but, no joy.
In my frustration, I am now asking for help...."help" !!
Anyone have a 5/8" inch saddle clamp for sale? Or, is there another way that most of you attach the saddles to your bike? I see the pics all the time and I enjoy the look of the laid back saddle. I DO NOT have easy access to a welder to build up the existing post (if that is even a good idea?).
Thanks in advance for any and all help.
I am working with a pre-war JC Higgins/Elgin frame that I picked up on eBay a few weeks ago. The seat post is 5/8" (of course), "L" shaped bent post. I would like to mount an old style hairpin seat on the existing post but, the saddle clamp on my seat is 7/8". I have been looking on eBay and other places to find a 5/8" saddle clamp but, no joy.
In my frustration, I am now asking for help...."help" !!
Anyone have a 5/8" inch saddle clamp for sale? Or, is there another way that most of you attach the saddles to your bike? I see the pics all the time and I enjoy the look of the laid back saddle. I DO NOT have easy access to a welder to build up the existing post (if that is even a good idea?).
Thanks in advance for any and all help.