squeaky seat

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squeaky seat

Post by bobkwan2007 » October 25th, 2010, 8:25 am

I've got a C2 Model C in relatively good condition (it had 1400km on it), and have been using it for about 7 months (it now has 2900km). I've noticed that the seat has developed a squeaking sound, like that of old wood, when sliding back and forth on the rail. I suspect it's the top front roller axle; but then again it could be something else.

Any idea what it might be or how to remedy it? Thanks.
41M, 5'9, 145lb; 2k 7:14.4

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Re: squeaky seat

Post by Citroen » October 25th, 2010, 11:43 am

Clean the rail and rollers.
http://www.concept2.com/us/support/manu ... eaning.pdf

If that doesn't work you may need to dismantle the seat to clean everything more deeply.
http://www.concept2.com/us/support/manu ... cement.pdf

If that doesn't work replace the rollers with a new set from the C2 Shop.

There's no need to lubricate them, they should be self lubricating and good for millions of metres.

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Re: squeaky seat

Post by Bob S. » October 25th, 2010, 12:12 pm

bobkwan2007 wrote:I've got a C2 Model C in relatively good condition (it had 1400km on it), and have been using it for about 7 months (it now has 2900km). I've noticed that the seat has developed a squeaking sound, like that of old wood, when sliding back and forth on the rail. I suspect it's the top front roller axle; but then again it could be something else.

Any idea what it might be or how to remedy it? Thanks.
I regularly get a similar squeak in my model D. Each time I have cured it with a thin film of chain lubricant on the top and edges of the slide itself. I usually do it with the cleanup rag that I use to wipe up excess oil from the chain after regular maintenance.

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