How to choose your road bike saddle clamp?

Certainly the simplest part of a bicycle, it's not uncommon to make a mistake when choosing one. Here's how to avoid making a mistake.

Standard models

Mounting diameter
Clamping types: screw or quick-acting

Types of saddle clamps

The diameter saddle clamp corresponds to the outside diameter of the bike's seat tube. It should not be confused with the diameter of the seatpost diameter (inside diameter).

With regard to the clamp fasteningThere are two types of clamp: quick-release or screw-type. The quick-release system allows you to change your saddle height or remove the seatpost quickly and without tools, while the quick-release system allows you to change your saddle height or remove the seatpost quickly and without tools. screw fastening ensures more precise and reliable tightening.

Which saddle clamp to choose?

Choosing the right clamp is easy: just refer to the information provided by the manufacturer of your frame to find out the diameter, or in the absence of such information, measure the outside diameter directly on the tube of your frame with a caliper.

For the clamping system, if your frame and seatpost are made of aluminum, you can use a quick-release, but if one of the components is made of carbon, it's advisable to use a screw clamp, so as to be able to respect the tightening torques and avoid damaging anything.

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