Jamis bike seat switch?

[Mori]

Hi all,

I'm looking to switch the seat out on my Jamis bike. I can't seem to find the right tool for the bolt--all of the hex bits I try are either way too small or way too large. The key that came with the bike fits the handlebar shaft.

Does anyone know what tool I need to get the seat off of the post? All my googling tells me is that it's an "integrated" style seat.

The bike is a Jamis Coda sport. I've done nothing to the body of it.

[Russ]

If you're using Imperial / US customary wrenches, switch to metric (probably this)
If you're using metric, switch to Imperial / US customary (probably not this, unless the bike is hella old)

[wizlem]

I would also guess its metric and you're trying to use imperial. Probably needs a 6mm wrench. If you only have a 7/32 and 1/4 you'll find quite a lot of slop in the 7/32"(~5.56mm) and the 1/4"(~6.35mm) just won't fit.

[Deano]

Hi all,

I'm looking to switch the seat out on my Jamis bike. I can't seem to find the right tool for the bolt--all of the hex bits I try are either way too small or way too large. The key that came with the bike fits the handlebar shaft.

Does anyone know what tool I need to get the seat off of the post? All my googling tells me is that it's an "integrated" style seat.

The bike is a Jamis Coda sport. I've done nothing to the body of it.

You need a 5 or 6mm Allen Key-it is most definitely not integrated. It's a very simple procedure-you just need the right tools.

[GuitarStv]

A set of decent allen keys runs you about 5-10$ at home depot.  It's probably worth getting both metric and imperial if you don't already have them.

[skunkfunk]

If it's the dreaded 7mm allen, those don't come in hex sets. You'll need to get a brake caliper socket if that's the case.

[Mori]

You guys rock. I can't believe I hadn't thought of this yet. Thanks! I checked both my bit sets and they are Imperial (and the current allen key set doesn't have it--too small). Time to get a metric set of tools. I'll update once I've confirmed the issue.

[enigmaT120]

I think most of the bicycle multi-tools will have metric hex wrenches on them.

[GuitarStv]

I think most of the bicycle multi-tools will have metric hex wrenches on them.

This is a good point.  The bike multi-tool I carry has a couple sizes of screw driver, all of the hex wrenches I've ever needed, and a spoke wrench.  Surprisingly handy tool to carry around for about 15$.

[Mori]

Yep, it was metric. Easy fix when you have the right tools. :)

Thanks!