V20 Adjustment Problems

[artchris0002@yahoo.com]

For the life of me I can't get the Backrest to release from the frame. The two screws are loose. The front screw dropped down. The rear screw just extends upward. I have tried to nudge the Backrest rearward and then used a wood board and hammer. No luck. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[ChaleJake]

It looks like you have the old clamp style. These used metal pieces and some foam to keep the headrest bars in place. My guess is that the metal piece has jammed on you. I would probably take both screws all the way out. Look inside the frame for the metal piece. You can probably use a screwdriver or something to unjam that piece. Taking that top screw all the way out will let you see what is jamming against the headrest tube.

I would then order a Perez clamp from Cruzbike. Good luck. Those old clamps are a pain.

 

[Mathew Fy]

Try tapping the screws (after screwing them out partially) in with a hammer. This should release some tension of scissor clamps. There’s probably some corrosion to overcome. Then add some twisting motion to the headrest while pulling on it.

 

[Andrew Wilson]

I agree on both above suggestions. And yes, get the improved Perez clamp. One of the first things I did.

 

[Always-Learnin]

I agree on both above suggestions. And yes, get the improved Perez clamp. One of the first things I did.

YES, YES, YES!!! I think that the improved Perez clamp was the first thing I purchased too!!!

 

[artchris0002@yahoo.com]

As you all suggested I did upgrade to the new clamps. Works great.
Thanks