Owner`s manual

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Cervélo Owner’s Manual
4), the seat post may break, which could cause you to lose
control and fall.
Note that some seatposts also have a second insertion mark entitled
“Maximum Insertion”. If present on your bicycle, your seatpost should
never be lowered into the frame beyond the “Maximum Insertion” point,
meaning that this line must always be visible above the frame once the
saddle is properly adjusted. If the “Maximum Insertion” mark is no longer
visible once your saddle is properly adjusted, contact your dealer to have
the seatpost replaced with a shorter one.
WARNING: If your seat post is inserted into the frame beyond
the Maximum Insertion mark, the seat post may break, which
could cause you to lose control and fall.
Minimum saddle height is defined as the smallest possible distance
between the center of the bottom bracket and the top of the saddle
on a given bicycle. It can be measured along the plane of the seat tube
from the top of the saddle to the center of the crank axle. Several
factors can influence the minimum saddle height including thickness
of the saddle, design of the seatpost clamp, seatpost length, frame size,
and frame design. Cervélo does not specify the minimum saddle
height on our standard geometry tables due to the variability of
this dimension with component changes; instead we recommend
consulting your dealer to assist in determining appropriate sizing and
in fitting your bicycle to you.
2. Front and back adjustment. The saddle can be adjusted forward or
back to help you get the optimal position on the bike. Ask your dealer
to set the saddle for your optimal riding position and to show you
how to make this adjustment.
3. Saddle angle adjustment. Most people prefer a horizontal saddle; but
some riders like the saddle nose angled up or down just a little. Your
dealer can adjust saddle angle or teach you how to do it.
Small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on
performance and comfort. To find your best saddle position, make
only one adjustment at a time.
WARNING: After any saddle adjustment, be sure that the saddle
adjusting mechanism is properly tightened before riding.
A loose saddle clamp or seat post binder can cause damage
to the seat post, or can cause you to lose control and fall. A
correctly tightened saddle adjusting mechanism will allow no
saddle movement in any direction. Periodically check to make
sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened.
If, in spite of carefully adjusting the saddle height, tilt and fore-and-aft
position, your saddle is still uncomfortable, you may need a different
saddle design. Saddles, like people, come in many different shapes, sizes
and resilience. Your dealer can help you select a saddle which, when
correctly adjusted for your body and riding style, will be comfortable.
WARNING: Some people have claimed that extended riding with
a saddle which is incorrectly adjusted or which does not support
your pelvic area correctly can cause short-term or long-term
injury to nerves and blood vessels, or even impotence. If your
saddle causes you pain, numbness or other discomfort, listen
to your body and stop riding until you see your dealer about