User Manual

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SEAT
Seat Adjustment
Loosen the nut on the seat-post clamp enough to allow the saddle to move backwards or forwards.
The seat can then be aligned and the angle can also be adjusted. It is recommended that the seat be
parallel to the ground. To adjust the seat up and down, loosen the binder-bolt on the seat tube, position
the seat and re-tighten the binder-bolt.
CAUTION: Insert the seat-post to a point above the insertion mark. The MINIMUM INSERTION MARK
should not be visible. Securely tighten the seat-post binder bolt by using an Allen key or a 13 mm
spanner. Test by grasping the seat and attempting to turn. Keep tightening until the seat will no longer
turn. Refer to table of recommended torque values on page 6
Seat posts differ
according to saddle
types and accordingly
the procedure for fitting
varies. If in doubt consult
your dealer.
Seat Post adjustment—
Suspension frames.
Take care when inserting
seat post that the
protruding end cannot
interfere with the frame
suspension unit during
use. If in doubt consult
your dealer about
adjustment.
CYCLING POSITION - Seat
Saddle Angle
The seat should be horizontal or parallel with the ground. Slight variation
around the horizontal may suit individual comfort but if excessive angles are felt
necessary check other aspects of your position.
Saddle Height
The correct seat height is determined by sitting on the seat with your leg fully
extended. Your heel (in flat shoes) should just touch the pedal
when it is positioned at its lowest point. When riding normally with the ball of your
foot on the pedal your knee should be slightly flexed at the bottom of the pedal
stroke (see diagram following).
Saddle Forwards/Backwards Position
With the ball of one foot on the pedal and the cranks parallel to the ground the
saddle should be adjusted backwards or forwards to a position whereby the pedal
centre is directly below the knee joint.
Very small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on
performance and comfort. Consequently, whenever you make a change to
your saddle position, make only one directional change at a time and make the
changes in small increments, until you have found the point at which you are most
comfortable.