User Guide

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Adjustment
Seat angle (tilt) and fore-aft position affect both seat
comfort and handlebar comfort by changing the amount of
pressure placed on the handlebars. The height of the seat
is very important for comfort, safety, and efficiency. With
proper adjustment the right bike seat will be reason-
ably comfortable even for long rides. If your saddle is
not comfortable or causes numbness, you may need to
adjust the saddle or select a seat more suitable to your
personal needs. Consult your Fisher dealer if you need
help attaining comfort on your bike.
To adjust the angle of the seat, loosen the seat fixing
bolt just far enough so that the seat can be tilted fore
and aft. Place a straight edge, such as a ruler, across
the top of the seat to see this angle better. The correct
adjustment of this angle is largely a matter of personal
preference; first try riding with this angle parallel to the
ground. For bikes with rear suspension, try tilting the
saddle nose down slightly so that compression of the
rear shock under your body weight (sag) results in a flat
saddle.
The seat can also be moved forward or backward along
the seatpost to increase comfort as well as adjust the
distance to the handlebars. After making these adjustments, retighten the seat fixing bolt as
in Inspection.
To check the seat height for greater efficiency such as that required for longer distance
cycling, position the crank arms so they are parallel to the seat tube while someone holds
the bicycle up. Place yourself on the seat in riding position without shoes. Your extended
leg should be straight when your heel rests on the bottom pedal (Fig. 36). The correct
position for you will allow the knee of your extended leg to be bent slightly when wearing
your shoes, in a proper riding position; with the ball of your foot on the pedal. To adjust
the height of the seat, loosen the seatpost binder bolt, or quick release lever, change
the seat height, and re-tighten the seatpost lever or bolt as described in the Inspection
section. Also note the WARNING on the previous page.
Lubrication
Lubricate the seatpost every year. To do this, loosen the seat post quick release lever
or bolt, and remove the seatpost from the frame. Wipe the old grease off the seatpost
and clean if necessary. Apply a thin layer of Wrench Force
®
synthetic grease or a similar
lubricant to the section of the seatpost that will be inserted into the frame. Insert the
seatpost into the frame, adjust to the proper height, and engage the binder lever or bolt,
as explained in Inspection.
Fig. 36
THREE
Inspection,
Adjustment
&
Lubrication
WARNING
Some medical people believe that extended riding with an improp-
erly adjusted or fitted saddle which does not support your pelvic
area correctly may cause numbness and injury to nerves and blood
vessels. Numbness can be avoided with proper bicycle fit. If you
experience numbness while riding your bicycle, have your Fisher
dealer properly fit your bicycle.