Operation Manual

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PART II
SEAT POST INSERT LIMIT
“MINIMUM INSERT”
(of seat post)
SEAT POST INSERT LIMIT
(for frame)
SEAT POST
(Saddle not shown)
Saddle height
adjustment range
SEAT TUBE
What is it?
Some frames have designs that limit how far into
the frame the seat post can be inserted.
Such a seat post insert limitation is a physical
limit and will aect seat posts made of any
material.
Such a seat post insert limit will be marked
on the frame, via a frame decal and/or in the
owner’s manual supplement as “seat post insert
limit” in the Geometry/Specications section.
How does it aect my bike?
The seat post must not be forced beyond the
limit depth. Attempting to insert the seat post
beyond the limit can damage the seat post and/
or frame.
To t some riders who require a lower seat
it may be necessary to cut the seat post. This
must be done by a professional mechanic who
will: Carefully measure, Cut with the proper
tools, Smoothly nish the new lower edge of
the shortened seat post, Re-mark the CPSC
required minimum insertion line on the seat
post, Install with the proper lubricant or carbon
gel.
WARNING
DON’T CUT A SEAT POST YOURSELF.
If the seat post requires cutting, have it done by
a professional bike mechanic with experience
cutting high performance carbon or alloy
compoments.
This will help ensure that:
1. The seat post is cut properly.
2. The seat post adjustment range in the frame
is correct and the saddle height ts you
3. The seat post is correctly re-marked with its
“MINIMUM INSERT.”
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED,
PARALYZED OR KILLED IF YOUR
IGNORE THIS WARNING.
1. The seat post is cut properly.
2. The seat post adjustment range in the frame is
correct and the saddle height ts you
3. The seat post is correctly re-marked with its
“MINIMUM INSERT.”