User Manual
Adjustments 4
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Figure 4.16
ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT
Improperly adjusted seat height could aect the rider’s ability
to reach the handlebar and pedals resulng in unexpected
movement, loss of control, and serious injury or death. Follow
these guidelines when adjusng the seat height. Always
ensure the seat post minimum inseron marks are below the
seat clamp and cannot be seen. Ensure the seat clamp is
locked and the seat cannot move.
WARNING!
❶ Unlock the quick-release lever. Figure 4.16
❷ Adjust the seat height up or down unl the rider feels they
have control of the bicycle and are comfortable.
Important! Be sure the minimum inseron marks do not go
past the top of the seat clamp and are not visible. See
Secon 1, Fig. 1.2: Seat Height and Handlebar Reach.
❸ Close the quick-release lever and lock the seat in place.
If there is not enough pressure to hold the seat in place
open the quick-release lever. With one hand on the quick-
release lever and one hand on the adjustment nut, start to
hand ghten the adjustment nut unl you start to feel some
resistance against the seat clamp. Do not aempt to ghten
by turning the quick-release lever. The quick-release lever is
for closing, the adjustment nut is for adjusng the pressure.
❹ Try to close the quick-release lever. If it closes easily, open it
up, and ghten the adjustment nut further. If it is too
dicult to close, open the quick-release lever up, and loosen
the adjustment nut a lile and try again.
Important! You should feel resistance when you close
the quick-release lever that should leave a temporary
impression on your ngers. Open and close the handle to
ensure the seat is securely locked in place.
Minimum
inseron marks on
the seat post
Seat post
Quick-release
lever
Quick-release
seat clamp
Adjustment nut
2
1
3
Minimum
inseron
marks