Diamondback Bicycle - Handlebar Height and Angle

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WARNING: when makIng saddle angle adjustments wIth a sIngle Bolt saddle clamp, always check to
make sure that the serratIons on the matIng surfaces of the clamp are not worn. worn serratIons on the
clamp can allow the saddle to move, causIng you to lose control and fall.
always tIghten fasteners to the correct torque. Bolts that are too tIght can stretch and deform. Bolts
that are too loose can move and fatIgue. eIther mIstake can lead to a sudden faIlure of the Bolt, causIng
you to lose control and fall.
NOTE: If your bicycle is equipped with a suspension seat post, the suspension mechanism may
require periodic service or maintenance. Ask your dealer for recommended service intervals for
your suspension seat post.
Small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on performance and comfort. To
nd 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 seated
and tIghtened Before rIdIng. a loose saddle clamp or seat post clamp 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 saddle adjustment or a dIfferent
saddle.
C. Handlebar Height And Angle
Your bike is equipped either with a “threadless” stem (Fig. 6), which clamps on to the outside
of the steerer tube, or with a “quill” stem (Fig. 7), which clamps
inside the steerer tube by way of an expanding binder bolt. If
you aren’t absolutely sure which type of stem your bike has,
ask your dealer.
If your bike has a “threadless” stem, your dealer may be able to
change handlebar height by moving height adjustment spacers
from below the stem to above the stem, or vice versa. Otherwise,
you’ll have to get a stem of different length or rise. Consult your
dealer. Do not attempt to do this yourself, as it requires special
knowledge.
If your bike has a “quill” stem, you can ask your dealer to adjust
the handlebar height a bit by adjusting stem height.
A quill stem has an etched or stamped mark on its shaft which
designates the stem’s “Minimum Insertion” or “Maximum
extension”. This mark must not be visible above the headset.