Th
e saddle can be adjusted in three directions:
1. Up an
d down adjustment.
To check for correct saddle height:
• sit on the saddle;
• place one heel on a pedal;
• rotate the crank until the pedal with your heel on it is in the down position and the crank arm is
parallel to the seat tube.
If your leg is not completely straight, your saddle height needs to be adjusted.
If your hips must rock for the heel to reach the pedal, the saddle is too high. If your leg is bent at
the knee with your heel on the pedal, the saddle is too low.
Ask your dealer to set the saddle for your optimal riding position and to show you how to make
this adjustment.
If you choose to make your own saddle height adjustment:
• loosen the seat post clamp
• raise or lower the seat post in the seat tube
• make sure the saddle is straight fore and aft
• re-tighten the seat post clamp to the recommended torque
Once the saddle is at the correct height, make sure that the seat post does not project from the
frame beyond its “Minimum Insertion” mark.
Warning: If your seat post is not inserted in the seat tube as described above, the seat post may
break, which could cause you to lose control and fall.
2. Front and back adjustment.
The saddle can be adjusted forward or back to help you get the optimal position on the bike. Ask
your dealer to set the saddle for your optimal riding position and to show you how to make this
adjustment. If you choose to make your own front and back adjustment, make sure that the
clamp mechanism is clamping on the straight part of the saddle rails and is not touching the
curved part of the rails, and that you are using the recommended torque on the clamping
fastener(s).
3. Saddle angle adjustment.
Most people prefer a horizontal saddle; but some riders like the saddle nose angled up or down
just a little. Your dealer can adjust saddle angle or teach you how to do it. If you choose to make
your own saddle angle adjustment and you have a single bolt saddle clamp on your seat post, it
is critical that you loosen the clamp bolt sufficiently to allow any serrations on the mechanism to
disengage before changing the saddle’s angle, and then that the serrations fully re-engage before
you tighten the clamp bolt to the recommended torque.
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.
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