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Verify that the seat clamp is sufficiently tight by taking hold of the saddle at both
ends and then trying to rotate the seat post inside the seat tube (a). If it does
rotate, you will have to retighten the clamping bolt or quick-release, and do the
check again.
Does the leg stretch test now produce the right result? Check by moving your foot
and pedal to the lowest point. When the ball of your foot is exactly above the pedal
centre in the ideal pedalling position, your knee should be slightly bent. If this is the
case, you will have adjusted the saddle height correctly (b).
Check whether you can touch the ground safely while sitting on the saddle by
stretching your feet to the floor. If not, you should lower the saddle until you can,
at least to begin with.
Never ride your bike with the seat post drawn out beyond the limit,
maximum, or stop mark (c)! The seat post might break or cause severe
damage to the frame.
In the case of frames with seat tubes that extend beyond the top of the frame’s top
tube, the FELT seat post should be inserted into the seat tube at least a few mil-
limetres below the bottom of the top tube and below the top of the seat stays!
If sitting on the saddle causes you trouble e.g. because it numbs your
crotch, this may be due to the saddle, or its position. Your FELT dealer has
a very wide range of saddles available, and can offer advice on position.
They will be pleased to advise you.
Never apply grease or oil to a seat tube of a frame made of carbon, unless
an aluminium sleeve is inside the frame. If you mount a carbon fibre seat
post, do not put any grease on it, even if the frame is made of metal.
Greased carbon may never again afford a safe clamping joint.
Please use special assembly pastes (d) instead which your FELT dealer
keeps for sale.
The seating position on BMX bikes is not entirely comparable to that on
any other bikes. Riding a BMX bike means maximum control and maneu-
verability of the bike. Such a seating position does not provide ideal
pedalling comfort when riding longer distances.
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