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clamp the seat post (see g. 6).
WARNING: Riding with an improperly tightened seat post can allow the
saddle to turn or move and cause you to lose control and fall. Therefore:
1. Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to correctly
clamp your seat post.
2. Understand and apply the correct technique for clamping your seat
post quick release.
3. Before you ride the bike, rst check that the seatpost is securely
clamped.
Adjusting the seatpost quick release mechanism
The action of the quick release cam squeezes the seat collar around the
seat post to hold the seat post securely in place. The amount of clamping
force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut. Turning the tension adjusting
nut clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clamping
force; turning it counterclockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating
reduces clamping force. Less than half a turn of the tension adjusting nut
can make the difference between safe and unsafe clamping force.
WARNING: The full force of the cam action is needed to clamp the
seatpost securely. Holding the nut with one hand and turning the lever like a
wing nut with the other hand until everything is as tight as you can get it will
not clamp the seatpost safely.
WARNING: If you can fully close the quick release without wrapping
your ngers around the seat post or a frame tube for leverage, and the
lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, the tension
is insufcient. Open the lever; turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a
quarter turn; then try again.
C. Brakes
WARNING:
1. Riding with improperly adjusted brakes or worn brake pads is
dangerous and can result in serious injury or death.
2. Applying brakes too hard or too suddenly can lock up a wheel, which
could cause you to lose control and fall. Sudden or excessive application of
the front brake may pitch the rider over the handlebars, which may result in
serious injury or death.
3. Some bicycle brakes, such as disc brakes (g. 11) and linear-pull
brakes (g.12), are extremely powerful. Take extra care in becoming familiar
with these brakes and exercise particular care when using them.
4. Disc brakes can get extremely hot with extended use. Be careful not
to touch a disc brake until it has had plenty of time to cool.
5. See the brake manufacturer’s instructions for operation and care of
your brakes. If you do not have the manufacturer’s instructions, see your
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