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PART 1
3.B - Saddle Position
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Section 3. Fit
GT Bicycle Owner’s Manual
If your crotch touches the frame, the bike is too
big for you. Don’t even ride the bike around the
block. A bike which you ride only on paved
surfaces and never take off-road should give you
a minimum stand over height clearance of two
inches (5 cm). A bike that you’ll ride on unpaved
surfaces should give you a minimum of three
inches (7.5 cm) of stand over height clearance.
And a bike that you’ll use off road should give
you four inches (10 cm) or more of clearance.
Figure 2. Stand Over Height
WARNING
If you plan to use your bike for jumping or
stunt riding, read Section 2.F again.
2. Step-through frame bicycles
Standover height does not apply to bicycles with
step-through frames. Instead, the limiting
dimension is determined by saddle height range.
You must be able to adjust your saddle position
as described in 3.B. SADDLE POSITION without
exceeding the limits set by the height of the top
of the seat tube and the ”Minimum Insertion” or
“Maximum Extension” mark on the seat post.
3.B - Saddle Position
Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor
in getting the most performance and comfort
from your bicycle. If the saddle position is not
comfortable for you, see your dealer.
The saddle can be adjusted in three directions:
1. Up and Down Adjustment
To check for correct saddle height (fig. 3):
• 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.
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