Mongoose BMX - Quick-Release Seat Clamp

Adjustments 4
43
43
Figure 4.17
Quick-release Seat Clamp
❶ Unlock the quick-release lever. Figure 4.17
❷ Adjust the seat height up or down unl the rider feels they
have control of the bicycle and are comfortable.
Important! Be sure the minimum inseron marks do not go
past the top of the seat clamp and are not visible. See
Secon 1, Fig. 1.2: Seat Height and Handlebar Reach.
❸ Close the quick-release lever and lock the seat in place.
If there is not enough pressure to hold the seat in place
open the quick-release lever. With one hand on the quick-
release lever and one hand on the adjustment nut, start to
hand ghten the adjustment nut unl you start to feel some
resistance against the seat clamp. Do not aempt to ghten
by turning the quick-release lever. The quick-release lever is
for closing, the adjustment nut is for adjusng the pressure.
❹ Try to close the quick-release lever. If it closes easily, open it
up and ghten the adjustment nut further. If it is too
dicult to close, open the quick-release lever, loosen the
adjustment nut a lile and try again.
Important! You should feel resistance when you close
the quick-release lever that should leave a temporary
impression on your ngers. Open and close the handle to
ensure the seat is securely locked in place.
Minimum
inseron marks on
the seat post
Seat post
Minimum
inseron
marks
Quick-release
lever
Quick-release
seat clamp
Adjustment nut
2
1
3