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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.
Note: If your bicycle is equipped with a suspension seat post, the suspension mechanism may require periodic service or maintenance.
Ask your dealer for recommended service intervals for your suspension seat post.
Small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on performance and comfort. To find your best saddle position, make only one
adjustment at a time.
WARNING: After any saddle adjustment, be sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly seated and tightened before
riding. A loose saddle clamp or seat post clamp can cause damage to the seat post, or can cause you to lose control and fall. A
correctly tightened saddle adjusting mechanism will allow no saddle movement in any direction. Periodically check to make sure that
the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened.
If, in spite of carefully adjusting the saddle height, tilt and fore-and-aft position, your saddle is still uncomfortable, you may need a different
saddle design. Saddles, like people, come in many different shapes, sizes and resilience. Your dealer can help you select a saddle which, when
correctly adjusted for your body and riding style, will be comfortable.
WARNING: Some people have claimed that extended riding with a saddle which is incorrectly adjusted or which does not
support your pelvic area correctly can cause short-term or long-term injury to nerves and blood vessels, or even impotence. If
your saddle causes you pain, numbness or other discomfort, listen to your body and stop riding until you see your dealer about saddle
adjustment or a different saddle.
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