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CAAD13 - Owner’s Manual Supplement
Seat Post
Installation & Adjustment
Before installing:
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Use a clean shop towel to wipe out any
residual carbon gel paste from the inside the
seat tube.
•
Apply fresh carbon friction gel to the seat
post and place a little bit inside the seat tube.
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Make sure the seal is in good condition and in
place on the seat post.
To adjust:
1. Insert the prepared seat post into the frame.
2. Set the saddle height.
3. Insert 4 mm hex through the underside seat
tube opening as shown.
4. Gently, pull the seat post backward (shown
below) so the back of the seat post (flat side)
surface contacts the flat seat tube and hold
while tightening the binder screw to the
specified torque.
The seat post and seat tube contact points will
mate normally when riding in the occasion this
step is missed.
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2
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1. Seat post
2. Seat Tube
3. Rubber Grommet
Please Note:
The small gap visible between the seat post
and the frame is normal. The rubber grommet
is included and may be used to cover this gap.
5. When finished, slide the rubber grommet
against the frame.
Maintenance
Periodically, remove the seat post and the clamp
assembly to clean, inspect for damage and renew
the application of grease and carbon gel.
See also, “Seat Binder Inspection.”
Maximum Insert
The total length of seat post that may be inserted
will vary with the frame size and should be checked
in each frame.
To check, carefully slide a seat post into the frame
until it stops; then lift it up 5mm.
NOTICE
A seat post should not be bottomed out inside the
frame at any time. Have your Cannondale Dealer
size the seat post appropriately.
