SEAT
Seat Adjustment
Loosen the nut on the seat-post clamp enough to allow the saddle to move forward and back.
The seat can then be aligned forward and back and the angle can also be adjusted (it is
recommended that the seat be parallel to the ground).
To adjust the seat up and down, loosen the binder-bolt on the seat tube, position the seat and
re-tighten the binder-bolt.
CAUTION:
Insert the seat-post to a point above the insertion mark. The MINIMUM INSERTION
MARK should not be visible. Securely tighten the seat-post binder bolt/nut by using a 6 mm Allen
key or a 13 mm spanner. Test by grasping the seat and attempting to turn. Keep tightening until
the seat will no longer turn.Please refer to table of torque values Page 7
WARNING:
Bicycle should not be ridden if seat adjustments are not properly tightened.
5
Allen head
Binder-bolt
Normal 13mm
Binder-bolt
Saddle
Seat Post
Minimum
Insertion mark
Seat posts differ according to saddle types
and accordingly the procedure for fitting
varies. If in doubt consult your dealer.
Close
Op en
Seat Forwards
or Backwards
Seat Angle
End of
Seat Pillar
Seat Pillar adjustment—
Suspension frames.Take care
when inserting seat pillar that the
protruding end cannot interfere
with the frame suspension unit
during use. If in doubt consult
you dealer about adjustment.
CYCLING POSITION — Seat
Saddle Angle
The seat should be horizontal or parallel with the ground. Slight variation around the horizontal
may suit individual comfort but if excessive angles are felt necessary check other aspects of your
position.
Saddle Height
The correct seat height is determined by sitting on the seat with your leg fully extended. Your
heel (in flat shoes) should just touch the pedal when it is positioned at its lowest point. When
riding normally with the ball of your foot on the pedal your knee should be slightly flexed at the
bottom of the pedal stroke (see diagram following).
Saddle Forwards/Backwards Position
With the ball of one foot on the pedal and the cranks parallel to the ground the saddle should
be adjusted backwards or forwards to a position whereby the pedal centre is directly below the
knee joint.
Very small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on performance and
comfort. Consequently, whenever you make a change to your saddle position, make only
one directional change at a time and make the changes in small increments, until you have
found the point at which you are most comfortable.
