Step 6 - Attach Additional Reflectors
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Adjust Seatpost Height (Recommended)
(See Figure 12). Exact saddle height is largely
a matter of personal preference. Below is a
recommended way to adjust seatpost height.
Figure 12 – Recommended Saddle Height
Adjustment
i.
Sit on the saddle in riding position without
shoes while someone holds the bicycle
upright.
ii.
Position the crank arms so they are
parallel to the seat tube.
iii.
Loosen the seatpost binder bolt, or quick-
release.
iv.
Place your heel on the pedal and extend
the seatpost until your leg is straight. For
proper riding position, when wearing shoes
and with the ball of your foot on the pedal,
you should have a slight bend in your
knee.
v.
Make sure the minimum insertion mark
(See Figure 11) on the seatpost is not
visible above the bike frame. A minimum
of 2 1/2 inches (64 mm) of seatpost must
remain in the frame.
vi.
Re-tighten the seatpost quick-release, or
bolt. For a seatpost binder with a quick-
release lever, the mechanism works the
same as a wheel quick-release. Adjust the
lever tension, and make sure it is in the
closed position (see Figure 5 on page 11).
