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Original User Guide | Pedelec Shimano Steps E8000 Version 1
3.3
Shifting and tilting the saddle
WARNING
Never clamp the saddle in the curve of the saddle rail; always do it in
the straight section. Only shift the saddle within the straight section
(fig. 1). Saddles that stay clamped outside this area can fail (fig. 2).
correct
Clamping screw
Fig. 1
wrong
Fig. 2
Use a torque wrench to tighten the clamping screws. Observe the
specified torque setting. If no value is shown on the component, use
the torque settings from the following table:
Thread
Tightening torque
Nm
ft·lb
M5 / M6 / M7
/ M8
M5: 5 / M6: 10 / M7: 14 /
M8: 22
M5: 3.6 / M6: 7.3 / M7: 10.3 /
M8: 16,2
Failure to comply can result in screws/bolts becoming loose, tearing
away or fracturing. If that happens while you are riding the bike,
components may come off and you could have a severe crash. If
screws are overtightened, other components can also be damaged.
WARNING
It should be so hard to close the quick-release skewer that you need
to use the balls of your hands (120 N: corresponds to a weight force
of 26,5 lb). You should have the mark of the lever imprinted on your
hand. Otherwise, it could open when you are cycling, which could lead
to the seatpost coming loose and cause you to fall. If you close the
quick-release skewer too tightly, the seatpost can break; if this should
happen when you are cycling, you could fall.
Quick-release skewer is too
easy to close
Quick-release skewer is too
stiff to close
1. Open the quick-release skewer.
2.
Turn the adjusting nut
clockwise.
3.
Swing the quick-release lever
closed again.
4. Repeat if necessary.
1. Open the quick-release skewer.
2.
Turn the adjusting nut
anti-
clockwise.
3.
Swing the quick-release lever
closed again.
4. Repeat if necessary.
4. Try to twist the saddle to check that it is firmly fixed.