Gazelle Makki Series, User Manual

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Makki
3.2.3 Adjust correct saddle depth
For a correct cycling posture it is important to adjust the saddle
to the right depth.
The saddle depth is adjusted well if there is an imaginary line
running straight
B
down from your knee through the bottom
bracket with a horizontally positioned crank. In this position the
upper leg should be horizontal or pointing down slightly.
If your knee is in front or behind the bottom bracket, shift the
saddle back or forwards respectively.
Adjusting the right saddle depth is done as follows:
1. Sit on the saddle
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.
2. Put the pedals to a horizontal position and check if there is
an imaginary line from your knee through the axle of
the pedal
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straight downwards with a horizontally posi-
tioned pedal, whereby your upper leg is horizontal or point-
ing down slightly.
3. Get off the saddle
13
.
If you wish to adjust your saddle depth:
4. Loosen the socket screw
C
below the saddle using Allen
key 5.
5. Move the saddle
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horizontally to the desired position.
6. Firmly tighten the socket screw of the saddle (for torque
see section 11.1.1, page 87).
13
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B
"
REMARK
" Do not loosen the socket screw such
that the saddle angle can change
13
C
Loose
Fixed
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