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PART 2
Seat Post Insert Limit
Section A. Important Safety Information
GT Bicycle Owner’s Manual
How does it affect my bike?
The seat post must not be forced beyond the
limit depth. Attempting to insert the seat post
beyond the limit can damage the seat post and/
or frame.
To fit some riders who require a lower seat it
may be necessary to cut the seat post. This must
be done by a professional mechanic who will:
Carefully measure, Cut with the proper tools,
Smoothly finish the new lower edge of the
shortened seat post, Re-mark the CPSC required
minimum insertion line on the seat post, Install
with the proper lubricant or carbon gel.
WARNING
DON’T CUT A SEAT POST YOURSELF.
If the seat post requires cutting, have it done
by a professional bike mechanic with
experience cutting high performance carbon
or alloy components..
This will help ensure that:
1. The seat post is cut properly.
2. The seat post adjustment range in the
frame is correct and the saddle height fits
you
3. The seat post is correctly re-marked with
its “MINIMUM INSERT.”
You can be severely injured, paralyzed or
killed if your ignore this warning.
