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correct saddle height should not allow leg strain from over-extension, and the hips should not rock from
side to side when coasting. The correct saddle height will allow the knee to be slightly bent. To obtain
maximum comfort, the rider should not over extend his or her reach when riding. There should be a
slight bend in the rider’s elbows.
SEAT & QUICK RELEASE SEAT POST ASSEMBLY
1. Loosen the seat clamp nuts.
2. Insert the top portion of the seat post into the seat clamp. Be sure the seat
post is completely inserted into the seat clamp and butted tightly against the
underside of the seat.
3. Tighten seat clamp nuts securely.
4. Insert the seat post (with seat attached) into the bike frame. Be sure that
the seat post is inserted past the Minimum Insertion Line.
5. Tighten the tension adjusting nut by hand and move the quick release lever
to the closed position. NOTE: Turning the tension adjusting nut clockwise
while keeping the lever from rotating reduces clamping force. Less than half a
turn of the tension adjusting nut can make the difference between safe
clamping force and unsafe clamping force. You should feel considerable
resistance while moving the lever. If not, re-open and retighten the lever,
then move it to the closed position so it is in line with the top tube of the
frame (as shown in the top illustration).
6. Adjust the angle of the seat so that the top of the seat is parallel to the ground or comfortable to the
rider.
7. Retighten the seat clamp nuts securely. Check for tightness by attempting to twist the seat. If the seat
is loose, be sure to tighten the clamp nuts and binder bolt securely. Torque requirement is 15-20 ft. lbs.
THE SEATPOST “MINIMUM INSERTION” / “MAXIMUM HEIGHT” MARK SHOULD NOT BE VISIBLE
WHEN THE SEAT POST IS INSERTED INTO THE SEAT MAST OF THE BIKE. DO NOT RAISE THE SEAT
POST BEYOND THIS MARK. THE SEAT POST MAY BREAK CAUSING YOU TO LOSE CONTROL AND FALL.
ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE SEAT POST ADJUSTING MECHANISM IS TIGHTENED SECURELY BEFORE
RIDING. RIDING WITH AN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED SEAT POST CAN ALLOW THE SEAT TO TURN OR
MOVE AND CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL AND FALL.
HANDLEBAR STEM
NOTE: the handlebar stem has been pre-assembled to the handlebar at the factory.
1. Remove the packing material and rotate the handlebar into an upright
position. Slightly loosen the clamp bolts to allow the handlebar to rotate
easily. After you have achieved a comfortable handlebar position,
proceed to tighten the clamp bolts to the required torque.
2. Insert the handlebar stem into the fork tube (head of the bike) with the
clamp portion of the stem towards the front of the bike. The stem must
be inserted far enough to hide the minimum insertion line marked on the
stem. If necessary, loosen the expander bolt to allow the stem to fit the
fork tube.
