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When the saddle is in the perfect position,
tighten the bolt or the seat tube binder bolt
gradually in half-turn increments, while
checking whether the seat post is sufficiently
tight after each half-turn. For this purpose,
take hold of the saddle at both ends and try
to turn it. If it does not move, the seat post is
firmly seated.
Do not overtighten the bolt or the seat post
binder bolt. Overtightening may cause a seat
post failure, resulting in a crash and injury
of the rider.
8.5. Adjusting the position and angle of
the saddle
Single-bolt clamping
With a released fixing bolt, the saddle can
be pushed back and forth and be adjusted in
the angle. Tighten the fixing bolt so that both
clamps are in contact with the saddle rails as
soon as the saddle is in a perfect position.
Never exceed the recommended torque.
Double-bolt clamping
Release the fixing bolt you can reach from
below and push the saddle back and forth
to adjust the horizontal saddle position. To
adjust the saddle angle, use the second fixing
bolt you can reach from the upper side of
the seat post. When the saddle is in a per-
fect position, tighten the fixing bolts until both
clamps are in contact with the saddle rail.
Never exceed the recommended torque.
After fastening the saddle, check whether it
resists tilting by bringing your weight to bear
on it once with your hands on the tip and
once at the rear end of the saddle.
8.5 Carbon seat post
The seat post must be inserted by at
least 100 mm (120 mm with LRS-
bikes) into the frame. Never ride your bicy-
cle, when the stop mark is visible. In any
case, a deeper insertion depth means more
safety.
