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Figure 17
Adjusting the seat post quick release
mechanism
The action of the quick release cam squeezes the seat col-
lar around the seat post to hold the seat post securely in
place. The tension-adjusting nut controls the amount of
clamping force. Turning the tension-adjusting nut clockwise
while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clamp-
ing force, turning it counterclockwise while keeping the
cam lever from rotating reduces clamping force. Less than
half a turn of the tension-adjusting nut can make the dif-
ference between safe and unsafe clamping force.
WARNING: The full force of the cam action is needed
to clamp the seat post securely. Holding the nut with one
hand and turning the lever like a wing nut with the other
hand until everything is as tight as you can get it will not
clamp the seat post safely.
WARNING: If you can fully close the quick release
without wrapping your fingers around a frame tube for
leverage, and the lever does not leave a clear imprint in
the palm of your hand, the tension is insufficient. Open
the lever; turn the tension-adjusting nut clockwise a
quarter turn; then try again. Repeat until tight.
5g. BICYCLE SUSPENSION
Your bicycle has a suspension
system including a seat post (fig-
ure 18) & fork (550 LTD Only) (fig-
ure 17). Be sure to read and fol-
low the suspension manu-
facturer’s setup and service in-
structions regarding care and
maintenance. If you do not have
the manufacturer’s instructions,
see your dealer or contact EWI di-
rectly.
WARNING: Failure to maintain, check and properly
adjust the suspension system may result in suspension
malfunction, which may cause you to lose control and
fall. If your bike has suspension, the increased speed you
may develop also increases your risk of injury. For
example, when braking, the front of a suspended bike
dips. You could lose control and fall if you do not have
experience with this system. Learn to handle your
suspension system safely.
WARNING: Changing suspension adjustment can
change the handling and braking characteristics of your
bicycle. Never change suspension adjustment unless you
are thoroughly familiar with the suspension system
manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations, and
always check for changes in the handling and braking
characteristics of the bicycle after a suspension
adjustment by taking a careful test ride in a hazard-free
area.
Suspension can increase control and comfort by allowing
the wheels to better follow the terrain. This enhanced ca-
pability may allow you to ride faster; but you must not con-
fuse the enhanced capabilities of the bicycle with your own
capabilities as a rider. Increasing your skill will take time
and practice. Proceed carefully until you have learned to
handle the full capabilities of your bike.
CAUTION: Not all bicycles can be safely retrofitted
with some types of suspension systems. Before
retrofitting a bicycle with any suspension, check with the
bicycle’s manufacturer to make sure that what you want
to do is compatible with the bicycle’s design.
SUSPENSION SEAT POST
Your PowerCycle™ comes equipped with a suspension seat
post to maximize your comfort. You will find several Allen
bolts(figure 18, A, B … C) that can be used for fine adjust-
ments.
Seat post adjustments
1. To adjust the seat post’s spring tension (preload):
a. Mark the seat height on the post with a felt tip pen or
piece of tape.
b. Release the QR Binder
and remove the seat
post from the frame.
c. Use a 6mm Allen wrench
to turn the preload ad-
juster at the bottom of
the seat post. Bolt A (fig-
ure 18A).
d. Turn the adjuster coun-
terclockwise to decrease
the preload, which soft-
ens the suspension or
turn the adjuster clock-
wise to increase the
preload, which hardens
the suspension.
e. Insert the seat post into the frame, adjust the seat height
and tighten the Quick Release Binder as described in
section 5f.
Figure 18
Figure 17
A
C
B
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