30
SADDLE ASSEMBLY
The seat post must be inserted so that the minimum insertion mark cannot
be seen. The quick release mechanism must be tightened securely to prevent
a sudden shift of the seat when riding. Failure to do this may cause loss of
bicycle control and you may fall.
The saddle assembly should be adjusted with the saddle centered on the rails and
level. Locate the saddle assembly and insert into the frame. It is recommended to add
some grease to all threads and binders on a bicycle, especially on the outside of the seat
post. Otherwise it may corrode over time, and not be able to be adjusted again.
Bolted Seat Clamp
If your bicycle has a seat clamp with a bolt, adjust seat to desired height, and tighten
the clamp so that the saddle may not turn left or right, or move up or down. Be sure
that the seat post is inserted far enough into the frame to hide the “Minimum insertion”
mark on the seat post. Riding a bicycle with the seat post above this line is dangerous
and can cause injury to the rider or damage to the bicycle or create an unstable riding
position causing an accident (Fig. 3.13).
Quick Release Seat Clamp
If your bicycle has a seat clamp with a quick release, adjust seat to desired height, and
tighten the quick release lever so that the saddle may not turn left or right, or move
up or down. If the saddle moves after locking the quick release lever, open the lever,
and tighten the adjusting nut further, then close the quick release lever again. Be sure
that the seat post is inserted far enough into the frame to hide the “Minimum insertion”
mark on the seat post. Riding a bicycle with the seat post above this line is dangerous
and can cause injury to the rider or damage to the bicycle or create an unstable riding
position causing an accident (Fig. 3.14).
ASSEMBL
Y
Seat clamp
Quick release
Seat post
Adjusng nut
Rails
3.13
3.14
30
