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3) Is the saddle at the right height? To check, see Chapter 5 “Perfect Fit and Ride” section a “Stand over
height”.
4) Are saddle and seat post securely clamped? A correctly tightened saddle will allow no saddle
movement in any direction. See Chapter 3 “Basic Instructions” section b “Adjusting the saddle” for details.
5)
Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you? To check, see Chapter 5 “Perfect and Ride”
section c “Handlebar height and angle”. If not, see Chapter 3 “Basic Instructions” section c “Installing and
adjusting the handlebar stem” and it will explain how to adjust.
6)
Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, you are able to adjust their angle and reach. See
Chapter 5 “Perfect Fit and Ride” section e “Brake lever height adjustments” for details.
7)
Do you fully understand how to operate your new bicycle? If not, before your first ride, have your dealer
or contact us to explain any functions or features that you do not understand after fully reading this manual.
b.
Adjusting the saddle
Your saddle has the ability to adjust the height instantaneously via a quick release clamp. There is also the ability to
tilt the nose of the saddle up or down and adjust your riding position to be further or closer to the handlebar. The
latter two require the use of the multi-use tool included with the purchase of your G Plus Genesis 500. Please
review the following details on adjusting your saddle.
To adjust the height of the saddle or remove the seat post,
please review the details below (no tools required). The
quick release lever should be opened by pulling the lever
away from the seat tube allowing for the seat tube clamp
to loosen the grip around the post. This will allow you to
raise or lower the saddle to the desired height. Do not
over extend the seat post past the seat tube clamp, there
is a minimum insertion line on the seat post which must be
followed and you must not extend the seat post past this
mark. It is also important the seat tube clamp is sufficiently
tight when closing to maintain enough pressure around
the seat post for it not to slide downwards after the quick
release lever is closed. This can be accomplished by
tightening the quick release nut clock wise which is
located at the opposite end of the quick release lever.
WARNING:
The seat post includes a minimum insertion mark. It is important you do not allow the
seat post to be clamped below this mark. This mark must be inserted into the frame pass the top of quick
release clamp. If clamping below this mark, it can cause the seat post to break, failure to follow this
warning could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION:
The seat tube quick release clamp must be checked for tightness to ensure the saddle will not
accidentally slide into the seat tube when riding. This can cause a rider to lose balance and may result in a fall.
To tilt the nose of your saddle upwards or downwards, please review the details below (you will need to use the 5mm hex key
included with your G Plus multi-use tool kit that came with your bicycle). The saddle mounting clamp attaches the saddle to the seat
post via a front and rear barrel nut and bolt. To bring the nose of the saddle down, loosen the rear bolt by 1 full counter clockwise
rotation and tighten the front bolt by 1 full clockwise rotation. Check for comfort and if the nose is still too high, attempt the above step
again. Continue to adjust by following the step above over and over until the desired nose height is established. If you prefer to raise
the nose, you can follow the above step but in the opposite direction (loosen the front bolt counter clockwise 1 rotation and tighten
the rear bolt clockwise 1 rotation).
All bolts should be tightened to 140 in*lb.
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CAUTION:
The saddle mounting clamp front and rear barrel nut and bolt must remain tight at all times. Test
saddle for looseness or play in the rotation of the nose. If saddle is loose, tighten the clamp bolts to ensure the saddle will
not accidentally rotate up or down when riding. Both bolts should be tightened to 60 in*lb. If loose, this can cause a rider
to lose balance and may result in a fall.
Your saddle can be adjusted to be closer or further away from the steering tube/handlebar (you will need to use the
5mm hex key included with your G Plus multi-use tool kit). This adjustment is minimal but allows a 7.5mm
adjustment in either direction from center mount (15mm total, close to 5/8”). To adjust the saddle closer or further,
