USER MANUAL
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11.
SETTINGS:
NOTE:
A good fit is an essential element of water cycling safety, performance, and comfort. Make any
necessary adjustments to your water bike always out of the water, to get the proper fit for your body
and proper riding conditions.
CAUTION:
If this product does not fit you properly, you may lose control and fall.
11.1
HEIGHT:
Ground clearance is the basic element of fit on a water bike, it is determined by the height of the
seat. You must be able to adjust your seat position without exceeding the limits defined by the
height of the top of the seat tube and the "Minimum Insertion" or "Maximum Extension" markings
on the seatpost.
11.2
SADDLE POSITION:
Proper saddle fit is an important factor in getting the most performance and comfort from your
water bike. If the position of the saddle does not suit you, it can be adjusted in three directions
(forward, backward and angle)
ATTENTION:
The angle of the saddle must be horizontal and parallel with the base of the
board.
Top to bottom adjustment. To check the correct saddle height:
• Sit in the
saddle.
• Place one heel on a pedal.
• Turn the crank until the pedal with the heel is down and the crank arm is parallel to the seat
tube.
• If your leg is not fully straight, the height of your chair needs to be adjusted. If your hips have to
lean in for your heel to reach the pedal, the saddle is too high. If your leg is bent at the knee with
your heel on the pedal, the saddle is too low. Ask your dealer to adjust the seat to your optimum
riding position and show you how. If you choose to adjust the saddle height yourself:
• Loosen the seat post collar
• Raise or lower the seat post on the seat tube.
• Make sure the saddle is straight and back.
• Tighten the seat post collar to the recommended torque.
Once the seat is at the correct height, make sure the seat post does not extend beyond the
"Minimum Insertion" or "Maximum Extension" mark. The seat post must always be inserted into the
frame by at least 80mm.
CAUTION:
A seatpost set too high can damage your bike and cause you to lose control and fall.
Make sure the seat post is inserted into the frame at least 80mm.
CAUTION:
If the seat post is not inserted into the seat tube, it can break, which could cause you to
lose control and topple over.
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FOREWARD AND REAR ADJUSTMENT:
The saddle can be adjusted forward or backward to help you
get the optimal position on the bike. Ask your dealer to adjust the seat to your optimum driving
position and show you how. If you choose to make your own front and rear adjustments, make
sure the clamping mechanism tightens the right side of the seat rails and does not touch the
