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IMPORTANT:
there should always be at least 1 x 3mm spacer in the
seat clamp at all times. Failure to do so may result in premature
damage to the seat tube and void your warranty.
With the saddle and seat clamp fully installed on the new frame,
measure this new distance from the center of the bottom bracket to
the top of the saddle. Subtract the distance of your old position from
the new distance on the Ridley. This difference is the amount you
must cut from the seat tube.Remove the seat clamp and measure
the distance to cut from the top of the seat tube. Using the Ridley
cutting guide (supplied with frame) and a fine-tooth cutting saw
suitable for cutting carbon fiber, cut the excess seat tube from the
frame. Clean the freshly cut area with a file to remove any burrs and
splinters.
You can now mount your seat clamp and saddle and begin riding.
Make sure to tighten the seat clamp bolt to maximum 4Nm. You can
insert additional spacers if you wish to adjust the height of the
saddle, however make sure that some part of the seat tube is always
visible in the seat clamp window – failure to do so may cause the
seat clamp to be unstable and prematurely damage the seat tube.
4.1.2.b. Front and back adjustment
Loosen the saddle clamping mechanism (see Fig. 6a, b or c) and
slide the saddle backwards or forwards on its rails. Start with the
saddle clamped in about the middle, then adjust forwards or
backwards until you find the position that is most comfortable for you.
4.1.2.c. Saddle tilt adjustment
Most people prefer a horizontal saddle; but some riders prefer to
have the saddle nose tilted up just a little, and others prefer it to be
tilted down just a little. You can adjust saddle tilt by loosening the
saddle clamping mechanism and tilting the saddle to the desired
position.
After making these adjustments, the saddle clamping mechanism
should be retightened until secure. One method for testing whether
you have tightened the saddle adjusting mechanism securely is to
firmly grasp both ends of the saddle and attempt to rock the saddle
front to back or to twist the saddle side to side. There should be no
saddle movement in any direction. If, after making this adjustment,
the saddle still moves in any direction, return to your Authorized
Dealer for assistance.
Very small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect
on performance and comfort. Consequently, whenever you make a
change to your saddle position, make only one directional change at
a time, and make the changes in small increments until you have
found the position at which you are most comfortable.
WARNING:
After any saddle adjustment, be sure to tighten the
saddle adjusting mechanism properly before riding. A loose saddle
clamp or seat post binder can cause damage to the seat post, or can
cause you to lose control and fall. A correctly tightened saddle
adjusting mechanism will allow no saddle movement in any direction.
Periodically check to make sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism
is properly tightened.
If, in spite of carefully adjusting the saddle height, tilt and fore-and-aft
position, your saddle is still uncomfortable, you may need a different
saddle design. Saddles, like people, come in many different shapes,
sizes and resilience. Your Authorized Dealer can help you select a
