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For additional product and safety information go to salsacycles.com/safety

GUIDE SEATPOST INSTRUCTIONS

At Salsa, we believe that a sense of adventure makes life better. 
The bicycle can be so much more than just a bike; it’s a path  
to new places, new people, and amazing experiences.
Thank you for your purchase. We hope it makes a good riding 
experience even better! 
Salsa. Adventure by bike.

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 WARNING: Cycling can be dangerous. bicycle products  

should be installed and serviced by a professional mechanic. 
Never modify your bicycle or accessories. Read and follow all 
product instructions and warnings including information on the 
manufacturer’s website. Inspect your bicycle before every ride. 
Always wear a helmet.

Compatibility & Intended Use

Intended for ASTM 4 conditions defined as downhill 
grades on rough trails at speeds less than 40 km/h 
(25 mph). Jumps are intended to be less than  
122 cm (48").
Please see salsacycles.com/safety for complete list  

of use conditions.
Salsa Guide seatposts are available in both carbon and aluminum 
variations in 27.2, 30.9, and 31.6 mm diameters, with zero and 18 
mm offset available in all three diameters. 
SEATPOST DIAMETER IS CRITICAL. The diameter of the seatpost 
you are installing must precisely match the inside diameter of the 
frame’s seat tube. If you are not sure of the right size, consult your 
local bike shop. 
Additional safety info can be found at: salsacycles.com/safety 

Tools Required

•  Carbon friction paste. (For carbon seatposts or aluminum 

seatposts in carbon frames) 

•  Hex wrenches in 4 mm, 5 mm to match size of seat  

clamp fastener 

•  Properly calibrated torque wrench that measures in Nm 

SEATPOST INSTALLATION

 WARNING: 

•  Make sure the seatpost is installed so the minimum insertion 

line is not visible when riding as this could cause the seatpost 
to fail.

•  Never put a scratch in a carbon seatpost to mark saddle height! 

Doing so can ruin the seatpost and cause it to break. Instead, 
mark your seat height with a piece of tape or with paint. 

•  Overtightening the seatpost clamp on the frame can ruin the 

seatpost and even damage the frame. Tighten the seatpost to 
the recommended torque spec for the frame, seat clamp, or 9 
Nm, whichever is less. 

•  Before sitting on the bicycle to check for proper seatpost 

height, tighten the seatpost bolt clamp on the frame to secure 
the seat in place. If it is not tight enough, it may cause the 
seatpost to slide down and scratch or gouge the surface which 
could cause damage and make the seatpost unsafe to use.

1.  Make sure that the inside of the frameset’s seat tube is dry  

and free from any dirt, burrs, or grease.

 NOTE: Do not use grease on your seatpost as grease can cause 

damage to the carbon fiber. Carbon paste is recommended.

2.  Coat seatpost with carbon paste. 
3.  Insert the seatpost into the frame and lightly tighten the 

seatpost clamp to hold the post in place while installing  
the saddle. 

4.  Once the desired height is achieved, tighten seatpost clamp 

bolt on the frame or the seatpost clamp. This torque value 
should be the lowest specified torque value for your frame, 
seat clamp or seatpost. Torque should not exceed 9 Nm. 

SADDLE INSTALLATION 

 WARNING: Before making final adjustments to the saddle 

position, tighten the saddle rail clamp to a maximum of 9 Nm  
and the seatpost clamp in the frame to the clamp or frame 
manufacturer’s recommended torque setting. Mounting the 
bicycle with a loose seatpost or saddle could result in injury  
or cosmetic or structural damage to the components.
1.  Make sure the post is installed into the frame deeper than the 

minimum insertion line at the bottom of the seatpost.

2.  Loosen the front and rear saddle clamp bolts and install  

the saddle. 

3.  Lightly tighten the front and rear saddle bolts so the top of the 

saddle is parallel to the ground but the saddle is loose enough 
to adjust fore and aft position. Tightening or loosening saddle 
rail clamp bolts will allow for tilt adjustments. 

4.  Adjust the saddle fore and aft position to suit your fit 

requirements. 

5.  When satisfied with saddle placement, tighten both saddle rail 

clamp bolts to 9 Nm max. 

Ongoing Maintenance

 WARNING: Improper installation of bolts may lead to product 

failure, causing serious injury. Do not exceed specified torque 
values. Periodically inspect bolts and retighten if required.

CARBON CARE 

Seatposts that have been involved in a crash or show signs  
of damage such as cracks, chips, loose fibers, or fatigue  
marks should be taken out of use immediately and inspected  
by a qualified expert to ensure they’re still safe. If evidence of 
damage is found, the component should be replaced or repaired. 

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