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Other components
12.9.2
Suspension seat post
12.9.2.1
Basic information
Suspension-equipped seat posts on bicycles increase comfort and
safety when riding over uneven surfaces. The suspension seat
post must be adjusted to suit the weight of the rider.
If you do not have the necessary expertise or correct tools to adjust
the suspension seat post, you should ask your specialist dealer to
adjust the suspension seat post for you.
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Consult your specialist dealer for information about suitable
maintenance and lubrication products for the suspension ele-
ments.
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Remove dirt from joints and sliding surfaces on the suspen-
sion seat post immediately with a clean or lightly oiled cloth,
as appropriate.
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Lubricate the sliding surfaces and joints immediately after
cleaning with some lubricant, e.g. universal oil.
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Compress the suspension seat post five times in and out.
Afterwards, wipe up any excess lubricant with a clean cloth.
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Compress the suspension seat post in and out and check for
noises.
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If you hear unusual sounds when compressing and decom
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pressing or if the suspension seat post gives way without
any resistance, get your specialist dealer to check your sus-
pension seat post.
12.9.2.2
Settings
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If the tensioning screw is unscrewed too far, this can dam
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age the suspension seat post.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Do not unscrew the tensioning screw any further if you
are adjusting the suspension seat post as delivered.
• Do not screw the tensioning screw any further than
three revolutions inward.
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Make sure that at least 10 mm of the thread is visible in
the suspension seat post.
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Splitting of the saddle or seat post due to overtension.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Always assess the load capacities of the saddle and
seat post together.
• Never overload either the saddle or the seat post.
if you are not sure about the permissible load for the saddle
and/or seat post, ask your specialist dealer.
