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Extended riding with a poorly adjusted
saddle or one that does not properly
support your pelvic area can cause
injury to your nerves and blood vessels.
If your saddle causes pain or numbness,
re-adjust the saddle position. If after
adjustment your saddle still causes pain
or numbness, consult your dealer about
further positioning or replacing the
saddle with one that better fits you.
A seatpost that is positioned too high can damage the bike and
can cause you to lose control and fall. Make sure the minimum
insertion mark (Figure 19) is inside the frame
seat can be tilted fore and aft.
Some seatposts use two bolts, where angle
adjustment is done by loosening one bolt and
tightening the other bolt.
2. Place a straight edge, such as a bubble level
or ruler, across the top of the seat to better see
the angle.
3. Adjust the seat and re-tighten the seat fixing
bolt according to the type of seatpost:
• Double bolts using a 5 mm allen wrench- 80-
125 lb•in (9.6-14.1 N•m).
• Single bolt using a 13 or 14 mm open-end wrench- 180-220 lb•in (20.3-24.9 N•m).
• Single bolt using a 6 mm allen wrench- 150-250 lb•in (17-28.3 N•m).
• Double bolts using a 4 mm allen wrench- 45-60 lb•in (5-6.8 N•m).
To adjust the seat height of a bicycle
1. Sit on the seat in riding position without shoes, while
someone holds the bicycle up.
2. Position the crank arms so they are parallel to the seat
tube.
3. Loosen the seatpost binder bolt, or quick-release.
4. Extend the seatpost until, with your heel resting on the
bottom pedal, your extended leg is straight (Figure 18).
When wearing your shoes there should be a slight bend in
your knee in a proper riding position; with the ball of your
foot on the pedal.
5. Make sure the minimum insertion mark on the seatpost
(Figure 19) is not visible above the bike frame. A minimum of
21/2” (64 mm) of seatpost must remain in the frame.
6. Close the seatpost quick-release, or tighten the bolt to 85-
125 lb•in (9.6-14.1 N•m)
To adjust the seat position of a tricycle
1. Loosen and remove the clamp bolts (Figure 20).
2. Move the seat mast to the desired position.
3. Install and tighten the seat mast clamp bolts to 85-125
lb•in (9.6-14.1 N•m).