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SEAT INSTALLATION
Attach Seat to Seat Post (Fig. 1):
(pre-assembled on some models)
• Loosen nuts on seat clamp (A) and rotate Seat (14) into riding position.
• Put the seat post (33) fully through the seat clamp (A).
• Tighten the Seat Clamp (A) so the seat (14) stays on the seat post.
• If the Seat Clamp has a nut on each side, tighten both nuts equally.
CAUTION:
If you accidentally drop the seat post into the seat tube, it may
be dificult to remove it.
• Point the Seat (14) forward and put the Seat Post (33) into the Seat Tube (B)
(Fig. 2, Fig. 3)
.
WARNING:
To prevent the seat coming loose and possible loss of control,
the “MIN-IN” (minimum insertion) mark (C) on the seat post must be below
the top of the Seat Tube (B).
Tighten The Quick Release Lever:
• Move the Quick Release Lever (D) to the “open” position so the word “open”
is pointing away from the Seat Post Clamp (E).
NOTE:
The words “open” and “close” are on opposite sides of the quick
release lever.
CAUTION:
Operate the Quick Release Lever (D) by hand only. Do not use a
hammer or any other tool to tighten the quick release lever.
You must use strong force to move the quick release lever to the “close”
position. If you can easily move the lever to the “close” position, the clamping
force is too light.
• Open and close the Quick Release Lever (D) with one hand while you turn the
Adjusting Nut (F) with the other hand
(Fig. 3)
.
• Tighten or loosen the adjusting nut by hand, so that you irst feel resistance to
the quick release lever when it perpendicular to the bicycle frame.
Tighten the quick release lever (continued):
• Push the Quick Release Lever (D) to the “close” position
(Fig. 3)
.
• When in the “close” position, make sure the Quick Release Lever (D) lays against the Seat Post Clamp (E).
• The tightening torque of the Quick Release Lever (D) should be tight enough so that the seat does not move during
normal operation.
SEAT BOLT MOUNT (Fig. 4) (various models)
Some models have a Bolt (A), Washer (B) and Nut (C) instead of a Quick
Release Lever.
• If needed, loosen the nut enough to insert the Seat Post.
• Point the seat forward and insert Seat Post to the Minimum Insertion
marks (D).
• Tighten Nut securely so it supports the rider without moving.
TESTING SEAT CLAMP AND POST CLAMP TIGHTNESS
To test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clamp:
WARNING:
Every time the quick release mechanism is loosened, make sure the red relector is correctly positioned.
• Try to turn the seat side-to-side and to move the front of the seat up and down.
• If the seat moves in the Seat Clamp (A) (Fig. 1):
• Loosen the Seat Clamp (A).
• Put the seat in the correct position and tighten the Seat Clamp (A) tighter than before.
• Do this test again, until the seat does not move in the Seat Clamp (A).
• If the Seat Post (33) moves in the Seat Tube (B):
• Move the Quick Release Lever (D) to the “open” position.
• Put the seat in the correct position and tighten the Quick Release Lever (D) tighter than before.
• If necessary, loosen Quick Release Lever (D), tighten Adjusting Nut (F) and re-tighten Quick Release Lever (D).
• Do this test again, until the seat post does not move in the seat tube.
A
33
14
14
C
B
33
B
C
E
B
F
33
D
BICYCLE
ASSEMBLY
BICYCLE
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FIG. 1
FIG. 4
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
D
B
10
C
A
