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4.2 Saddle
Adjusting height
The saddle height should be adjusted so that your foot, with your leg almost completely extended,
can be placed flat onto the pedal at the bottom of the pedal stroke. You should also be able to touch
the ground with your toes if needed.
1. Loosen the quick connector on the seat post (28) by folding out the clip (31).
2. Pull the seat post up or push it down to select the right height on the saddle.
Warning
• The seat post is graduated from 1–26 to indicate the seat height.
Never adjust the seat post outside of these end markings as it
can become loose or touch the ground.
• Make sure that the markings IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII on the seat post
cannot
be seen above the seat tube.
3. Push back the clip to lock the seat post into place.
4. Check that the seat post is firmly attached to the seat tube by trying to twist the saddle.
a) If it is possible to twist the seat post, loosen the quick connector again and twist the knurled
screw half a turn in a clockwise direction. Push the clip back again to lock the seat post into place.
b) If you can still twist the seat post, repeat step a until it is tight.
c) If the saddle twists around the seat post, go to the
Adjusting length and angle
section.
Adjusting length and angle
The saddle position and angle in horizontal plane can be adjusted on the seat post. Finding a comfor-
table seat position depends on your personal taste. It may require a long bicycle ride for you to find
a position that is most comfortable for you.
1. Loosen the saddle clamp nuts (30) and push the saddle forwards
and backwards to get the desired position in a horizontal plane.
2. Press and pull the front or rear edge of the saddle to set
the desired angle.
3. Tighten the saddle clamp nuts to lock the saddle firmly in place
(to a torque of 10 Nm).
Important
Remember to lock all quick-releases and tighten the saddle clamp
nuts before you start to cycle.