Adjusting the seat
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Attention!
The three quick releases
have to be closed firmly (tightening force
15-20 kg / 45 lbs) to safely hold the seat.
You must not open them while riding. Af-
ter they have been closed the imprint
"close" must be visible. If the quick releases
are not properly tightened the seat can
move while riding and you may lose con-
trol over your bicycle.
Please pay attention to the instructions about
quick release levers on page 9.
Seat cushion
EVA foam cushion
The standard seat cushion consists of a 1,4 cm
thick layer of flexible EVA foam. This is a black
foam material with closed cells that is also
used in the production of high quality camping
mats. It feels very comfortable without ap-
pearing too soft or spongy. It is waterproof so
you can dry your seat with a sweep of your
hand in case your bicycle has become wet.
In order to take off the seat cushion lift up the
upper part a little bit from the seat. Then you
grab the cushion on both sides together with
the end of the Velcro that sticks out slightly
and remove the cushion slowly. In case the
Velcro comes off fasten it again with good
glue.
Attention!
The seat cushion is fas-
tened with Velcro and you can take it off.
For this purpose it is important not to
simply grab the foam and take it off since
the Velcro could come off.
Attention!
Never expose the seat
cushion to extreme heat or focused sun-
light. The material warms up considerably.
The heat may melt the glue of the Velcro.
The seat cushion can be damaged when
the rays of the sun are bundled through a
lens. Take care to never leave any bubble
wrap on the seat in the sun. The air bub-
bles in the film act like a burning glass and
shrink the seat cushion.
Airflow cushion
For better ventilation, the Airflow Cushion is
available as accessory. This cushion consists of
several layers: A rigid mesh and a soft mesh,
which provides for an approximately 1 cm
thick air cushion with excellent circulation.
These two layers are wrapped up in a cover
that consists of fine mesh like it is known
from high quality rucksacks. You can wash the
Airflow Cushion at 30° centigrade and it dries
very quickly.
The seat cushion suffers from wear by con-
stant use. The mesh parts under punctual
pressure can be pressed together permanent-
ly after some time of usage. In order to still
provide a good riding comfort, the Airflow
Cushion features additional rigid mesh pad-
ding.
Attention!
Never expose the seat
cushion to extreme heat or focused sun-
light. The material warms up considerably.
The heat may melt the glue of the Velcro.
The seat cushion can be damaged when
the rays of the sun are bundled through a
lens. Take care to never leave any bubble
wrap on the seat in the sun. The air bub-
bles in the film act like a burning glass and
shrink the seat cushion.