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The seat is an important component of your bike, and one of the contact points between bicycle
and rider. It is therefore advised to have a seat that is comfortable and well positioned.
Adjustment
The best way to test the height of your seat is by sitting on the bike. You must be able to touch
the ground with the toes of one foot while you rest the heel of your other foot on the pedal at
bottom dead center. Your leg should then be almost fully stretched but still with a little bend in
the knee. If you have the ball of your foot resting on the pedal, your leg will be slightly bent. If
you can touch the ground with both feet flat, then your saddle is set too low. If you want to
adjust the height of your seat then you need to open the quick release lever on the seat post
collar. You can then adjust the saddle as you wish. Firmly close the quick release lever once
you have adjusted the seat to the proper height.
• Ensure you tighten all bolts to the specified tightening torques. If you don’t do so, your seat
can suddenly shift while you are riding and cause discomfort or loss of control of the bicycle.
• Do not adjust the seat while riding the bike.
• Do not set your seat too high. The ‘min’ mark on the seat post must never come out above
the seat tube. The seat post can bend or break if you set the saddle too high.
12. Frame
Proper maintenance will prolong your new Quantum bike’s lifespan. That is why it is wise to
check it or have it checked regularly and keep it properly clean. You are best using a clean
cloth. This will remove the worst of the dirt. Take care to avoid scratching. Wash your bike
working from the top down with a clean cloth and dish soap and water or other mild cleaners.
Clean the chain with an old brush. Don’t forget to remove the dirt from under the fenders. Wipe
the bike down with a dry cloth. If you need to turn over your bike, be sure not to damage the
controls on the handlebars and remove loose items such as bags before you set about cleaning
the bike.
Paintwork
It is advisable to go about cleaning with care. For example, do not use alkaline cleaners such as
ammonia or soda or petrol based chemicals. It is better not to use products containing fluorides,
chlorides or sulfates either. These products can actually attack the varnish coating causing it to
lose its gloss. The best way to keep the paintwork clean is with a soft cloth and clean hot water.
You can add a mild-action liquid soap to it if required.
Never use a pressure washer! The jet of steam or water can actually penetrate right into the
bearings or the suspension system where it will force out the grease or oils which are essential
for your bike.