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Operation
6.5.4
Adjusting the saddle
6.5.4.1 Straightening the saddle
Position saddle in direction of travel. In doing
so, align the tip of the saddle with the top tube.
Figure 71: Positioning the saddle in direction of travel
Positioning the saddle with eightpins
suspension seat post
Only applies to pedelecs with this equipment
1
Position saddle in direction of travel. In doing
so, align the tip of the saddle with the top tube.
2
Use a torque wrench to tighten the seat post
axle with 8 Nm.
Figure 72: Tightening the seat post axle
6.5.4.2 Adjusting the saddle height
To adjust the saddle height safely, either:
• Push the pedelec near to a wall so that the rider
can lean on the wall to support themselves or
• Ask another person to hold the pedelec.
1
Use the seat height formula to roughly set the
saddle height:
Seat height (
SH
) = inner leg length (
I
) × 0.9
2
Climb onto the bicycle.
3
Place your heel on the pedal and extend your
leg, so that the pedal is at the lowest crank
rotation point. Your knee should now be fully
extended.
Figure 73: Heel method
4
Take a test ride.
Riders should sit straight on the saddle at an
optimal saddle height.
• If the pelvis moves to the left and right as you
pedal, the saddle is too high.
• If your knees are painful after a few kilometres,
the saddle is too low.
Position the seat post according to needs if
necessary. Adjust the seat height with the
quick release.
