9
ADJuStIng tHe VolAe SeAt
Important notes:
Proper leg extension is achieved by moving the seat forward or backward and adjusting the seat back angle.
Adjustments to both the
Seat Slider
and the
Seat back Angle
will change your leg extension. Reclining the seat moves your
butt away from the pedals. If your Volae is set up perfectly for leg extension and you decide to recline the seat more, you will
have to move the seat base forward slightly to maintain correct leg extension. (Example: Drop the seat back down ½” means you
should move the seat base forward about ½”).
The Volae seat position is programmable. Once you have selected the ideal seat slider position and the seat back angle, you can
remove and re-install the seat without changing the seat position.
SeAt bACK Angle ADJuStment
The seat needs to be positioned in the proper recline angle range to be comfortable. The seat recline angle is measured on the
flat spot at the top of the seat as shown in
(Fig. 3-15)
. A good starting point for seat recline angle is between 64° to 70° from
horizontal as shown in (
Fig. 3-15)
and
(Fig. 3-16)
. However, some riders may find the seat comfortable outside of this range
on either end.
Seat too upright:
Too much of your weight is supported by the base of the seat and you are likely to experience butt discomfort. Additionally, you
lose some aerodynamic advantage and don’t recruit the strongest muscle group.
Seat too laid back:
This is more an issue of personal preference. However, reclining the seat below 64° doesn’t appreciably improve aerodynamics
and may cause neck strain. Some people also find balance to be more difficult when the seat is too reclined.
To adjust the seat back angle:
1. Loosen the screws on the two seat stay collars.
(Fig. 3-17)
2. Adjust the seat to the desired angle.
3. Tighten the seat stay collar screws. These bolts need to be snug enough to keep the seat from sliding when you ride.
Caution: Repeatedly over tightening these screws can cause the threads to strip out.
Fig. 3-15
Fig. 3-16
Fig. 3-17
Seat Stay
Collars
Seat in reclined position.
level
Seat in upright position.
level
Approx.
64
degrees
Approx.
70
degrees
