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Once the saddle is at the correct height, make
sure that the seatpost does not project from the
frame beyond its “Minimum Insertion” or “Maximum
Extension” mark (fig. 4).
If your bike has an interrupted seat tube, as in the
case on our bikes with rear suspension, you must
also make sure that the seat post is far enough into
the bottom of the interrupted seat tube with the tip
of your finger without inserting your finger beyond
its first knuckle (see fig. 5)
WARNING: If your seat post projects from the frame beyond the Minimum Insertion or Maximum
Extension mark (see fig. 4) or you cannot touch the bottom of
the seat post through the bottom of the interrupted seat tube with
the tip of your finger without inserting your finger beyond its first
knukle (see fig. 5), the seat post might break, which could cause
you to lose control and fall.
WARNING: Some mountain bikes are designed for optimal
technical riding capabilities, and are sized to allow the rider to
move freely over the bike and lower the seat in technical terrain.
Finding the optimal pedaling seat height is less crucial on these
models, as the raised seat could interfere with the rider which
could lead to injury or death. For extended climbs, however, find
a suitable, comfortable seat height to avoid long term injury and
fatigue.
2. Front and back adjustment. The saddle can be adjusted forward or back
to help you get the optimal position on the bike. Ask your dealer to set the
saddle for your optimal riding position and to show you how to make further
adjustments.
3. Saddle angle adjustment. Most people prefer a horizontal saddle; but some
riders like the saddle nose angled up or down just a little. Your dealer can
adjust saddle angle or teach you how to do it.
Note : If your bicycle is equipped with a suspension seat post, periodically ask your dealer to check it.
Small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on performance
and comfort. Only one directional change at a time, and only a small change at
a time, should be made to your saddle position.
WARNING: After any saddle adjustment, be sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism is prop-
erly tightened before riding. A loose saddle clamp or seat post binder can cause damage to the seat
post, or can cause you to lose control and fall. A correctly tightened saddle adjusting mechanism will
allow no saddle movement in any direction. Periodically check to make sure that the saddle adjusting
mechanism is properly tightened.
If, in spite of carefully adjusting the saddle height, tilt and fore-and-aft position,
your saddle is still uncomfortable, you may need a different saddle design.
Saddles, like people, come in many different shapes, sizes and resilience. Your
dealer can help you select a saddle which, when correctly adjusted for your
body and riding style, will be comfortable.
WARNING: Some people have claimed that extended riding with a saddle which is incorrectly
adjusted or which does not support your pelvic area correctly can cause short-term or long-term injury
to nerves and blood vessels, or even impotence. If your saddle causes you pain, numbness or other
discomfort, listen to your body and stop riding until you see your dealer about saddle adjustment or a
different saddle.
Fig. 4
Fig.5
3. Fit
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