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Fit
Saddle Position
Correct saddle adjustment is an important
factor in getting the most performance and
comfort from your bicycle. If the saddle
position is not comfortable for you, see
your dealer.
The saddle can be adjusted in
three directions:
• Up and down adjustment. To check for
correct saddle height:
»» Sit on the saddle.
»» Place one heel on a pedal.
»» Rotate the crank until the pedal with your
heel on it is in the down position and the
crank arm is parallel to the seat tube.
If your leg is not completely straight, your
saddle height needs to be adjusted. If your
hips must rock for the heel to reach the
pedal, the saddle is too high. If your leg
is bent at the knee with your heel on the
pedal, the saddle is too low.
Once the saddle is at the correct height,
make sure that the seat post does not
project from the frame beyond its "Minimum
Insertion" or "Maximum Extension" mark.
WARNING:
If your seat post projects from the
frame beyond the Minimum Insertion
or Maximum Extension mark, the seat
post may break, which could cause
you to lose control and fall.
• Front and back adjustment. The saddle
can be adjusted forward or backward to
help you get the optimal position on the bike.
Ask your dealer to set the saddle for your
optimal riding.
• 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 the saddle
angle.
NOTE:
If your bicycle has a suspension seat post,
periodically ask your dealer to check it.
NOTE:
Small changes in saddle position can have a
substantial effect on performance and comfort.
To find your best saddle position, make only
one adjustment at a time.
WARNING:
After any saddle adjustment, be sure that the saddle
adjusting mechanism is properly 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.
Handlebar Height and Angle
WARNING:
The stem's Minimum Insertion Mark must not be
visible above the top of the headset. If the stem
is extended beyond the Minimum Insertion Mark,
the stem may break or damage the fork's steerer
tube, which could cause you to lose control and fall.
NOTE:
Your dealer can also change the angle of the
of handlebar or bar-end extensions.
WARNING:
An insufficiently tightened stem binder bolt,
handlebar binder bolt or bar-end extension
clamping bolt may compromise steering action,
which could cause you to lose control and fall.
Place the front wheel of the bicycle between
your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/stem
assembly. If you can twist the stem in relation to
the front wheel, turn the handle-bars in relation
to the stem, or turn the barend extensions in
relation to the handlebar, the bolts are
insufficiently tightened.
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