D Bicycle Adjustments; Seat Adjustment - Dynacraft MOUNTAIN BIKE Owner's Manual

BICYCLE ADJUSTMENTS

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

You can adjust the up and down tilt of your seat as well as
the forward and back position by loosening the seatpost
hardware at the bottom of your seat. (See Figure 51.) Be
careful not to loosen them all the way so that the nut comes
off on either side. Loosen enough to make the adjustments,
and re-tighten the nuts. To raise or lower your seat, use the
quick release lever (see Figure 52), an adjustable or Allen
wrench on the seat clamp (see Figure 52) – depending on
the style of clamp your bike comes with. Make sure the
minimum insertion marks on the seatpost are completely
covered (see Figure 53). Close the quick release lever, or
tighten the nut on your seat clamp until it is secure, and the
seat will not move side-to-side or sink with the rider seated
(see Figure 54 & 55). To ensure that your seat is adjusted to
the proper height for you, adjust the saddle so that it's just
below your hips. Retighten the seat post clamp and mount
your bike. At the bottom of your pedal stroke, your knee
should have a slight bend in it, with the ball of your foot
centered over the pedal. The saddle should also always be
parallel with the top tube. For more detailed instructions on
how to properly adjust your bike to fit you, visit our website
at www.dynacraftbike.com, find your bike, and locate the
fit video in the Information Center. (Disclaimer: Fit video not
available for all bikes)
WARNING
The seatpost must be inserted far enough so
that the minimum insertion marks cannot be seen.
Figure 51
Seatpost
Seat tube
Minimum
insertion marks
are located on
the seatpost
Figure 53
Closed
Open
Figure 52
Figure 54
Figure 55
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