Saddle Angle Adjustment - Flash FLASHV1 User Manual

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. If you choose to make your
own saddle angle adjustment and you have a single
bolt saddle clamp on your seatpost, it is critical that you
loosen the clamp bolt sufficiently to allow any serrations
on the mechanism to disengage before changing the
saddle's angle, and then that the serrations fully re-
engage before you tighten the clamp bolt to the recom-
mended torque.
WARNING: When making saddle angle adjustments with a
single bolt saddle clamp, always check to make sure that
the serrations on the mating surfaces of the clamp are not
worn. Worn serrations on the clamp can allow the saddle
to move, causing you to lose control and fall. Always tight-
en fasteners to the correct torque. Bolts that are too tight
can stretch and deform. Bolts that are too loose can move
and fatigue. Either mistake can lead to a sudden failure of
the bolt, causing you to lose control and fall.
Note: If your bicycle is equipped with a suspension seat-
post, the suspension mechanism may require periodic
service or maintenance. Ask your dealer for recommended
service intervals for your suspension seatpost.
Small changes in saddle position can have a substantial ef-
fect 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 seated and
tightened before riding. A loose saddle clamp or seatpost
clamp can cause damage to the seatpost, 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
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