Install Pedals; Seat Post & Saddle - Bike Friday Pocket Rocket Manual

Assembly: Seat Post & Saddle
34. Install Seat Post
Remove the packing materi-
als from your seat post and
then insert the seat post into
frame. Once you have your
saddle height set, try adding
a piece of electrical tape to the
seat post or use a permanent
marker to mark your saddle
height for quick re-assembly.
If you did not purchase a saddle with your bike now would be a
good time to install your own saddle. Add a light dab of grease to
the saddle rails and seat carriage clamp.
35. Tighten Seat Post
Whenever you install the seat
post, make certain the seat
post shim (the split aluminum
sleeve inside the seat mast) has
its slot aligned with the slot in
the seat mast. (Some frames for
larger riders may not have a seat
post shim). Also make certain
the seat mast collar has its slot
aligned with the slot in the seat
mast. Tighten the seat post. (Be
careful not to overtighten, as the
bolt can break).
36. Install The Pedals
Bike pedals have two differ-
ent thread directions. The
right pedal has a right-hand
thread, and the left pedal has
a left-hand thread. Thread
the right pedal in a clock-
wise direction; thread the left
pedal in a counter-clockwise
direction. Pedals are usually
stamped with a R or L on the pedal axle near the threads. A little
grease is always a good idea on pedal threads.
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Fig. 34 Install seat post.
Fig. 35 Seat post shim.
Fig. 36 Check pedals for threading.
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