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Notes on installing Seatpost
1. Install Seat Post
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.
2. 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. Also make certain the seat
mast collar has its slot aligned
with the slot in the seat mast.
Tighten the seat post. (Be care-
ful not to overtighten, as the bolt
can break).
Tip
Be sure to keep a light film of grease on any intersecting bike
parts. This will help to prevent corrosion, facilitate disassembly,
and eliminate annoying noises. Areas include seat posts, saddle
rails, handlebars, stems, seat masts and frame fork tips. Doing this
a couple of times per year during routine maintenance should be
enough. Wipe off any excess or visible grease.
Also be sure to lightly grease all bolt threads on your bicycle as
you repair or upgrade components. Lubricating your bolts will
allow you to adequately tighten the fasteners and keep them
from seizing in the future.
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Trouble Shooting
Linear pull brake centering and spring adjustment
Linear pull brake arms are held off of the rim by a spring in each
arm. To center the brake (allowing both arms to retract an equal
amount), you need to adjust the respective spring tensions. At the
base of each Linear pull brake arm near the pivot is a small screw
pointing to the side. Turning this screw will change the centering
of the brake.
On the side which needs to retract farther, tighten this screw in half-
turn increments. You may also consider loosening the side which
retracts too far.
Headset adjustment:
The headset is the bearing in
which the fork turns. It is ad-
justed using the 5mm hex bolt
located underneath the stem
hinge. If the headset develops
play, simply tighten the bolt to
correct it. Do not overtighten.
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