Intense Cycles 951 Series Manual page 9

STEP 09
ADJUST SADDLE HEIGHT
Set the height of your saddle (seat) with your seatpost in its fully extended position. Using a 4mm
Allen key loosen the seatpost clamp and adjust the seatpost to the correct height. A good base
measurement is to stand next to your bike in riding shoes, putting your hand against the top of your
hip bone the palm of your hand should be level with the top of the saddle. Adjust as appropriate,
then tighten the seat clamp to 4Nm. Do not over tighten this bolt as it may affect the performance
of the seatpost. Note: You may have to slightly readjust the saddle height once you have set up your
suspension correctly (Step 12-13).
STEP 10
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The ideal tire pressure setting is determined by three factors: rider weight, type of terrain and the
desired balance of comfort and traction. The pressures here are a suggested starting point and can
typically range +/- 5psi. Front: 26psi, Rear 29psi. It is always a good idea to inspect your tires for tears
and punctures before and after every ride.
STEP 11
BIKE CHECK
You are almost ready to go riding. Now is a good time to check over your bike to make sure that
everything looks right – all the packaging is removed, etc. Most importantly you need to check that the
brakes are working correctly by spinning the wheels and pulling the brake levers. Check the front brake,
then the rear. They should feel firm and strong, and of course stop the wheel from spinning. This is also
where you will go over and torque all hardware to the required specifications.
As you get to know your bike you may want to make some small personal adjustments – roll your
bars forward or backward a little, position your brake levers at a slightly different angle, adjust your
suspension, experiment with tire pressures or slide your saddle backward or forward. This is all
perfectly normal, just making small tweaks here and there to really personalize your bike so that it is
just right for you.
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