Closing The Screw-Nut Clamping On The Saddle Post; Loading The Bike - Ghost Bike User Manual

8.6.5.2 Closing the screw-nut clamping on the saddle post

NOTE :
Connect the saddle post clamping only if the saddle post is located in the saddle tube.
Closing without an inserted saddle post may cause irreparable damage to the frame.
1. Check the tightness of the clamp. The clamp must sit flush on the saddle tube.
2. Retighten the clamping bolt/s with the torque spanner. Prescribed tightening torque: 5-8 Nm for alu-
minium frames or 5-6 Nm for carbon frames
WARNING Risk of falls and accidents
If the tightening torque is too high, this may damage your saddle post. This may then break
while you are riding the bike and result in a serious accident.
• It is essential to use a torque wrench when tightening the clamp bolt(s) and comply with the
specified tightening torque.
• For saddle post clamps with a knurled nut and quick-release lever you should ask your dealer
to show you how tight these may be tightened.
9.

Loading the Bike

WARNING Danger from falls and accidents
Adding an extra load impairs the riding behaviour of your bike and the braking distance becomes
longer. And if you overload your bike, it is possible that parts of it might even break or fail. All of this
can lead to dangerous riding situations, falls and accidents.
• You should load your bike in such a way that you always have enough room to move and can al-
ways operate your bike safely when it is loaded.
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