Chapter 5: Seatpost Installation; Installing And Adjusting The Shiv Seatpost - Specialized SHIV Instruction Manual

CHAPTER 5: SEATPOST INSTALLATION

7x7mm
7x9mm
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Tab into groove
1. Apply grease to the conical surfaces of the clamp mechanism
2. Engage the saddle rails into the slots of the conical portions of the clamp mechanism, then place the outer caps
TECH TIP: The Shiv seatpost can be assembled with outer rail clamps for 7x7 alloy rails or 7x9 carbon rails. Choose the rail clamps that correspond
to the saddle.
3. Install the nut . To avoid damage to the clamp mechanism, the arrows must align to ensure the tab is placed in the groove of the outer cap
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4. Install the bolt
. Use blue threadlocker (Loctite 242) on the threads, place into the opposite side outer cap and thread into the nut. Tighten lightly.
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5. Install the seatpost into the seat tube.
6. Adjust the saddle to the desired tilt angle and fore-aft position.
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7. Torque the seatpost bolt to 120 in-lbf (13.5 N*m).
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5.1 INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE SHIV SEATPOST

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C A
Align arrows
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ANGLED SURFACES
B A
and install them into the seatpost
A
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C
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B
over the saddle rails.
C
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