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Adjusting Saddle Position and Tilt
Patent clamping with one bolt or two parallel bolts
With patent seat posts a single bolt fixes the clamping mechanism,
which controls both the tilt and the horizontal position of the saddle.
Some seat posts have two bolts side-by-side.
Release the bolt(s) at the top of the seat post. Release the bolt(s) two
to three turns anticlockwise at the most, otherwise the whole assembly
a
can come apart. Move the saddle forward or backward by sliding its
rails in the loosened seat post clamp. You may have to give the saddle
a light tap to move it. Please observe the markings on the saddle rail.
Make sure the seat of the saddle remains horizontal
the bolt(s). The WHEELER bicycle should stand on level ground while
you adjust the saddle.
Having found your preferred position, make sure both clamp halves fit
snugly around the saddle rails before tightening the bolt(s) to the correct
torque as prescribed by the seat post manufacturer.
b
Retighten the bolt(s) with a torque wrench according to the instructions
of the manufacturer. After fastening the saddle, check whether it resists
tilting by bringing your weight to bear on it once with your hands at
either end of the saddle (c).
G
c
G
G
d
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(a)
(b)
as you retighten
The saddle clamping bolts are among the most delicate
bolts of the entire bicycle. Therefore, strictly observe the
recommended minimum and maximum torques. Do not
under- or overtighten. You can find these in the chapter
"recommended torque Settings for components", on the
components themselves and/or in the instructions from the
parts manufacturers, which you can find on the enclosed
CD. Always use a torque wrench.
Check the bolts by using a torque wrench
(d)
once a month
according to the values indicated in the enclosed operating
instructions or directly on the components.
Poorly tightened or loosening bolts can fail. risk of acci-
dents!
Clamping with two bolts in line
(e)
Release both bolts at the top of the seat post. Turn the bolts two to three
turns anticlockwise at the most, otherwise the whole assembly can
come apart. Move the saddle forward or backward as desired to adjust
the horizontal position. You may have to give the saddle a light tap to
move it. Please observe the markings on the saddle rail.
Having found your preferred position, make sure both clamp halves fit
snugly around the saddle rails before tightening the bolt(s) to the correct
torque as prescribed by the seat post manufacturer.
(f)
Tighten both bolts evenly
so that the saddle remains at the same an-
gle. If you wish to lower the nose of the saddle a little, tighten the front
bolt clockwise. You might have to loosen the rear bolt a little as well.
To lower the rear part of the saddle, the rear bolt has to be tightened
clockwise and the front bolt to be released, if necessary.
After fastening the saddle, check whether it resists tilting by bringing
your weight to bear on it once with your hands at either end of the
saddle (g).
G
The saddle clamping bolts are among the most delicate
bolts of the entire bicycle. Therefore, strictly observe the
recommended minimum and maximum torques. Do not
under- or overtighten. You can find these in the chapter
"recommended torque Settings for components", on the
components themselves and/or in the instructions from the
parts manufacturers, which you can find on the enclosed
CD. Always use a torque wrench.
G
Check the bolts by using a torque wrench
according to the values indicated in the enclosed operating
instructions or directly on the components.
G
Poorly tightened or loosening bolts can fail. risk of acci-
dents!
(h)
once a month
e
f
f
g
h
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