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B. Saddle Position
Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor
in getting the most performance and comfort
from your bicycle. If the saddle position is not
comfortable for you, see your local 13 dealer.
The saddle can be adjusted in three directions:
1 Up and down adjustment. To check for correct
saddle height (fig. 3):
• sit on the saddle;
• place one heel on a pedal;
• rotate the crank until the pedal with your
heel on it is in the down position and the
crank arm is parallel to the seat tube.
If your leg is not completely straight, your saddle
height needs to be adjusted. If your hips must
rock for the heel to reach the pedal, the saddle is
too high. If your leg is bent at the knee with your
heel on the pedal, the saddle is too low.
Once the saddle is at the correct height, make
sure that the seatpost does not project from the
frame beyond its "Minimum Insertion" mark
(fig. 4).
If your bike has an interrupted seat tube, as is
the case on some bikes with rear suspension,
you must also make sure that the seat post is far
enough into the frame so that you can touch it
through the bottom of the interrupted seat tube
with the tip of your finger, without inserting your
finger beyond its first knuckle (see fig. 5).
Ensure that any seat post projecting from the
interrupted seat tube does not interfere with the
free movement of the rear suspension.
WARNING: If your seat post projects
from the frame beyond the Minimum
Insertion mark (see fig. 4) or you cannot
touch the bottom of the seat post through the
bottom of the interrupted seat tube with the
tip of your finger without inserting your finger
beyond its first knuckle (see fig. 5), the seat
post may break, which could cause you to
lose control and fall.
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Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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