Seat and Seat Post

Seat

Clamp

Seat

Post

Adjusting	Quick
Nut	Release

Attach

Seat Here

Boot

Minimum

Insertion

MarkInsert this end into frame

Preload adjusting screw on underside

Attach the seat to the seat post by loosening the nuts on the seat clamp. Insert the tapered end of the seat post into the seat clamp until it is at the top of the clamp. Partially tighten the nuts on the seat clamp until the seat is snug, but can still be turned. Insert the seat assembly into the frame of the bicycle and adjust the seat to the proper height. The seat post must be inserted to at least the “Minimum Inser- tion” line marked on the seat post. If equipped with a quick release skewer; tighten the adjusting nut by hand and move the quick release lever to the closed position. You should feel considerable resistance while moving the lever. If not, re-open and re-tighten the lever, then move it to the closed position so it is in line with the frame as pictured. If equipped with a binder clamp; Insure the lip on the binder clamp is fitted completely against the top of the seat tube of the frame. With the seat post inserted, tighten the binder bolt securely. Position the top of the seat parallel with the ground. Push the front of the seat up and down to firmly mesh the serrations together. The serrations must mesh completely together to insure a stabilized rid- ing position. Securely tighten the nut on the seat clamp. If there is a nut on both sides of the clamp, tighten each one by alternating from one to the other. Check for tightness by twisting the seat from side to side, and from front to back. If the seat moves at the seat clamp or quick release, reposition and re-tighten the appropriate clamping mechanism.

NOTE: Comfort Series (CS) bicycles may be equipped with a suspension

seat post (See Diagram-bottom left). Some suspension posts can be adjusted for stiff- ness using the preload adjusting screw. Turning the 6mm Allen screw Clockwise will decrease travel and make the suspension stiffer, while turning the 6mm Allen screw Counter-clockwise will increase travel and make the suspension less rigid.

Note: In addition to normal assembly, please be aware that the preload adjusting screw must be flush with the bottom of the post. Some bicycles may come equipped with a shim that should be positioned over the lower half of the seat post and inserted into the seat tube of the frame. Failure to do this may cause irreparable damage.

The seat post must be inserted so that the minimum insertion mark cannot be seen. The quick release mechanism must be tightened securely to prevent a sudden shift of the seat when riding. Failure to do this may cause loss of bicycle control.