3.2 Saddle position
Correct saddle adjustment is important in getting the best performance and comfort from your bicycle.
a.Up and down adjustment.
Your leg length determines the correct saddle height. To check for correct saddle height:
−sit on the saddle
−place one heel on a pedal
−rotate the crank until the pedal with your heel on it is in the lowest position and the crank is parallel to the seat tube.
−your leg should be almost straight. If not, your saddle height needs adjusting.
To adjust the saddle height, loosen the seat post fixing bolt (see fig. 11a) and move the seat post up or down as required. Then, make sure that the saddle is parallel to the top tube of the bike, and retighten the seat post fixing bolt tight enough so that you cannot twist the saddle out of alignment. Check the adjustment as described above. The seat post shall NOT project from the frame beyond its Minimum Insertion mark (see fig. 11b).
NOTE:
In order to guarantee the quality of the frame, Giant uses different types of seat posts for gents and ladies bikes Lafree Twist. The difference between the 2 types seat posts is the position of the Minimum Insertion marks.
The minimum insertion length of the seat post for the ladies bike is 15 cm. The minimum insertion length of the seat post for the gents bike is 10 cm.
Keep this in mind when you need a new seat post. Be careful when you switch seat posts of ladies and gents bikes.
b.Front and back adjustment.
To find the most comfortable position, loosen the saddle clamp and adjust the saddle forward or back to suit you. Retighten the saddle clamp. (See fig. 12).
c.Saddle tilt adjustment.
Most people prefer a horizontal saddle, but some riders prefer to have the saddle tilted up or down a little. Adjust the saddle tilt by loosening the saddle clamp, tilting the saddle to the desired position, and
Very small changes in saddle position will make a big difference. Make only one change at a time, and only in small steps until you have found your most comfortable position.
WARNING:
After any saddle adjustment, be sure to tighten the saddle adjusting mechanism properly before riding. Periodically check to make sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened.
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