2.Front and back adjustment. Loosen the saddle clamping mechanism (see fig. 6A, B or C) and slide the saddle back or forward on its rails. Start with the saddle clamped in about the middle, then adjust forward or back until you find the position which is most comfortable for you. Then, retighten the saddle clamping mechanism as tight as you can.
3.Saddle tilt adjustment. Most people prefer a horizontal saddle; but some riders prefer to have the saddle nose tilted up just a little, and others prefer it to be tilted down just a little. You can adjust saddle tilt by loosening the saddle clamping mechanism, tilting the saddle to the desired position, and retightening the saddle clamping mechanism tight enough so that you cannot move or jiggle the saddle.
Very small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on performance and comfort. Consequently, whenever you make a change to your saddle position, make only one directional change at a time, and make the changes in small increments until you have found the position at which you are most comfortable.
WARNING: After any saddle adjustment, be sure to tighten the saddle adjusting mechanism properly before riding. A loose
! saddle clamp or seat post binder can cause damage to the seat post, or can cause you to lose control and fall. A correctly tight-
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ened saddle adjusting mechanism will allow no saddle movement in any direction. Periodically check to make sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened.