Cannondale Bicycles manual To do this yourself, as it requires special knowledge

If, in spite of carefully adjusting the saddle height, tilt and fore-and-aft position, your saddle is still uncomfortable, you may need a different saddle design. Saddles, like people, come in many different shapes, sizes and resilience. Your dealer can help you select a saddle which, when correctly adjusted for your body and riding style, will be comfortable.

CAUTION: It has been alleged that extended riding with a saddle which is incorrectly adjusted or which does not support your pelvic area correctly can cause short-term or long-term injury to

! nerves and blood vessels. If your saddle causes you pain or numb- ness, adjust the saddle position and your riding position. If pain or numbness persist, talk to your dealer about fitting a different saddle to your bicycle.

Handlebar height and angle: If your bike is equipped with a stem which clamps directly on to the outside of the steerer tube, your dealer may be able to change bar height by moving height adjustment spacers from below the stem to above the stem, or vice versa. Otherwise, you'll have to get a stem of different length or rise. Consult your dealer. Do not attempt

to do this yourself, as it requires special knowledge.

But on many bikes, you can raise or lower your handlebars a bit by adjusting stem height yourself. Loosen the stem binder bolt by turning it counterclockwise three or four full turns. If the bolt rises but the stem

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