User manual BIKE NASHBAR NASHBAR DELUXE ATB SEATPOST

[. . . ] Make sure that the inside of the frameset's seat tube is dry, and free from any dirt or burrs. Apply waterproof grease to the portion of the new post which will be inserted in the frameset. [. . . ] v WARNING Do not raise the seatpost above the minimum insertion line. Doing so may result in post failure and serious injury. If proper saddle height cannot be achieved without raising the post above this line, you need a longer seatpost, or a larger frameset. SADDLE HEIGHT 1. To determine proper saddle height, sit on the bike while wearing riding clothes. Rotate the crankset to the 12 o'clock and six o'clock positions. In this position, you should be able to place your heel comfortably on the pedal and your leg should be fully extended. If there is a noticeable bend in your knee, your saddle is too low. When pedaling backwards, if you have to rock your hips to reach the pedals, the saddle is too high. In either case, saddle height should be adjusted and retested. !v WARNING Do not raise the seatpost above the minimum insertion line. Doing so may result in post failure and serious injury. If proper saddle height cannot be achieved without raising the post above this line, you need a longer seatpost, or a larger frameset. SADDLE TILT 1. Begin by adjusting the saddle so that it is parallel with the ground. Place a straightedge along the top of the saddle and adjust the saddle angle until the straightedge is parallel with the ground. [. . . ] Observe where the bottom of the line falls. It should touch your foot at a point that bisects the pedal axle. [. . . ]