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WARNING: After any saddle adjustment, be sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly
tightened 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 tightened saddle adjusting mechanism will allow no saddle
movement in any direction. Periodically check to make sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism is
properly tightened.
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.
WARNING: Some people have claimed 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, or even impotence. If your saddle causes you pain, numbness or other
discomfort, see your dealer.
C. Handlebar Height and Angle
Your bike is equipped either with a “threadless” stem, which clamps on to the outside of the steerer tube, or with a
“quill” stem, which clamps inside the steerer tube by way of an expanding binder bolt. If you aren’t absolutely sure
which type of stem your bike has, ask your dealer. If your bike has a “threadless” stem, your dealer may be able to
change handlebar 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. If your bike has a “quill” stem, you can ask your dealer to adjust the
handlebar height a bit by adjusting stem height. A quill stem has an etched or stamped mark on its shaft which
designates the stem’s “Minimum Insertion” or “Maximum extension”. This mark must not be visible above the
headset.