Hp-velotechnik Spirit User Manual download pdf (Page 13)

Adjusting your new bike

HP

Velotechnik

11

Adjusting the seat cushion

The angle of the seat cushion has an immedia-

te effect on your riding comfort.

The steeper you adjust the cushion, i.e. the

higher the position of the front part, the more

contact the cushion has with your thighs.That

way you distribute your weight on a larger

area.The feeling of being "in the seat instead of

on the seat" is something which most people

sense as very comfortable.

However, if the angle of the cushion is too

steep it may pinch a little bit while pedaling.

When you lower the front part a little bit it is

also more comfortable for smaller riders to

rest their feet on the ground during a stop.

In case the angle of the cushion is too flat you

may have sometimes the impression that you

slide off the seat to the front.

You will find the most comfortable seating po-

sition when you try different combinations of

the angle of the cushion with its horizontal po-

sition, as described in the following.

To adjust the angle of cushion you have to un-

screw the the bolt on the left side under the

seat cushion, directly behind the forward quick

release with a hex key size 5.You may loosen

the forward and backward quick release a little

bit in order to make adjustment easier.

Grab the front part of the seat cushion and

move it up or down to the correct angle.

Take care not to get caught in the moving

parts with your fingers or your clothing.

Close the quick release levers and tighten the

bolt with 5-6 Nm.

The angle of both seat cushion and back rest

is fixed by friction.That’s why it is necessary to

apply high tightening forces.

Always take care that the two grooved was-

hers at the front quick release lever are loca-

ted between quick release and seat fitting.

Unscrewing the bolt on the left side under the seat cushion

Caution! The two quick releases have to be

tightened firmly (tightening force 15–20 kgs.

/ 45 lbs.) after adjusting the seat.You must

not open them while riding.After they have

been closed the imprint "close" must be visi-

ble. If the quick releases are not tightened

appropriately the seat can move while riding

and you may no more be able to control

your bicycle.

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