Saddle Position - Specialized Roubaix Comp Road Manual De Instrucciones

Correct saddle adjustment is an
important factor in getting the most
performance and comfort from your
bicycle. If the saddle position is not
comfortable for you, see your dealer.
The saddle can be adjusted in three
directions:
1. Up and down adjustment. To check
for correct saddle height (fig. 3):
• sit on the saddle;
• place one heel on a pedal;
• rotate the crank until the pedal
with your heel on it is in the down
position and the crank arm is parallel to the seat tube.
If your leg is not completely straight, your saddle height needs to be adjusted.
If your hips must rock for the heel to reach the pedal, the saddle is too high. If
your leg is bent at the knee with your heel on the pedal, the saddle is too low.
Ask your dealer to set the saddle for your optimal riding position and to
show you how to make this adjustment. If you choose to make your own
saddle height adjustment:
loosen the seat post clamp
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raise or lower the seat post in the seat tube
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make sure the saddle is straight fore and aft
„
re-tighten the seat post clamp to the recommended torque (Appendix
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D or the manufacturer's instructions).
Once the saddle is at the correct height,
make sure that the seat post does not
project from the frame beyond its "Minimum
Insertion" or "Maximum Extension" (min/
max) mark (fig. 4-C).
Certain frames are equipped with a
sight hole, which is a small hole located
approximately 70-100mm below the seat
collar (fig.4-D). The sight hole must not be
confused with the seat collar slot (fig.4-E),
which is a narrow slot (approx 1-1.5" long)
that extends down from the top of the seat
tube to allow the frame to tighten around
the seat post.
If your frame is equipped with a sight
hole on the seat tube, the seat post MUST
be visible through the sight hole, AND the
seat post must NOT project from the frame
beyond the min/max mark. Use the sight hole in conjunction with the min/max
B. Saddle position
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Fig. 3
A
E
B
Fig. 4
C
D