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Step Three:
Insert post (15) into seat tube (8). Then tighten the quick release (22) as
described in the quick release instructions.
WARNING: NEVER move the seat up beyond the quick release.
The seat post must be inserted into the seat tube a minimum of
1.75 inches.
Quick Release: The quick release is not a nut and bolt mechanism, and
the lever is not there to perform like a wrench handle. The quick release
uses a cam mechanism. You don’t spin its lever, as you would a wrench
handle. You rotate the lever 180 degrees, from the open position to the
closed position.
You’ll notice that when closing the lever, the lever action “stiffens”, and
becomes more difficult to move. This confirms that the quick release is
tightening. If the quick release doesn’t stiffen, or only stiffens a little bit,
you need to adjust it to make it tight enough to hold the seat in place.
On the other hand, if it stiffens too early, the mechanism will be difficult
to close by hand, and you could damage it.
The mechanism should begin to stiffen when you’re about halfway
through the lever’s range of motion (from the open to closed position).
To adjust it, move the lever to the open position.
Rotate the nut by hand, while holding the lever still.
Try the quick release mechanism again by moving the lever to the
closed position. If necessary, open the lever and re-adjust the screw by
hand.
CHECK THE QUICK RELEASE FOR TIGHTNESS BEFORE EVERY RIDE!
