WHISKY PARTS SEATPOST User manual

WHISKY PARTS Co/ 6400 W 105th STREET / BLOOMINGTON MN, USA 55438 / 1.877.774.6217 / [email protected] / whiskyparts.com/safety
WARNING
WARNING: CYCLING CAN BE DANGEROUS. BICYCLE PRODUCTS SHOULD
BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC. NEVER
MODIFYYOUR BICYCLE OR ACCESSORIES. READ AND FOLLOW ALL
PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS INCLUDING INFORMATION
ONTHE MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE. INSPECTYOUR BICYCLE BEFORE
EVERY RIDE. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET.
Additional Product and Safety instructions can be found at the website
www.whiskyparts.co/safety
Intended Use
INTENDED For riding on a variety of terrain and surfaces including dirt
or mud surfaces. Will also work well for all-weather rough road riding
and commuting.
NOT INTENDED For jumping or stunt riding.
Compatibility
Whisky Seatposts are available in 27.2 and 31.6mm diameters, with a zero
and 18mm offset available in both sizes.
Seatpost diameter is critical. The diameter of the new post must precisely
match the diameter of the frameset’s seat tube. If the seat tube diameter
is not printed at the base of the current seatpost, measure the post diameter
or seat tube diameter with a pair of calipers. If you are not sure of the right
size, consult your local bike shop.The diameter of the
Carbon Care
Seatposts that have been involved in a crash or show signs of damage
such as cracks, chips, loose fibers, or fatigue marks should be taken out
of use immediately and inspected by a qualified expert to ensure they’re still
safe. If evidence of damage is found, the component should be replaced
or repaired.
WARNING Never put a scratch in a carbon seatpost to mark it! Doing so
can ruin the seatpost and cause it to break. Instead mark your seat height
by wrapping a piece of electrical tape around it right at the frame or by
painting a line on it.
WARNING Overtightening the seatpost clamp on the frame can ruin
the seatpost and even damage the frame.Tighten the seatpost to the
recommended torque spec for the frame or seat clamp, whichever is less.
Tools:
4 and 5mm Allen wrenches
Carbon Paste
SEATPOST INSTRUCTIONS
Thanks for buying a Whisky Parts Company product.
Whisky makes parts that are designed to keep on delivering,
ride after ride, year in and year out.
Proper Installation
We recommend the use of a high-quality, reliable torque wrench to install all
Whisky parts. Remember to calibrate your torque wrench.
Seatpost Installation
1. Make sure that the inside of the frameset’s seat tube is dry, and free from
any dirt or burrs.
NOTE: Do not use grease on your seatpost as grease can cause damage
to the carbon fiber. Carbon paste is recommended.
2. Insert the seatpost into the frame and lightly tighten the seatpost clamp
to hold the post in place while installing the saddle.
NOTE: The seatpost should be oriented with the MIN. INSERTION and
HEIGHT GRADATION graphics on the back of the post.
NOTE: Before sitting on the bicycle to check for proper seatpost height,
tighten the seatpost bolt clamp on the frame to secure the seat
in place. If it is not tight enough, it may cause the seatpost to slide down
and scratch or gouge the surface which could cause damage and make
the seatpost unsafe to use.
3. Once the desired height is achieved, tighten seatpost clamp bolt on the
frame or the seatpost clamp to the frame manufacturer’s specifications.
4. Make sure that the post is not raised above the minimum insertion line
near the bottom of the seatpost.
Saddle Installation
For the ZERO offset seatpost: (figure 1)
1. Make sure that the post is not raised above the minimum insertion line
at the bottom of the seatpost.
2. Loosen the 4mm bolt on the side of the saddle rail clamps enough
to insert the rails of the saddle into the cradle assembly.
3. Lightly retighten the 4mm side rail clamp bolt to hold the saddle in place
and move the saddle to achieve the desired fore and aft adjustment.
4. Tighten or loosen the 4mm bolts at the bottom of the front and the back
of the saddle rail clamp assembly to achieve the desired saddle tilt.
5. When the saddle is in the desired position, tighten all the 4mm bolts
to 5–6Nm.
For the 18mm offset seatpost: (figure 2)
1. Make sure that the post is not raised above the minimum insertion line
near the bottom of the seatpost.
2. Loosen both the adjustment wheel at the top of the saddle rail clamp and
the 5mm bolt below the saddle rail clamp enough to get a saddle rail
between the top and bottom clamps on one side of the assembly.
3. Move the rail inward enough to make room for the other rail to get
between the top and bottom clamps on the other side.
4. Position the rails in the saddle rail clamp grooves and begin to tighten the
adjustment wheel and the rearward bolt so that tilt adjustments can begin
to be made. Rotating the wheel and tightening or loosening rear bottom
bolt will allow for tilt adjustments. Make your fore and aft adjustments.
When the desired fore and aft adjustments and saddle angle are achieved,
tighten the rearward bottom 5mm bolt to 9Nm max.
Ongoing Maintenance
Clean with light soap and water. Dry with a rag.
If your rag snags on something, it could be a sign of damage. Also, carefully
listen for uncommon sounds when riding, such as creaking, cracking,
or popping, which could mean there’s a problem. If you’re not sure, don’t take
chances. Visit your bicycle shop and ask an expert to take a look.
Avoid exposing your bicycle and components to high temperatures such
as leaving them inside a parked car in the sun or storing them next to heat
sources or radiators. Excessive heat can deteriorate the adhesive which joins
the seatpost parts.
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WHISKY PARTS Co/ 6400 W 105th STREET / BLOOMINGTON MN, USA 55438 / 1.877.774.6217 / [email protected] / whiskyparts.com/safety
Limited Warranty
Whisky Parts Co. warrants this part against manufacturing defects in
materials, craftsmanship and design for a period of five years from the date
of purchase for only the original owner with accompanying proof of purchase.
This warranty applies to and covers only Whisky Parts Co. branded product.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THESE WARRANTIES ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OR CONDITIONS INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Warranty Exclusions:
• Damageduetoimproperinstallationorfollow-upmaintenanceorlack
of skill, competence or experience of the user or assembler
• Productsthathavebeenmodied,neglected,usedincompetition
or for commercial purposes, misused or abused, involved in accidents
or anything other than normal use
• Installationofcomponents,parts,oraccessoriesnotoriginallyintended
for or compatible with Whisky Parts Co. products
• Damageordeteriorationtothesurfacenish,aesthetics,orappearance
of the product including but not limited to paint damage
• Normalwearandtear
• Laborrequiredtoremoveand/orretandre-adjusttheproductwithinthe
bicycle assembly
• Damagetocarbonbercausedbyanycarbonassemblypaste
This limited warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement
of a defective product, at the option of Whisky Parts Co. and is the sole
remedy of the warranty.This limited warranty applies only to the original
purchaser of the product and is not transferrable.This warranty applies only
to products purchased through an authorized dealer or distributor. In no
event shall Whisky Parts Co. be liable for any loss, inconvenience
or damage, whether direct, incidental, consequential, or otherwise
resulting from breach of any express or implied warranty or condition,
of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise with respect
to Whisky Parts Co. products except as set forth herein.This warranty gives
the consumer specific legal rights, and those rights and other rights may
vary from place to place.This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
Whisky Parts Co. products are warranted against manufacturing defects in
materials and workmanship from the date of retail purchase of the product,
subject to the limitations detailed above.
Submitting a Claim
Claims can be made anywhere Whisky Parts Co. products are sold. When in
doubt, contact your local shop. Chances are pretty good they can assist.
Please provide details about what happened including but not limited
to other components used in conjunction with the alleged defective Whisky
part. Proof of purchase is required before a warranty claim is processed.
Failure to register will not affect consumer rights under the limited warranty
stated above, so long as the consumer can show in a reasonably manner
proof of original ownership and the date the Whisky Parts Co. product was
purchased.