Operating instructions

Having found your preferred position, make sure
both brackets and the lower holding cup of the
clamping mechanism t snugly around the saddle
rails (a) before tightening the bolts to the indicated
torque value.
Tighten both bolts evenly so the saddle remains at
the same angle. If you wish to lower the nose of the
saddle a little, tighten the front bolt clockwise. If nec-
essary, you may have to loosen the rear bolt a little as
well. To lower the rear part of the saddle, the rear bolt
has to be tightened clockwise and the front bolt to be
released, if necessary.
After fastening the saddle, check whether it resists
tilting by bringing your weight to bear on it once with
your hands at either end of the saddle
(b).
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The saddle clamping bolts are among the
most delicate bolts of the entire bicycle.
Therefore, strictly observe the recommend-
ed minimum and maximum torque values.
Do not under- or overtighten. The torque
values are indicated in the present oper-
ating instructions or on the components
themselves.
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Check the bolts by using a torque wrench
once a month according to the torque val-
ues indicated in the enclosed operating in-
structions or directly on the components.
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Poorly tightened or loosening bolts can fail.
Risk of accident!
Mounting a saddle bag
When looking for and mounting a saddle bag, make
sure it allows a secure fastening to the saddle rails (c).
There are some models which are connected to the
seat post. Make sure the saddle bag is mounted rat-
tle-free and does not swing around
(d). A swinging
around saddle bag can aect pedalling and damage
the saddle or the seat post surface. Ask your AX-Light-
ness and engage dealer for suitable models.
How to use quick-releases
of seat post clamps
As the proper use of quick-releases is not common
knowledge, they are again and again the reason for
accidents. We recommend you to thoroughly read
the following instructions and to practice the proce-
dures as outlined.
Quick-release mechanisms essentially consist of two
operative elements (e):
1. The hand lever on one side of the clamp
as fold-out lever on the seat post clamp. The clamp
is released by opening the hand lever; closing the
hand lever creates a clamping force.
2. The tightening nut on the opposite side of the
clamp
with which the preload on the threaded rod
(quick-release axle) is set.
How to securely mount the seat post clamp
Open the quick-release (f). You should now be able to
read “Open” on the lever.
Move the lever back, as if to close it. Now you should
be able to read “Close” on the outside of the lever.
From the start of the closing movement up to about
the rst half of its travel the lever should move very
easily, i.e. without clamping eect.
Over the second half of the travel, the force you need
to move it, should increase. Towards the end of its
travel the lever can only be moved by applying more
force. Use the ball of your thumb (g). Do not pull,
however, with your ngers on the seat post or the
frame, the created force could be too high.
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Seat posts - Saddles
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