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13.1.5.5 Opening the rim brake of the racing bike
1. Rotate the lever upwards as far as it will go.
13.1.5.6 Closing the rim brake of the racing bike
1. Rotate the lever downwards as far as it will go.
13.2 Dismantling and installing saddle post with saddle
WARNING Danger from falls and accidents
An incorrectly mounted saddle post can suddenly slip down a long way or out of the saddle tube. This can
lead to dangerous riding situations, falls and accidents.
• You should only carry out this work if you have the required tools and the necessary technical skills.
13.2.1 Dismantling the saddle post
1. Open the saddle post clamping according to sections 8.6.3.1, Opening the quick-release axle on the saddle
post clamping and 8.6.5.1, Opening the screw-nut clamping on the saddle post.
2. Pull the saddle post with saddle out of the saddle tube.
NOTE:
Do not operate the saddle post clamping when it has been dismantled. Otherwise, the frame may be damaged.
Depending on the frame and saddle post material, there is grease or carbon assembly paste on the saddle post,
which might soil your vehicle interior or other items. You can avoid contact with this by wrapping the saddle post in
a cloth or plastic bag, for example.
13.2.2 Installing the saddle post
1. Please refer to the table in section 4.6.1, Breakdown to find out what material your frame is made of.
2. If your saddle post and frame are made of aluminium, you should grease the insertion section of the
saddle post.
NOTE:
After removal, there is usually so much grease still present from the factory that it is not necessary to
grease it again.
3. If the saddle post and/or frame are made of carbon, coat the insertion section with the assembly paste
supplied for carbon parts.
NOTE:
After removal, there is usually so much assembly paste still present from the factory that it is not necessary
to coat it again.
Do not use grease under any circumstances!
4. Return the saddle and saddle post back to the desired position with the correct insertion depth: The
“STOP” or “MAX” marking must be located in the invisible section of the saddle tube.
5. Close the saddle post clamping according to section 8.6.3.2, Closing the quick-release axle on the saddle
post clamping and 8.6.5.2, Closing the screw-nut clamping on the saddle post.