Saddle Installation/Adjustment

Procedure

1. Loosen the saddle clamp bolt(s)

   on the seatpost — most posts use one or two bolts at the top.

2. Slide the saddle on

   with the rails through the clamp. Note the rail markings — there are usually min/max position lines indicating how far forward/back the rails can be clamped.

3. Position the saddle

   • Centered: clamp at the midpoint of the rail markings.
   • Tilt: as a starting point, set the saddle level (use a spirit level placed on top, or a long flat object). Most riders ride with 0° to slight nose-down (1–2°).
   • Fore/aft: knee position over pedal spindle is the conventional starting reference (KOPS), though modern fitting often deviates.

4. Tighten clamp bolts in alternating sequence

   to spec (typically 5–7 Nm, but check post — carbon-railed saddles may have lower limits).

5. Check tilt didn't shift

   during tightening.