messingschlager SEATPOST/SADDLE Bike Seat Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Messingschlager
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messingschlager SEATPOST/SADDLE Bike Seat Instruction Manual
MANUAL SEATPOST / SADDLE
General information
These operating instructions must be read and understood before using this product for the first time. Keep these operating instructions and pass them on to subsequent users.
Symbols and meaning
DANGER Hazard with a high degree of risk. Failure to comply can result in serious injury or death
CAUTION Medium risk hazard. Failure to comply can result in minor injury or property damage..
PLEASE NOTE Further information on optimal use. Failure to comply can lead to increased wear and tear or damage to property.
Intended use and weight limit
Bicycles and thus also the components installed on them are developed and constructed for a specific area of application and the loads to be expected here. The loads that act on the bike or the components vary depending on the area of application and system weight (bike + rider + luggage).
In order to select the right bike or the right component for your own individual requirements, you should therefore be clear about the area of application and system weight before buying. The areas of application are divided into bike classes. Within these classes, no distinction is made between pedelec / bicycle without e-drive or fully / hardtail.
Bike Category 1: City / Urban
Bicycles and e-bikes that are used on paved roads and whose tires keep contact with the ground at all times
Not suitable for drops / jumps.
Bike Category 2: Trekking / Gravel
Bicycles and e-bikes that are used on paved and unpaved roads, as well as gravel and dirt roads. These conditions can result in contact with uneven terrain and loss of tire contact with the ground.
Drops from a height of max. 15 cm can occur occasionally.
Bike Category 3: Cross Country / Tour
Bicycles and e-bikes which are suitable for the conditions from category 1 and 2 and which can also be used on impassable paths as well as in difficult terrain and on undeveloped paths.
Drops / jumps should be limited to max. 60 cm.
Bike Category 4: Trail / Enduro
Bicycles and e-bikes that are suitable for the conditions from category 1, 2 and 3 and which can also be used for descents in rough terrain at speeds of up to 40 km/h.
Drops / jumps should be limited to max. 120 cm.
Bike Category 5: Gravity / DH
Bicycles and e-bikes that are suitable for the conditions of category 1, 2, 3 and 4 and which are also used for extreme jumps or descents on unpaved roads at speeds of more than 40km/h.
Drops / jumps should be limited to max. 190 cm.
Bike Category 6: Road Race
Bicycles and e-bikes that are used on a paved road and whose tires maintain contact with the ground at all times. These bikes can be used in competitions or other occasions at high speeds over 50 km/h, such as descents and sprints., such as descents and sprints.
Not suitable for drops / jumps.
Suitable tools
All work listed here must be carried out with suitable tools. Screw
connections must be tightened with a torque wrench. A proper assembly can only
be guaranteed with suitable tools.
Warranty and guarantee
All information on warranty and guarantee can be found at
https://www.messingschlager.com/content/agb/de/AGB_Messingschlager.pdf
Disclaimer
The user is liable for damage caused by
• Non-compliance with these operating instructions and improper assembly
• Improper use of the component
• Use of unauthorized spare parts
• Repairs and any other actions by unqualified persons
Special features of the material carbon
Components made of carbon are more sensitive to pressure than those made of metal. It is therefore particularly important to always work with the prescribed torque. Damage to carbon components is not necessarily immediately visible. Saddle racks made of carbon are often not round, but oval, e.g. 7x9mm in diameter. Before assembling saddles with such frames, check whether the clamping of your seat post is suitable. The same applies here: if in doubt, please contact your specialist dealer.
General security
DANGER
Protective equipment makes a decisive contribution to personal safety! Wear
a helmet every time you ride, even on short journeys. Always drive with
foresight. Do not be distracted by cell phones etc. while riding. Always wear
clearly visible, at best reflective clothing. Wear additional protectors and
gloves when riding away from paved paths. Adapt your pace to your riding
skills and the environment.
DANGER
Risk of accident from improperly installed components! Improperly installed
components can loosen or break while riding! Installation must be carried out
in accordance with these operating instructions. The specified torques must be
adhered to. If in doubt, please consult your specialist dealer.
DANGER
Risk of accident due to the failure of previously damaged or poorly maintained
components! Check all components for possible damage after every fall or high
mechanical force on your bike. Damaged components must be replaced as they can
fail while riding. If in doubt, please consult your specialist dealer.
Mounting the saddle on the seat post
- Loosen the saddle clamp screw so far that you can thread the saddle frame.
- Adjust the saddle inclination and the positioning of the saddle frame in the saddle clamp to your needs. In doing so, take into account possible restrictions on the movability of the saddle (note the scale on the saddle frame, if present).
- Tighten the saddle clamp screw with 12 Nm.
Mounting of the seat post in the frame
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Clean the seat tube.
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Insert the seat post into the seat tube and set the correct seat height.
DANGER
Note the marking for the minimum insertion depth of the seat post. Under no circumstances should the seat post be pulled out further than this marking. -
Tighten the seat post clamp to the torque specified on the clamp or on the frame.
Adjustment to the rider’s weight
Adjusting the spring preload
The adjustment to the driver’s weight can be carried out to a certain extent by means of the spring preload.
For a hard preload, please turn the adjustment knob clockwise with a 6 mm Allen key.
For a softer preload, please turn the adjustment knob counter-clockwise with a 6 mm Allen key.
DANGER
Please note that the adjusting knob must always remain in the tube with the
entire length of the thread. Never unscrew the adjusting knob so far that its
threads are visible. This can lead to the spring unit suddenly falling out and
consequently to a fall.
Exchanging the spring
The seat post is delivered from the factory with springs for a rider weight of
70-90 kg, i.e. with a silver (soft) spring and a black (hard) spring, see
picture below.
The springs can easily be exchanged to adjust the desired spring stiffness.
To do this, please proceed as follows:
- Unscrew the adjustment knob for the spring preload completely counter-clockwise with a 6 mm Allen key
- Remove the spring unit. It contains a soft, silver nib and a hard, black nib, see picture below.
- Depending on whether you want a harder or a softer basic setting, please replace the springs. The spring combinations recommended for different rider weights are listed below.
Recommended spring combinations:
- 50 – 70 kg : 2x soft spring (art. 252187, silver)
- 70 – 90 kg : 1x soft spring (art. 252187, silver) and 1x hard spring (art. 252199, black) [assembled at the factory]
- 90 – 120 kg: 2X hard spring (art. 252199, black)
Maintenance and care
Lubricate the joints regularly, e.g. with spray oil.
DANGER
All mechanical components are exposed to wear and high stress.
If the planned service life of a component is exceeded or a component has been exposed to an unexpectedly high force, it can suddenly fail.
This can lead to falls and serious injuries.
Check all load-bearing components of your bike regularly for signs of increased wear (cracks, grooves, discoloration of the surface, deformations) and replace the affected parts.
Damage to components made of composite materials (e.g. carbon) is not necessarily immediately visible. If in doubt, please contact your specialist dealer.
PLEASE NOT
Care and maintenance contribute significantly to the long service life of
the components. Please follow the instructions below:
- Check the torques of all clamp connections regularly with a torque wrench
- Check the seat post and saddle regularly for signs of material fatigue (discoloration, cracks, deformations and other damage to the surface)
- As a precaution, replace affected components after a serious fall or other high impact. Do not try to straighten deformed or bent components, but replace them.
Spare parts
Use only original spare parts! Riding safety is only guaranteed with professionally assembled original spare parts.