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B. SEATPOST QUICK RELEASE
Many mountain bikes are equipped with quick-release seat post
binders. The seatpost quick-release binder works exactly like the wheel
quick-release (Section 6.A.1) While a quick release looks like a long
bolt with a lever on one end and a nut on the other, the quick release
uses a cam action to firmly clamp the seat post (see Figs. 7B and 11 ).
WARNING: Riding with an improperly tightened seat post can allow
the saddle to turn or move and cause you to lose control and fall.
Therefore:
1. Ask your dealer to help you make sure you
know how to correctly clamp your seat post.
2. Understand and apply the correct technique
for clamping your seat post quick release.
3. Before you ride the bike, first check
that the seatpost is securely clamped.
Adjusting the quick release mechanism
The action of the quick release cam squeezes the seat collar around
the seat post to hold the seat post securely in place. The amount of
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