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clamping force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut. Turning the
tension adjusting nut clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating

increases clamping force

; turning it counterclockwise while keeping

the cam lever from rotating

reduces clamping force

. Less than half

a turn of the tension adjusting nut can make the difference between safe
clamping force and unsafe clamping force.

CAUTION: The full force of the cam action is needed to clamp the

seatpost securely. Holding the nut with one hand and turning the

lever like a wing nut with the other hand until everything is as tight

as you can get it

will not clamp the seatpost safely.

CAUTION: If you can fully close the quick release

without wrapping

your fingers around a frame tube for leverage, and the lever

does not

leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand,

the tension is insuffi-

cient. Open the lever; turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a

quarter turn; then try again.

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