Bike Seat Adjustment Tool

For bolted seats use an allen key or wrench to loosen the bolt and then adjust the height up or down.

Bike seat adjustment tool.

Seat adjustment is an art not a science. It s not uncommon to see riders getting this adjustment wrong but with the right guidance it s fairly easy to get it sorted at home. We know the importance of a comfortable bike seat so every bontrager saddle is backed by the unconditional comfort guarantee. If you don t have this tool place a yardstick on top of the seat and compare the edge of the yardstick to a horizontal sight line which you know to be level.

Twist the seat to raise or lower the post as needed and then tighten the bolt. Current price 14 96 14. The best cheap road bikes. Shop tools and stands from the leading name in bicycle tools.

The horizontal position of the seat is correct if your knee is directly above the pedal spindle. If you need to adjust the seat forward or backward loosen the bolt underneath then move the seat. If your knee is forward of the spindle adjust the seat back. Product title bell sports roadside 600 compact bike tool kit.

Adjust your seat height by loosening the pinch bolt where the seatpost slides into the frame. You will likely need to adjust the seat again after test riding the bike a few times. On orders 35 free pickup today. Start adjusting fit by placing the bicycle on a level surface and checking that the seat is level photo.

If it is behind the spindle adjust the seat forward. A good way to check level is to place a carpenter s level on top of the seat. 4 0 out of 5 stars 8 ratings based on 8 reviews. Now get on your bike and place the ball of your foot directly on top of the pedal spindle when the crank is at the bottom of the rotation.