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bearing surfaces before installation.
Inspect the fork, stem, seatpost and seat tube, to ensure that there are no burrs or sharp edges. Remove any
burrs or sharp edges using fine grit sandpaper.
All edges of the stem in contact with the steerer tube should be rounded out to eliminate any stress points.
WARNING! Burrs and sharp edges can damage the carbon and alloy surfaces of the components.
Any deep scratches or gouges in the stem or fork can weaken the components.
4.4. SEATPOST
VADO/COMO frames have a 30.9mm seatpost diameter and require that the seatpost have a tolerance of 30.78mm
to 30.95mm.
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SEATPOST MINIMUM INSERTION:
To prevent damage to the frame and/or seatpost, it is important
to have a minimum amount of seatpost insertion in the seat tube.
This minimum insertion must meet the following requirements:
The seatpost must be inserted into the frame deep enough
so the minimum insertion/maximum extension (min/max)
mark on the seatpost is not visible (fig.3 A).
The seatpost must also be inserted into the seat tube deep
enough to be visible through the sight hole (fig.3 B), or if no
sight hole is present, the insertion must meet or exceed the
minimum measured insertion depth (fig.3 B) required by the
size of the frame (see below).
If the seatpost and frame minimum insertion requirements
differ from each other, always use the longer minimum
insertion. For example, if the frame requires 90mm, but the
seatpost requires 100mm, then 100mm is the minimum
insertion required.
• All VADO/COMO MODELS: Minimum insertion 90mm
If the seatpost is at the min/max mark and the seatpost is not visible through the sight hole or does not meet or
exceed the minimum measured insertion depth of the frame, the seatpost is not inserted deeply enough into the
seat tube and should be lowered until it can be seen through the sight hole. This may result in the saddle being too
low. If so, the seatpost must be replaced with a longer seatpost.
WARNING! Failure to follow the seatpost and frame minimum insertion requirements may result in
damage to the frame and/or seatpost, which could cause you to lose control and fall.
If the seatpost is cut short, the min/max mark on the seatpost may no longer be accurate. Before
cutting the seatpost, note the min/max depth required by the seatpost manufacturer.
WARNING! For general instructions regarding the installation of the seatpost, refer to the appropriate
section in the Owner’s Manual. Riding with an improperly tightened seatpost can allow the saddle to
turn or move and cause you to lose control and fall.
CAUTION: Inspect the seatpost and seat tube to ensure that there are no burrs or sharp edges.
Remove any burrs or sharp edges using fine grit sandpaper.
4.5. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Specialized replacement parts and accessories are available through your Authorized Specialized Retailer.
