How do I know my bike seatpost size?
To find out the diameter of your seatpost, you must remove the seatpost from the bicycle frame and look for the size, which is stamped just below the “Minimum Insert” line toward the bottom. The number will be a three-digit number (such as 26.8 or 27.2 or 31.6).
How do you raise the seat on a Diamondback bike?
Loosen the seatpost clamp and adjust your seat so the top is 1-2″ below the top of your hip. Make sure your seat is parallel to the ground. Tighten the clamp and begin to dial in your saddle height. Have a friend steady you, or use a wall for balance.
What is the correct bike seat height?
If your saddle height is correct, your heel should just graze the pedal at the bottom of the pedal stroke (in the 6 o’clock position). When riding, if you encounter pain at the front of your knee, raise the saddle slightly. If you have pain in the back of the knee, drop the saddle.
Do all saddles fit all seatposts?
Bike saddle rails and materials The rails of a saddle create a frame under the seating area that fits into the clamp at the top of your seatpost. Most modern bikes conform to the same standard, so any reputable saddle will fit any reputable bike.
Do I need a setback seatpost?
Achieving a good weight balance nearly always requires a setback seatpost, to move the saddle back and reduce weight on the riders hands. I found that moving my saddle back not only improves comfort, but also allows me to tolerate more saddle to handlebar drop.
What kind of bike is the diamondback ASCENT touring?
Shipping to west coast will be higher. This 50 cm 1990 Diamondback Ascent Touring bike is a repurposed mid school mountain bike and as such has long touring geometry. It comes included with Planet Bike Eco rear rack. Side basket, reflective tires and NEW thick and zesty bar tape!
Can a 1990 ascent ex be rebuilt into a 1×7?
Redid my 1990 Ascent EX into a 1×7. Paint was shot so took down the bad spots and primed/painted as you see. Mostly original or NOS equipped (except front crank). Found this one yesterday. I rebuilt it and cleaned it up.It still needs work but it rides nice so far.
How much would you pay for a Diamondback bikes?
Bike was $540 new (see Bikeopedia) Diamondback bike.21 speed. bike is a late 90’s model with high quality components. Shifter, brakes, etc. very good condition for its age. Ship to lower 48 states only. Shipping to west coast will be higher.
What color is your 87 ascent ex?
THe green ’87 Ascent Ex is my dads (not ridden more that 100 miles). I had a yellow ’87 Ascent Ex as well that was warrantee replaced in ’91. I loved the Apex Le — should have kept it.