Instructions for Euro-mesh Fix.(If you are not experiencing a problem with your seat there is no need to install the fix.)

The Euro-mesh fix kit includes one five and half inch steel rod and five Zip-ties. Only two Zip-ties are needed for the fix, the additional ties are supplied in case you need to cut the top ties on the mesh to reposition it.

Tools: You will need a sharp pointed tool, such as an awl or an ice pick, and a soldering iron to burn two holes in the mesh. (a heated nail or flat head screwdriver will work as a substitute for the soldering iron)

Start by getting the mesh in the correct position on the seat frame, or as close to it as possible. If you can't pull the mesh back over the top of the frame it may be necessary to cut the top three ties in the back but you should be able to pull the mesh back into place by hand. This is probably best done with the seat on the bike and an extra set of hands might be helpful to stabilize the bike while doing this. Once again, as long as the mesh is back over the top of the frame you should be able to proceed and the fix should pull the mesh back to its proper alignment.

After you get the mesh back in position you will need to insert the steel rod from the kit into the seam of the mesh's top pocket. Using a sharp pointed tool, like an awl or an ice pick, carefully pierce the mesh about a half inch from side of the seat frame and a quarter inch from the bottom of the seam. (see photo 3) The awl will spread the mesh and the rod can than be inserted into that hole. (see photo 4) Once inserted the rod should fall to the bottom of the seam and you can then position the rod in the center of the pocket.

Once the rod is positioned in the seam you will need to burn two small holes in the mesh using a soldering iron. (Again, a heated nail or screwdriver works just as well as the soldering iron) The holes should be burned (circled in yellow in photo 5) approximately a quarter of an inch above the steel rod in the pocket seam and aligned with the top holes for the Zip-tie on the mesh. (circled in red in photo 5)

Insert the zip-ties and pull them tight. You can pull the Zip-ties pretty tight by hand but some people find using a pair of vise-grips works best. (see photo 6)

Finish by clipping the excess material from the Zip-ties and using the soldering iron to melt down the sharp edges. (see photo 7)

If for any reason you do not feel like doing the the fix yourself please bring the kit into your dealer and they will install it free of charge.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us, either by email, at info@bacchettabikes.com, or by phone, toll free, at 866-364-9677.

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