Going in circles here

[laura*]

Is this your bike: Walmart Roadmaster Granite Peak

Unfortunately the saddle's angle and forward/backward position or the handlebars' height cannot be altered, but I won't use that as an excuse to not ride.

All those items are adjustable!

The saddle tilt and fore-aft position can be adjusted by loosening the two nuts (one on each side) right underneath the saddle: Loosen both nuts; wiggle the saddle around; and retighten the nuts evenly.

The handlebar height can be adjusted by loosening the (usually) Allen head bolt that is accessed from the top of the steerer. Loosen the bolt just a little; if it is now sticking up, bash it with a hammer so that it drops back down; now adjust the handlebar height; and finally tighten the bolt.

[Swan]

Is this your bike: Walmart Roadmaster Granite Peak



All those items are adjustable!

The saddle tilt and fore-aft position can be adjusted by loosening the two nuts (one on each side) right underneath the saddle: Loosen both nuts; wiggle the saddle around; and retighten the nuts evenly.

The handlebar height can be adjusted by loosening the (usually) Allen head bolt that is accessed from the top of the steerer. Loosen the bolt just a little; if it is now sticking up, bash it with a hammer so that it drops back down; now adjust the handlebar height; and finally tighten the bolt.

So it can be done! I never knew... and now my newbiness is showing more than ever... lol! Thanks for the great information, Laura! I thought touching those things would break the bike itself!

[Melalvai]

So it can be done! I never knew... and now my newbiness is showing more than ever

Please don't feel embarrassed about what you don't know. We've all been through the learning curve. Some of us were lucky enough to have mentors in person helping us through this stage, some of us learned on our own. You are lucky to have us.

(Wow, that sounded conceited. But it's true! lol)

I love it when people new to biking start asking these questions. It reminds me of when I was new and every day there was something new to learn. It was so interesting and fun. It made me happy to learn new things, and to connect with others who could teach me. Now that I'm experienced, it makes me happy to share my experiences, and connect with others who can teach me (and maybe even learn from me).