Originally Posted by
sid_rana
but I'm worried that unnecessay stress was placed on the seat post and bike frame because it was lifted off the ground (while the adjustments to the crank and pedal posts were being made).
How much does the bike weigh? How much load is the seatpost facing when it's hanging and holding the bike?
How much do YOU weigh? How much load is the seapost facing when you're sitting on the bike and riding it?