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7. Are both saddle and handlebars properly adjusted? The saddle
should be set to a height from which you can just reach the pedal
in its lowest position with your heel. Check whether your toes
reach to the floor when you are sitting on the saddle
(d)
. Your
CUBE dealer will be pleased to help you, if you are not happy with
your seating position. For more information see chapter
“adjust-
ing and using your bike”
of your general CUBE handbook.
8. If your CUBE EPO pedelec is equipped with clipless or step-in
pedals (e): Have you ever tried the shoes they go with? Do not
set off until you have practised engaging and disengaging the
shoes from the pedals in stationary. Ask your CUBE dealer to ex-
plain you the pedals. For more information see chapter
“using
click-in pedals (optional)”
of your general CUBE handbook and
the enclosed operating instructions.
9. If you have bought a CUBE EPO pedelec with suspension fork, you
should ask your CUBE dealer to have it properly adjusted before
delivery. Improperly adjusted suspension forks are liable to mal-
function or damage to the suspension components. In any case
they will impair the performance of your bicycle as well as your
safety and joy whilst cycling.
Your new CUBE EPO pedelec is equipped with modern brakes
(a+b)
which may be far more powerful than those you were
used to so far. Be sure to first practise using the brakes on a level,
non-slip surface off public roads. Slowly approach higher brake
performances and speeds. For more information see chapters
“Check the brakes”
and
“using the brakes”
of your general
CUBE handbook as well as the enclosed operating instructions.
A
Be aware that the brakes of your CUBE EPO pedelec are al-
ways more effective than the drive. In case you have prob-
lems with your drive (e.g. because it pushes you forward in
front of a bend), slow down your CUBE EPO pedelec care-
fully, if possible, by actuating the rear brake.
6. Are you familiar with the type and functioning of the gears
(c)
?
Ask your CUBE dealer to explain you the gear system and make
yourself familiar with your new gears in an area free of traffic, if
necessary. For more information see chapter
“using the gears”
of your general CUBE handbook and the enclosed operating in-
structions.
b
d
a
c
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