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Congratulations on purchasing your freibeik saddle joint!
You can now rediscover the joy of cycling - with a big boost to mobility and fl exibility! The innovative saddle joint from freibeik is
easy to fi t on almost any conventional saddle and can be moved 15° in any direction. This makes it easier for you to look over your
shoulder, which can be benefi cial in lots of situations when riding in traffi c.
The freibeik saddle joint boosts the fl exibility of your pelvis. Your saddle follows the movement of your body in a controlled way.
Your overall view in traffi c on the road can also be improved: Thanks to the greater fl exibility of your pelvis, your body's angle of
rotation when looking over your shoulder is also increased. The improved view over your shoulder increases your viewing radi-
us – for greater safety when riding. What is more, you can also activate your abdominal muscles when you ride with “freibeik”.
Look forward to a new, freer and more fl exible feeling when riding!
Information About the Operating Instructions
Before using the product for the fi rst time, please read through these operating instructions carefully and keep them for future
reference and other users. They form an integral part of the product. The manufacturer and importer do not accept any liability if
the information in these operating instructions is not complied with.
SYMBOLS
Danger symbol: This symbol indicates possible dangers.
Read the associated safety notices carefully and follow
them.
Supplementary information
Read the operating instructions before use!
SIGNAL WORDS
Signal words indicate hazards if the associated notices are not
followed.
DANGER –
high risk, results in serious injury or death
WARNING –
medium risk, may result in serious injury or death
CAUTION –
low risk, may result in minor or moderate injury
NOTICE –
may result in risk of damage to material
INTENDED USE
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The freibeik saddle joint is an articulated seat post which
can be moved up to 15° to the sides. It acts as a buffer to
cushion vibrations of the bicycle caused by bumps on the
ground.
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The product is only suitable for fi tting in a bicycle saddle
tube.
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The freibeik saddle joint is suitable for saddles with a saddle
frame of 7 mm (standard) to 8 mm (reinforced).
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The freibeik saddle joint is suitable for all frame tubes with
an inner diameter of from 25.4 mm. Two standard reduc-
ing sleeves (25.4 – 27.2 mm, 27.2 – 31.6 mm) are supplied
with the product. If an intermediate size needs to be used,
obtain it from a specialist stockist.
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The freibeik saddle joint
can hold a maximum weight of
120 kg
.
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The product is for personal use only and is not intended for
commercial applications.
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Use the product only for the specifi ed purpose and as
described in the operating instructions. Any other use is
deemed to be improper.
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The warranty does not cover faults caused by incorrect
handling, damage or attempted repairs. The same applies
to normal wear and tear.
SAFETY NOTICES
It is essential to read the safety notices before using the
product. There is a risk of injury if the safety notices are not
followed!
The way you ride with the freibeik saddle joint is different to the
way you ride without a saddle joint. You should therefore fi rst
practise riding with the freibeik saddle joint in a quiet place,
without any traffi c, to get used to the new mechanism. If you
have physical limitations or indications of such, seek medical
advice before using the freibeik saddle joint.
Only ever use the
saddle joint on (public) roads once you are sure that you can
safely handle and control this new way of riding.
WARNING – Danger of Injury
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Keep the packaging material and small parts away from
children and animals. There is a danger of suffocation.
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If you have physical limitations or indications of such, seek
medical advice before using the freibeik saddle joint to es-
tablish whether the saddle joint is suitable. If there are any
doubts about physical suitability, the freibeik® saddle joint
must not be used!
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Do not reach into the joint from below when a person is
sitting on the mounted joint.
NOTICE – Risk of Damage to Material and Property
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The freibeik saddle joint may only be used if it has been
mounted properly.
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Be careful in very high or low outdoor temperatures. This
could cause the damping elements to behave more fl exibly
or stably than usual.
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Check your saddle for any damage prior to mounting.
Older saddles or saddles with known weak points should be
replaced. Seek advice from a specialist bike shop when you
purchase a new saddle.
