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Bottom bracket, crankset and pedals
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The bottom bracket bearings that Huka uses are completely maintenance-free
and cannot be adjusted. If the bearing does get loose, go to your Huka dealer
immediately. If there is play between the crank and the bottom bracket, take
off the dust cap and tighten the underlying bolt with a socket spanner 14.
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Most pedals are maintenance-free. Is there too much play? Then consult your
Huka dealer. When assembling the pedals yourself, pay attention to the
indications L (left) and R (right) on the pedal axles. You turn the left pedal
counter-clockwise. You tighten the right pedal clockwise. To do this, use a 15
mm spanner or a special (narrow) pedal spanner.
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Various (modified) pedals are available as an option.
Gears
Your Cortes is equipped with gears, with the gear hub sitting between the pedals
and the drive shaft. This is an 8-speed hub by Shimano type Nexus that is geared
to the Cortes. Upon delivery, your Huka dealer checked the gears and adjusted
them correctly. The explanation of the gear hub can be found in the Shimano
manual.
The seat system and handlebars must always be tightened securely.
Check this regularly. A loose seating system and/or handlebar can
create an unsafe situation.
Handlebar
The handlebars of the bicycle can be made of steel or aluminium. This depends on
the model of bike or handlebar chosen. The handlebar is always adjustable in
height. With some handlebar models, the angle and depth are also adjustable.
Adjusting the gear hub is highly specialized work. This should only be
done by a Huka dealer.
