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3.
USER ASSEMBLY
3.1.
Introduction
The Duet Junior is ready to use when delivered to the customer. Based upon detailed
specification and eventual try out with the user, we build the product specific to the users
requirements as much as possible.
However it is always possible that the supplier e.g. the dealer has to adjust certain issues of
the cycle at the moment of delivery. These possible adjustments are described in this
chapter.
3.2.
Saddle adjustment
1.
The saddle height is adjusted by placing the saddle pin higher or lower. The height of the
seat must be adjusted to the driver’s length. Loosen the strap slightly and adjust the
saddle height so that the drivers legs are very slightly bend when the pedal is in the
lowest position and the heel of the foot is placed on the pedal. Re-tighten the strap when
the right height is obtained.
WARNING:
2.
The angle of the saddle can be adjusted by loosening the saddle bolt under the saddle.
Adjust the angle so that a comfortable and stable body position is obtained without
unwanted pressure on specific body parts such as genitals.
3.
By loosening this saddle bolt, you can also tilt the saddle as well as adjusting it forwards
as backwards. Moving the saddle forwards gives you a ‘sporty position’, while moving the
saddle backwards ensures a more ‘relaxed position’.
4.
After having adjusted everything, tighten all the nuts and bolts again.
5.
Check whether the nuts and bolts are tight regularly between trips.
NOTE:
3.3.
Passenger seat adjustment
The seat of the passenger should be adjusted very carefully. The right seat adjustment is
very much depending on the abilities and size of the user. The adjustment of footplate
height, lower-leg angle, back-rest angle and arm-rest angle are very much correlated and it is
advised to be set by a therefore trained person.
The footplate height is adjusted by loosening the straps.
The lower-leg angle can be set by loosening the knob on the knee joint of the foot support.
The back-rest angle can be set by loosening the two red coloured knobs between the seat
and back-rest.
The arm rest angle can be set by pulling out the knobs on the side of the arm-rest.
The maximum height marks with warning text may never be visible after the
adjustment. This means that the saddle pin is inserted far enough into the seat tube
(minimum of 6 cm).
The stem of the saddle may be inserted in the frame tube to the point where the stem
becomes smaller in diameter. This is the minimal saddle height. Placing the saddle in a
lower position will result in a saddle stem that cannot be tightened properly.
Adjust the saddle so that it is horizontal.
When you park your bicycle make sure that the saddle is not up against a rough wall
or it will become damaged.
If it rains the saddle surface may run slightly. A separate saddle cover is easy to
carry with you and provides good protection from the rain when the bicycle is
parked.
Be careful when dismounting from your bicycle! The back of your coat can get
caught behind the saddle and cause an accident.
