ICON ATV08, User Manual

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ICON EV Manual Riding technology ATV08 28
A correct riding posture is necessary for safe
riding: the riding posture is determined by the
position of your figure and shadow of the contact
point (handlebar, seat, Pedal) of the bicyclist and
bicycle. However the posture is closely related to
the height and size of the bicyclist. So a single-
bicycle cycling posture not only determines the
efficiency of muscle contraction movement, but
at the same time determines whether the bicyclist
can manipulate the handlebar and brake safely.
Therefore, a correct cycling position is important.
The safe cycling techniques are described one
by one in the following:
• Adjust three points to suit your body;
bicycling is just like doing the clothes, and
it is necessary to measure the figure and
make adjustments. The method of adjusting
three points is a combination of bicycle
sports mechanics, exercise physiology and
safety riding three principles.
1. Adjust the position of the seat: tread
the Pedal downward by heel to enable all
muscles of the lower extremity joints can
contract smoothly, and at the same time the
principle is the legs can slightly
stretch straight.
2. Front and rear position: tread the position of
the Pedal to the inclined 45°, and then adjust the
seat before and after, to tie in with the greatest
position of the Pedal as the principle.
3. Adjust the front and rear and the height of the
handlebar: for the height of the handlebar, in
general, the upwarping type handle is about 30
to 50mm higher than the seat, and the flat type
handle is the same height as the seat. The top
of the below curved type is the same height as
the seat. After adjusting, pay attention to the
direction of the handlebar and then lock.
• Sitting posture on the seat: similar to the posture
on horseback, the weight is scattered on the
handlebar and Pedal, and all the weight must not
be placed above to prevent pain in the hip.
• Skills of the Pedal: the position of the foot is one
third in the front of the length of shoes, and it is
the most appropriate to fall on the middle of the
Pedal. Feet must be parallel with the centerline
of the bike; it will diminish the efficiency of the
Pedal if the feet are too open or narrow; the
speed should maintain uniform, or else the rider
may feel tired; it in particular notes that the hook
pulling action of the latter part will hook the
pedal up.