In the case of a saddle with a collar clamp, the
locking screw is located at the side. If necessary,
adjust the saddle tilt by proceeding as follows:
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To loosen the locking screw, turn it in an
anticlockwise direction. It may be necessary to
hold the nut located on the other side using a
second spanner.
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Tip the saddle until the required tilt is reached.
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To tighten the locking screw, turn it in a
clockwise direction. It may be necessary to hold the nut located on the
other side using a second spanner (for tightening torque, see page 45).
Suspension seat post
Suspension seat posts compensate for mild shocks and
road unevenness. This reduces stress on the spine during
cycling.
If the spring elements of the seat post need to be
adjusted, consult your dealer.
Adjusting the handlebar
Tighten all screws to the specified torque, otherwise the screws could break
off and parts may become loose (see chapter ‘Tightening torques of screws, nuts
and bolts’, page 45).
Determining the correct handlebar height
By altering the handlebar height, you can determine the seating position on the
bicycle. The seating position will be changed by a height difference between the
handlebar and the saddle.
The lower you adjust the handlebar, the further you will have to lean forward.
This results in an increase in the load on wrists, arms and upper body.
The higher you adjust the handlebar, the more upright you will have to sit. This results
in an increase of the load on the spine.
Determine the optimum handlebar height for your body height as follows:
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Sit on the bicycle saddle.
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If necessary, ask someone to hold the bicycle.
➢
Bend forward towards the handlebar until you reach a position which is
comfortable for your back.
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Stretch your arms out towards the handlebar.
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Note the approximate height of your hands, so that you can adjust the
handlebar to this height.
Adjustment of the handlebar height for conventional handlebars
Never pull the handlebar stem out beyond the maximum or stop mark
on the stem tube. Insert the handlebar stem to a minimum depth of 65 mm
in the steering tube, otherwise the handlebar stem can slip down.
To loosen the stem shaft in the steering tube, proceed as follows:
➢
Release the stem spindle in order to loosen the handlebar stem.
Turn it two to three turns in an anticlockwise direction using an allen key.
➢
Clamp the front wheel between your knees to prevent the bicycle fork
from moving when the stem shaft is loosened.
➢
Turn the stem shaft backwards and forwards.
➢
If this is not possible, tap the stem spindle lightly with a plastic
hammer from above until the locking screw inside the steering tube loosens
itself.
Having loosened the stem shaft, proceed as follows:
➢
Push the handlebar stem to the required height.
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Adjust the handlebar so that the handlebar
stem is at a right-angle to the bicycle frame.
➢
To tighten the stem shaft again, turn the stem
spindle with an allen key in a clockwise direction
(for tightening torque, see page 45).
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