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Saddle height
To check whether you have the right saddle height, you should put one of the pedals into its lowest
position. Sit on the saddle wearing flat shoes and check that the heel reaches the pedal exactly when
you keep your leg straight. When you cycle with the pad of your foot on the pedal, your leg should be
slightly bent when the pedal is at its lowest position (see fig.).
The position of the saddle above the pedals
Put the pad of one of your feet on the pedal with the crank arms horizontal. Adjust the position of the
saddle forwards or backwards until the pedal is straight below the knee. Very small changes to the
position of the saddle can affect both performance and comfort. Move the saddle a bit at a time until
you find the right position.
Handlebars and handlebar stem/post
The bike may have a standard handlebar post or handlebar stem. Before use, check that all screw
joints on the handlebar post/stem are properly tightened.
Standard handlebar post
Slacken tighten the expander screw on the lower part of the handlebar post until the expander
wedge is loose. Carefully tap on the expander bolt if the the wedge does not loosen by itself. Once
the expander wedge has loosened, move the handlebar post upwards or downwards into a position
where you are sitting comfortably and can easily reach the handlebars and brake levers. The
handlebars should usually be at the same height as or slightly lower than the saddle. Check that the
handlebar post is in line with the front wheel.
IMPORTANT!
The handlebar post has an indicator to show how far it can project from the fork. This
indicator must not be visible when the handlebar post is fitted. The handlebar post must be far
enough into the fork that the indicator is not visible. Once you have found the right height, position
the handlebar at a right angle to the front wheel.
Tighten the expander bolt properly. It is extremely important that the expander bolt is properly
tightened. Check that the handlebar post is properly secured by positioning yourself in front of the
bike with your legs on either side of the front wheel. Squeeze the wheel with your legs and attempt to
turn the handlebar sideways. The handlebar post must not rotate in the fork. Do not overtighten the
handlebar post. There must be some give in it if the bike falls. Position the handles of the handlebars
horizontally and tighten the clamp bolts properly.
