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Saddle height
To fi nd the correct saddle height, put one of the pedals in its lowest position. Sit on the saddle
wearing shoes without heels and check that the heel just reaches down to the pedal when you stretch
out your leg. When cycling with the sole of the foot on the pedal the leg should be slightly bent when
the pedal is in its lowest position (see fi gure).
Position of the saddle over the pedals
Put one sole of the foot on the pedal with the crank arms horizontal. Adjust the position of the saddle
forwards or backwards until the pedal is directly under the knee. Very small adjustments to the posi-
tion of the saddle can aff ect both performance and comfort. Move the saddle a bit at a time to fi nd
the best position.
Handlebars and stem/handlebar post
The bike can have a standard handlebar post or stem. Check before using the bike that all screw
unions on the handlebar post/stem are correctly tightened.
Standard handlebar post
Release the expander screw on the lower part of the handlebar post until the expander key comes
loose. Carefully tap the expander screw if the key does not come loose by itself. When the expander
key has released, move the handlebar post up or down to a position where you are sitting comfortably
and can easily reach the handlebars and brake levers. As a rule the handlebars should be at the same
height, or slightly lower, than the saddle. Check that the handlebar post is in line with the front wheel.
IMPORTANT: There is a marking on the handlebar post to show how much it can extend from the fork
tube. This marking should not be seen when the handlebar post is fi tted. The handlebar post must be
inserted far enough into the fork tube so that the marking cannot be seen. When you have found the
right height, position the handlebars at right angles to the front wheel. Firmly tighten the expander
screw. It is very important that the expander screw is properly tightened. Check that the handlebar post
is properly secured by standing in front of the bike with your legs on each side of the front wheel. Hold
the wheel with your legs and try to turn the handlebars sideways. The handlebar post must not rotate
in the fork tube. Do not overtighten the handlebar post. It should be able to give somewhat if you fall
off the bike. Position the handlebar grips horizontally and fi rmly tighten the clamping screw.
