Electric Bicycle Manual
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6. Riding technology
A correct cycling posture is the mother to safety: the riding posture is
determined by the position of figure and shadow of the contact point
(handlebar, seat, Pedal) of the
rider
and bicycle. However the posture is
closely related to the height and size of the
rider
. 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 the mother to safety. The safe cycling techniques are described
one by one in the following:
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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 driving three principles.
1) Adjust the position of the seat: tread the Pedal downward by heel to
enable all muscle of the lower extremity joints contracts 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 up warping type handle is about 30 to
50mm higher than the seat, and the flat type handle is the same high 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.
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Sitting posture on the seat: similar to the posture on horseback, the