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Chapter 3: Basic Instructions
a)
Bicycle fit
It is very important your Storm is properly adjusted for comfort and to avoid the possibility of losing control while riding. The
saddle and handlebar have adjustments ava
ilable to allow riders from 5’ 6‖ to 6’ 6‖ to set the proper measurements allowing for
a safe and comfortable riding position. There are saddle height, rotation and distance to steering tube adjustments and also a
handlebar height and rotation adjustment. If you plan to use your electric bicycle also as a traditional pedal bicycle, it is
recommended you adjust the saddle height to allow for a full leg extension when pedaling. The ball of your foot when resting
on the pedal should only allow for a slight bend at the knee when seated. Please review the following points in determining
how to make the correct adjustments. The subsequent sections will assist you with making these adjustments.
1)
Is your bike adjusted to your size?
2) To check, see Chapter 5
―Perfect Fit and Ride‖. If your bicycle is not properly adjusted for you, you may lose control and fall.
3) Is the saddle at the right height? To check, see Chapter 5
―Perfect Fit and Ride‖ section a ―Stand over height‖.
4) Are saddle and seat post securely clamped? A correctly tightened saddle will allow no saddle movement in any direction.
See Chapter 3
―Basic Instructions‖ section b ―Adjusting the saddle‖ for details.
5)
Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you? To check, see Chapter 5
―Perfect and Ride‖ section c ―Handlebar
height and angle‖. If not, see Chapter 3 ―Basic Instructions‖ section c ―Installing and adjusting the handlebar stem‖.
6)
Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, you have the ability to adjust their angle and reach. See Chapter 5
―Perfect
Fit and Ride‖ section e ―Brake lever height adjustments‖ for details.
7)
Do you fully understand how to operate your new bicycle? If not, before your first ride, have your dealer or contact us to
explain any functions or features that you do not understand after fully reading this manual.
b)
Adjusting the saddle
You have the ability to adjust the height of your saddle instantly via the quick
release clamp. There is also the ability to tilt the nose of the saddle up or down
and adjust your riding position to be further or closer to the handlebar. The latter
two require the use of the multi-use tool included with the purchase of your
Storm. Please review the following details on adjusting your saddle.
To adjust the height of the saddle or remove the seat post, no tools are required.
The quick release lever is opened by pulling the lever away from the seat tube
allowing for the seat tube clamp to loosen the grip around the post. This will allow
you to raise or lower the saddle to the desired height. There is a minimum
insertion line on the seat post which must be followed and you must not extend
the seat post past this mark. It is also important the seat tube clamp is tightened
sufficiently around the seat post for it not to slide downwards after the quick
release lever is closed. This can be accomplished by tightening the quick release
nut clock wise which is located on the opposite end of the quick release lever.
WARNING:
The seat post includes a minimum insertion mark. It is important you do not allow the seat
post to be clamped below this mark. This mark must be inserted into the frame pass the top of quick release
clamp. If clamping below this mark, it can cause the seat post to break, failure to follow this warning could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION:
The seat tube quick release clamp must be checked for tightness to ensure the saddle will not
accidentally slide into the seat tube when riding. This can cause a rider to lose balance and may result in a fall.
To tilt the nose of your saddle upwards or downwards, you will need to use the 5mm hex key included with your multi-use
tool kit that came with your bicycle. The saddle mounting clamp attaches the saddle to the seat post via a front and rear
barrel nut and bolt. To bring the nose of the saddle down, loosen the rear bolt by 1 full counter clockwise rotation and tighten
the front bolt by 1 full clockwise rotation. Check for comfort and if the nose is still too high, attempt the above step again.
Continue to adjust by repeating the step above until the desired nose height is established. If you prefer to raise the nose,
you can follow the above step but in the opposite direction (loosen the front bolt counter clockwise 1 rotation and tighten the
rear bolt clockwise 1 rotation).
All bolts should be tightened to 140 in*lb.
(SEE PHOTOS NEXT PAGE)
CAUTION:
The saddle mounting clamp front and rear barrel nut and bolt must remain tight at all times.
Test saddle for looseness or play in the rotation of the nose. If saddle is loose, tighten the clamp bolts to ensure
the saddle will not accidentally rotate up or down when riding. Both bolts should be tightened to 60 in*lb. If
loose, this can cause a rider to lose balance and may result in a fall.
Your saddle can be adjusted to be closer or further away from the steering tube/handlebar (you will need to use the 5mm
hex key included with your multi-use tool kit). This adjustment is minimal but allows a 7.5mm adjustment in either direction
from center mount
(15mm total, close to 5/8‖). To adjust the saddle closer or further, you must loosen the rear and front
barrel nut and bolt set which connects the saddle rails to the saddle mounting clamp located at the top of the seat post.
Loosen both bolts by rotating 2 times counter clockwise each. This should allow for sufficient looseness to slide the saddle
rails in either direction on the saddle mounting clamp. You must not allow the edge of the saddle mounting clamp to meet
with the saddle rail bends. The edge of the clamp must be a minimum of 5mm from the saddle rail bends. Upon establishing
the correct position, tighten the saddle mounting clamp bolts 2 times in clockwise direction. Check for tightness of bolts and
continue turning if loose.
All bolts should be tightened to 140 in*lb.
(SEE PHOTOS NEXT PAGE)
CAUTION:
The saddle mounting clamp front and rear barrel nut and bolt must remain tight at all times.
Test saddle for looseness or play in the rotation of the nose. If saddle is loose, tighten the bracket bolts to
ensure the saddle will not accidentally rotate up or down when riding. Both bolts should be tightened to 140
in*lb. If loose, this can cause a rider to lose balance and may result in a fall.
CAUTION:
The edge of the saddle mounting clamp must have a minimum of 5mm of clearance from the
saddle rail bends. If the edge of the clamp is mounted to close the saddle rail bends and the rider does not
position themselves properly on the saddle, this could result in the rails becoming unstable due to the leverage
of the riders weight. The rails can bend and can cause a rider to lose balance and may result in a fall.
