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12 Original User Manual | Groove 2.0
4 First steps
4.1 Checking the tightening torques
Check that all screws and important components are fas-
tened securely and correctly. You will find a table with im-
portant screw connections and the prescribed tightening
torques in
➠
Chapter 30 “Technical data” of the “Original
User Manual | General” (CD).
4.2 Fitting the pedals
It may be that the pedals for your Pedelec have yet to be
fitted on delivery:
The right pedal (marked with an “R”) is screwed clockwise
into the right crank arm. The left pedal (marked with an
“L”) is screwed anticlockwise into the left crank arm. Both
pedals are screwed in tightly in the direction of the front
wheel using a size 15 open-ended spanner or a suitable
Allen key. The tightening torque is 40 Nm.
If the pedals are not screwed in straight, the
thread in the crank arm may be severely damaged.
This could lead to serious accidents and injuries.
4.3 Adjusting the saddle height
4.3.1 Clamping bolt
If a torque is specified (in Nm) on the seatpost clamp,
tighten the clamping bolt to this torque. If no tightening
torque is specified, tighten an M6 bolt (dia. 6 mm) and an
M5 bolt (dia. 5 mm) to 5.5 Nm.
4.3.2 Quick-release device
For opening, the quick-release lever must be folded back
through 180° – you will see the lettering “OPEN”. For clos-
ing, fold the quick-release lever back in through 180° –
you will see the lettering “CLOSE”.
Opening the quick-release lever
OPEN
Closing the quick-release lever
CLOSE
As a rule of thumb, you can be confident that the
quick-release device is sufficiently secure if the
lever can only be closed by applying firm pressure
with the heel of your hand. You will feel increasing
resistance from the lever, beginning when it is at
approx. 90°. If the seatpost is not clamped firmly
or securely enough, tighten the clamping nut or
turn the screw clockwise by another half a turn
respectively while the quick-release lever is open.
Close the quick-release lever and check that the
saddle is securely fastened once more.
Check that all quick-release levers are fastened
correctly and securely before every journey and
every time you return to your bike having left it
unattended for a short time.
With regard to the saddle height, there is a simple
test procedure: Whilst sitting on the saddle, the
heel of your fully-stretched leg should just reach
the pedal in its lowest position. When the ball of
your foot is in the same position, your leg should
be bent slightly.