Univega Alpina HT-E50, User Manual

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4 I General User Manual
3 Content
1 The bike and its components 2
2 Preface 3
3 Content 4
4 Safety information 7
4.1 Basic safety information 7
4.2 For your own safety 7
4.3 Information for parents and legal guardians 7
4.4 Safety in road traffic 7
4.5 Bike safety 8
5 Legal provisions 8
5.1 Applicable road traffic licensing regulations 8
6 Intended use 9
6.1 General information 9
6.2 Trekking bike / all-terrain bike (ATB), if
equipped in accordance with the applicable
road traffic licensing regulations
9
6.3 City, touring, sports, child's and
youngster's bike, if equipped in accordance
with the applicable road traffic licensing
regulations 9
6.4 Mountain bike (MTB) / cross bike 10
6.5 Road bike / fitness bike 10
6.6 BMX 10
7 Before the first ride 11
8 Before every ride 12
9 Setting up the bike for the rider 12
9.1 Fitting the pedals 12
9.2 Adjusting the seat position 13
9.2.1 Adjusting the bike saddle 13
9.2.2 Operating the quick-release device 13
9.2.3 Determining the correct saddle height 14
9.2.4 Adjusting the saddle angle 15
9.2.4.1 With a two-bolt seatpost 15
9.2.4.2 With a seatpost saddle clamp 15
9.2.4.3 With a suspension seatpost 16
9.3 Adjusting the handlebar position 16
9.3.1 Adjusting / aligning the handlebar height
with a conventional handlebar stem 16
9.3.2 Adjusting the handlebar height with
A-head systems 17
9.3.3 Aligning handlebars with A-head systems
in relation to the front wheel 17
9.3.4 Adjusting the handlebar position by
turning the handlebar 17
9.3.5 Adjusting the handlebar height with
an adjustable handlebar stem 18
10 Frame 18
11 Headset 19
12 Fork 19
13 Suspension frame and suspension elements 20
13.1 Frame with rear suspension 20
13.2 Care and maintenance 20
14 Bottom bracket and cranks 21
15 Checking the bottom bracket 21
16 Wheels 21
16.1 Checking the wheels 21
16.2 Checking the hubs 21
16.3 Checking the rims 22
17 Tyres and inner tubes 22
17.1 Tyres 22
17.2 Tubeless tyres 23
17.3 Tubed tyres 23
17.4 Inner tubes 23