beixo Compact, Руководство пользователя

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Never put the saddle higher
than the safety marks
on the seat post!
Horizontal saddle position
The horizontal position of the saddle will
determine how your body is balanced
which will also dictate how comfortable
and effective you are on the bike.
One way of positioning the saddle is to
check this distance by putting your elbow
on the nose of the saddle and your fin-
gertips on the handlebars – they should
just touch. Of course this differs in certain
frames/arm lengths.
Saddle tilt
The saddle tilt is also important. The
general rule is to set the saddle parallel to
the floor. Whatever position you want to
try, test it out for a week or so, change it
again slightly and try it again until it feels
comfortable. There is a simple rule for the
correct position of the saddle: with the
pedal down your leg must be stretched
but not locked. Putting your saddle too
high will cause sliding and strain on your
back. On the other hand, a too low saddle
causes strain in the knees.
Seat post adjustment
Never put the saddle higher than the
safety marks on the seat post. These
marks must not be visible after the
adjustment. Only then there will then be
sufficient length in the frame tube to pre-
vent breakage. By loosening the saddle
fixing bolt you can tilt the saddle as well
as adjust it backwards and forwards.
After everything has been adjusted, tight-
en all the nuts and bolts securely.
Seatpost lubrication
For folding bikes.
To ensure the seatpost continuous to go
up and down smoothly its advisable to
spray the seatpost occasionally with sili-
con spray. This attracts no dirt as it dries.
Brakes
We at beixo use 4 different brake types:
the V-brake, the coaster brake, the disc
brake and the roller brake.
Safety rules Check regularly if the brakes
work as they should. Are the brake blocks
and bolts secure? Are the cables intact
and do they not show any strong bends
or fraying?
During rainy weather your braking dis-
tance increases. On longer slopes pump
the brakes to avoid overheating.
When there is something wrong with
your brakes stop riding!