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6. Final checks & test riding
The new bike is now ready for use and ready for its first test ride. Now the seat height can be adjusted exactly to the leg length
and seat position. To do this, sit on the saddle of your new bike. If your heel is positioned on the pedal at 6 o‘ clock, then your leg
should be straight.
Next, please check all relevant screw connections! Check that all quick releases are properly closed and the brakes are in good
working order! Also test existing suspension elements for function and sufficient spring tension!
For the final check, sit in the saddle. The gears and brakes have already been set
up by our bike mechanics, but are the handlebars straight? Are gearshift levers and
brake levers easy to reach?
(fig. 1)
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And last but not least, have you checked the air pressure in thefront and rear tyres
and increased it if needed?
(fig. 2)
A flat tyre on your first ride is not a great start with a
new bike and can usually be avoided with a few strokes of the pump.
For the first test drive, we recommend a short, quiet and distraction-free track, where
you’ll be left alone to familiarise yourself with the function of the brakes, gears and
riding position and develop a feel for the handling of the bike.
Final checks & test riding
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