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Release the quick coupling or clamping screw on the saddle clamp to adjust the height of the saddle. The
saddle height is correctly adjusted when the leg of the cyclist is almost completely straight when the foot
is resting on the pedal in its bottom position. The recommended tightening torque for the clamping screw
on the saddle clamp is 10 Nm. Release the clamping screw on the saddle bracket (at the top of the
saddle post) to adjust the angle of the saddle. The saddle must be angled so that the cyclist's knee is
immediately over the pedal when the crank arm is parallel to the ground. The recommended tightening
torque for the clamping screw on the saddle bracket is 20 Nm.
Adjusting the handlebars
If the bike is delivered with the handlebars parallel to the length of the bike, the handlebars must be
adjusted according to the instructions below.
1.
Unpack the handlebars without pulling them out of the front fork.
2.
Release the clamping screw on the handlebar post 2 to 3 turns.
3.
Turn the handlebars to put them at right angles to the length of the bike. Be careful not to twist or
bend the wires too far.
4.
Adjust the height of the handlbars by moving them up or down to the required height.
5.
Tighten the clamping screw on the handlebar clamp when you are satisfied with the height. The
recommended tightening torque is 20 Nm.
NOTE:
There is a mark on the handlebar post to indicate the minimum permitted insertion. The handlebar
post must be inserted into the front fork tube far enough to hide this mark. The handlebars should be
adjusted so that the gear lever and brake handle are easy to use. Tighten the clamping screw on the
handlebar clamp when you are satisfied with the height. The recommended tightening torque is 20 Nm.
Tyres
The tyres should be filled to the correct pressure in relation to the weight of the cyclist. The depression of
the tyres should be about 1/4 of the height of the tyres when the bike is supporting the full weight of the
cyclist. The recommended tyre pressure is 0.2–0.25 MPa.
Never fill the types to a higher pressure than the maximum pressure specified on the side of the tyres.
The tyres should fit symmetrically and well centred on the rims. Only use tyres and inner tubes of suitable
dimensions. The dimensions are given on the side of the tyres and inner tubes.
Adjusting the bearing play
After using the bike for some time the bearing play may increase. Adjust the play in the bearings on the
bike by releasing the relevant bearing's (front hub, back hub, steering head bearing, crank bearing,
pedals) lock nuts. Tighten the bearing cones until there is no longer any bearing play, but do not
overtighten. Lock the bearing adjustment by tightening the lock nuts. The maximum bearing play is 0.2
mm.
Adjusting the brakes
The brake pad clearance in relation to the rims increases in time as a result of normal wear. Reset the
brake clearance according to the instructions below.
1.
Release the lock nut on the brake handle's adjusting nipple and screw in the nipple completely.
2.
Release the brake arm's wire clamping screw and pull the brake wire out from the wire sheath a
little.
3.
Tighten the wire clamping screw when the clearance between the brake pad and rim is about
2 mm. Tighten the lock nut on the adjusting nipple on the brake handle. The recommended
tightening torque for the wire clamping screw is 5 Nm.
Gear mechanism
The gears should be changed when the bike is moving, while pushing round the pedals with only a
small amount of pressure.
Select a suitable gear on the basis of the gradient and how hard you a pedalling.
Do not cycle with the chain on the largest chain drive at the front and largest chain sprocket at the
back, or on the smallest drive at the front and smallest sprocket at the back. In these extreme
positions the chain is at a wide angle in relation to the drive and sprocket, which leads to excessive
wear and could also cause the chain to break.
It is important that the front and back gear shifts are opposite the chain drive and chain sprocket
the chain is running on. Otherwise this will result in abnormal noise from the transmission. If this
happens you can move the gear levers while cycling to change the position of the gear shifts and
eliminate the noise.
