
Saddle Tilt
:
For the most comfortable riding position, adjust the saddle
to be as level as possible. Newer riders sometimes desire
the saddle to be pointed downward to ease discomfort in
the groin area. This adjustment will make it diffi cult to stay
in the saddle, slightly unsafe, and will cause more problems
for the body in the long run. The melon slice folding bike is
provided with a comfortable well padded seat. We suggest
that you allow yourself time to get acclimated to the seat in
the level position if you are new to riding. Adjust the angle
of the saddle by loosening the nut under the saddle on the
right side of the seat post
.
Saddle Front to Back
:
This adjustment determines how well balanced you are on
the bicycle. If you move the saddle forward, you will end up
with more of your weight being supported by the saddle it-
self. If you move the saddle backwards, you will end up with
more of your weight being supported by your arms and
hands. You can experiment to fi nd the sweet spot that is the
most comfortable riding position for you. Adjust the saddle
position by loosening the nut under the saddle on the right
side of the seat post.
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Problem
Possible Reason
Possible Solution
Brake arms loose
Secure mounting
bolts
Wobbling wheel
Axle broken
Replace axle
Wheel out of true
True wheel
Hub cones loose
Tighten hub bearings
Headset binding
Alter headset
Hub bearings col-
lapsed
Replace bearings
Knocking or shud-
dering when brakes
applied
Bulge in the rim or
rim out of true
True wheel or consult
a bike mechanic
Brake mounting bolts
loose
Secure bolts
Brakes out of adjust-
ment
Center brakes and/
or adjust brake block
toe-in
Forks loose in head
tube
Secure headset
Constant clicking
noises when pedaling
Stiff chain link
Oil chain
Loose pedal axel/
bearings
Alter bearings/axle
nut
Loose bottom brack-
et/bearings
Alter bottom bracket
Bent bottom bracket
or pedal axle
Replace bottom
bracket or pedals
Loose crankset
Tighten crank bolts
Grinding noise when
pedaling
Pedal bearings too
tight
Adjust bearings
Bottom bracket bear-
ings too tight
Adjust bearings
Chain fouling derail-
leurs
Adjust chain line
Derailleur jockey
wheels dirty/binding
Clean and oil jockey
wheels
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