Figure 2
Figure 3
Personalised bicycle settings
In the following we will present the fine-tuning of the saddle and
handlebar.
Figure 2:
The height of the saddle is set correctly if sitting on it with your leg
extended you can touch the pedal in its lowest position with your heel.
This must be set before adjusting the angle and horizontal position of
the saddle.
Figure 3:
After you have completed all settings and tightened the necessary
screws/bolts with the prescribed torque (see: Technical data), check
once more that all settings are correct by sitting on the saddle and
placing your heel onto the pedal in its lowest position: if your knee is
slightly bent, the setting is correct.
For any adjustment you perform on your bicycle you will need
experience, dexterity, and the correct tools. You will find the
tightening torques to be used on bolt assemblies in the “Technical
data” section of the user guide or in the descriptions provided by the
manufacturers of parts. If you have any doubts, or wish to perform
settings on the bicycle that affect safety, turn to your specialist dealer.
General safety advice
Your new bicycle is a technical instrument that requires regular
maintenance to retain its proper condition and for you to enjoy it. You will
find detailed information on the correct maintenance of your bicycle in the
“Technical inspection procedure” section, directly after this chapter.
You will find the technical specifications of your bicycle, such as its
maximum permitted load and/or loadability (the latter is indicated on the
luggage rack) in the “Technical details” section.
Overloading the bicycle may lead to the breakage of its main parts
or other malfunctions, which may endanger both the bicycle and
your physical integrity.
Please, check your bicycle before each use! (You will find details of this in
Article 1 of the “Technical inspection procedure”).
Parts that become damaged due to an accident or improper use must be
replaced immediately. If you lack the necessary experience and technical
instruments for the repair, visit a specialist service centre.
Before making any conversion to the bicycle, please consult your
specialist dealer or the manufacturer, as otherwise the conversion might
lead to the breakage of the frame or fork. In case of unprofessional
conversion the warranty becomes void!
A child seat and/or trailer cannot be fitted to every bicycle model – for
information, please consult your specialist dealer.
The following items of advice concern your personal safety!
Always cycle according to traffic conditions, ready to brake if
necessary!
Do not cycle with your hands off the handlebar!
Ride particularly carefully on wet roads, as your braking distance
could double!
For your own safety, always wear light-coloured clothing (with a
reflective strip on it, if possible) and a helmet!
Switch on the bicycle's lights in bad weather and after twilight!
Ride only as fast as your cycling skills allow!
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