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be overlooked yourself by other road users. If you have battery or accumulator-powered lights
either on your bicycle or as an accessory, check whether these light up after you have switched
them on.
Check the remaining parts. Check your entire bicycle visually. There must not be any protruding
sharp-edged or pointed parts.
7.1.
Adjustment of saddle height
Setting the saddle is the most significant adjustment that must be performed by the bicycle user. Such
adjustment must be performed by yourself after you purchase the bicycle. The proper adjustment has
impact on the comfort and the riding position, as well as on the pedaling power.
The incorrectly mounted saddle post may suddenly insert deeply into or slip out of the saddle tube. This
may lead to dangerous situations during the ride, falls and accidents. Perform this work only if you have
the required tools and the necessary technical skills.
The following diagram allows to identify the individual components referred to later in this manual:
The saddle height is adjusted by moving up and down the saddle post (8) from the saddle tube of the
frame (9). You should remember that the saddle post must be inserted at least 7 cm into the frame and
the saddle must be set on the symmetrical axis of the bicycle. If the insertion depth of the saddle post is
too small, it may be released from the frame during the ride and lead to dangerous situations, falls and
accidents. Furthermore, if the insertion depth of the saddle post is too small, this may cause damage to
the saddle post and frame. In order to check whether the saddle is correctly set, you should:
