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Before you go ride
Before use, especially when using the bike
for the first time, it is important to check all
the basic functions. You should take a little
time and familiarize yourself with the functi-
ons of the bike. It is important that tyre pres-
sure, suspension setup, saddle and cockpit
are adjusted to you.
During riding individual screws can loosen
and components can get damaged. You
should periodically check all bolts with the
specified torque settings. Tyres should also
be checked for damage and generally the
frame and all components should be che-
cked for abnormalities.
GETTING READY
Before you go ride,
make sure to check that:
•
both wheel axles are tightened
•
the air pressure in the tyres is correct
•
the wheels rotate without friction and
play
•
the brakes work properly and the brake
pads have sufficient thickness
•
you can’t see any cracks, dents, deforma-
tions or other signs of material failure
•
all bolts are tightened to the required
torque
If all is good and ready to go, then go ride!
Bike Setup
Saddle
The saddle height should be adjusted so
that your leg is not overstretched when pe-
daling. When changing the saddle height
the corresponding cable guide parts must
be loosened up so that the seat post cable
can be adjusted.
We recommend mounting the saddle so
that the front section of the saddle is hori-
zontal.
The alignment of the brakes can also be
made according to personal preference.
As a starting position we recommend a
straight line from the arm to the brake finger
in a seated position.
When mounting the handlebars and stem
the torque settings specified by the respecti-
ve manufacturer must be used. The screws
must be tightened evenly and incrementally
in an X-pattern.
Cockpit
The angle and height of the handlebars
can be adjusted according to personal
preference. To change the angle the clamp
on the stem should be loosened slightly. To
change the height spacers can be added or
removed under the stem. If the handlebars
are tilted further back the position of the
hands tends to be more comfortable. If the
bars are tilted further forward the position
of the hands becomes better for a more ac-
tive riding style. Finding the happy medium
is a very individual process.
Tyres
Tyre pressure is very crucial and depends on
many factors. On the one hand the tyre itself
but also the rider, riding style and the terrain.
We can not make a general recommenda-
tion for tyre pressure, but invite you to experi-
ment with the pressure and find what is best
for you.
