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III-2.4: Adjusting the saddle angle
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Your bike saddle should be as close as possible to horizontal.
• You can make use of longer bike rides to find out what your most
comfortable seat position is. If you want to tilt the saddle, try tilting
it very slightly forwards. If you tilt the saddle back, this can quickly
lead to pain or physical injury.
Adjust the saddle angle as follows:
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Turn the clamping screw anticlockwise to loosen it.
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Titt the bike saddle to the required angle.
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Turn the clamping screw clockwise to tighten it.
With a suspension seat post
Suspension seat posts reduce vibrations caused by uneven roads thereby reducing stress on
the spinal column.
If you need to adjust the suspension elements in the seat post, consult your specialist cycle
shop.
III-3.
Adjusting the handlebar position
WARNING:
Tighten all screws to the prescribed torque as otherwise screws could shear off and
components could come loose or detach altogether.
You can also influence your riding position by changing the handlebar height.
The lower you set the handlebar, the further you will have to lean forwards. This increases the
strain on your wrists, arms and upper body and you will need tobend your back further.
The higher the handlebar is, the more upright your riding position will be. This increases the
stress on your spinal column due to jolting.
You can determine a handlebar height that best suits your body size as follows:
III-3.1: Adjusting the handlebar position by turning the handlebar
Loosen the hexagon socket screws on the front of the stem. Turn the hand
lebar until you find the position that is comfortable for you. Make sure that
the handlebar is always exactly in the centre of the stem. Now retighten
the hexagon socket screws by turning them clockwise. If the tightening
torque is stamped on the stem, use this value, and If not, use the tighten-
ing torques in Technical data”.
Once you have adjusted the handlebar, you will also need to adjust the
brake levers and gear-shift handles. Loosen the hexagon socket screws
on the handle grips. Sit on the saddle and put your finger on the lever.
Turn the lever until your hand and lower arm are in a straight line. Retighten the screws in the
handle grips by turning them clockwise.
III-3.2: Adjusting the handlebar height with an adjustable handlebar stem (If the
E-BIKE is equipped with the adjustable handlebar)
With some types of handlebar stems, you can vary the handlebar tilt. The stem angle can be ad-
justed via the clamping screws which are on the side of the articulation or the top/bottom of the
stem. Models equipped with additional stop notches or adjusting screws are available.
