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| ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2016
ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2016 |
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There are three different stem systems that allow vertical adjustment of the
handlebars,
the conventional
(c)
, the adjustable
(d)
and
the Aheadset®-stem
(e)
.
These systems require special knowledge. In this regard, the descriptions
hereafter may be incomplete. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions,
contact your SCOTT dealer.
DANGER!
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The stem is one of the load bearing parts of your SCOTT bike. Changes to
it can impair your safety. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions,
contact your SCOTT dealer!
DANGER!
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These routines require a certain amount of manual skill and (special) tools.
Ask your SCOTT dealer to explain you both function and adjustment of
your stem or let him do that work.
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The bolted connections of stem and handlebars have to be tightened to
the prescribed torque values. If you disregard the prescribed values, the
handlebars or stem may come loose or break. Use a torque wrench and never
exceed the maximum torque values! You will find the prescribed values in the
chapter “Recommended torque settings for your SCOTT bike”, directly on the
components and/or in the manuals of the component manufacturers on this
SCOTT info CD.
DANGER!
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Stems come in varying lengths
(f)
as well as shaft and binder tube diame-
ters. A stem of inappropriate dimension can become a source of danger:
Handlebars, stems or forks can break, resulting in an accident. When replacing
any parts be sure to only use parts that bear the appropriate mark and, to be on
the safe side, original spare parts from SCOTT or SYNCROS. Your SCOTT dealer
will be pleased to help you.
DANGER!
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Never ride your bike with the seat post drawn out beyond the limit, maxi-
mum, or stop mark! The seat post might break or cause severe damage to
the frame. In the case of frames with seat tubes that extend beyond the top of
the frame’s top tube the seat post should be inserted into the seat tube at least
below the bottom of the top tube and below the top of the rear stays! If seat
post and frame require different minimum insertion depths, you should opt for
the deeper insertion depth.
CAUTION!
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If the seat post does not move easily inside the seat tube or if it cannot be
tightened sufficiently, ask your SCOTT dealer for advice. Do not use brute
force!
CAUTION!
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Tighten carefully by approaching the prescribed maximum torque value
in small steps (0.5 Nm increments) and check in between the proper fit of
the component
(a)
. Never exceed the maximum torque value indicated by the
manufacturer!
NOTE!
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Children and adolescents need to have the saddle height and the position
of saddle and handlebars checked at least every 3 months!
NOTE!
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If your SCOTT bike has a suspension seat post
(b)
, you will find further in-
formation in the chapter “Suspension seat posts” and in the manuals of the
component manufacturers on this SCOTT info CD.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEIGHT OF THE HANDLEBARS
The height of the handlebars compared to the saddle and the distance between
saddle and handlebars determine how much your upper body will be inclined
forward. Lowering the handlebars gives you a streamlined position and brings
more weight to bear on the front wheel. However, it also entails an extremely
forward leaning posture which is tiring and less comfortable, because it increas-
es the strain on your wrists, arms, back, upper body and neck.
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