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Chapter 2:
ADJuStIng & FIttIng
Chapter 3
ADJuStmentS
3-1 ADJuStIng boom (SIngle)
Volae adjustable boom bikes also have adjustable seats. Thus, after the initial set up, adjusting the boom is usually not
necessary. Your dealer should have the boom adjusted with the proper chain length when you get the bike and you should be
able to make desired seat adjustments without adjusting the boom. Additional boom adjustments, if needed, should be done by a
trained bicycle mechanic who knows how to check for proper chain length.
note:
Failing to add chain when lengthening the boom may damage the bike and could cause an accident. As the boom is
lengthened (moved out) the chain must be lengthened and as the boom is shortened (moved in) the chain should be shortened.
It’s better to have a little too much chain than not enough chain.
Recommended torque setting for the boom pinch bolts is 70 inch pounds. Make sure the threads of the pinch bolts are greased.
Align the boom by standing in front of the bike and checking to see that the chainrings are visually close to vertical. You will
never get them perfectly vertical. Getting within 1.5° of vertical is close enough.
3-2 ADJuStIng boom (tAnDem)
See Chapter 5 on Tandems in this manual.
3-3 HAnDlebAr/Stem/rISer SyStem
SteerIng ASSembly ADJuStmentS
The Volae steering assembly consists of the handlebar, stem
and riser
(Fig. 3-7)
. This design allows the rider a great amount of
flexibility in customizing the steering assembly to fit his/her needs.
3-4 Stem lengtH, rIDer Arm PoSItIon AnD boom ADJuStment
The Hostel Shoppe has a variety of stems available in different lengths to help you achieve the arm position you prefer. This
allows you to choose the arm position that is most comfortable for your riding style.
In the recreational position, the arms have more of a bend at the elbows
(Fig. 3-8)
. In the sport position, the arms should have
a slight bend at the elbows
(Fig. 3-9)
. We recommend riding in the sport position with a comfortable amount of bend at the
elbows. This will cause the shoulders to be rounded slightly forward, which will make the contact between the upper back and
the seat very comfortable on long rides. The sport position may feel a bit strange at first but after riding that way for a while most
riders prefer it.
Fig. 3-7
riser
Stem
Handlebar
Fig. 3-8
Fig. 3-9
