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BICYCLE
ASSEMBLY
BICYCLE
ASSEMBLY
SADDLE HEIGHT
(FIG A)
1.
Turn crank to place it in its lowest position.
2.
Place heel of foot on pedal with foot parallel to the ground.
3.
Position saddle so that toe of other foot can touch the ground. Saddle
should also be parallel to the ground and aligned straight with the
bicycle frame.
4.
Tighten seat post bolt. Recommended torque is 150 in/lbs.
FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS
(FIG B)
1.
Position crank arm parallel to the ground.
2.
Place ball of foot on pedal with foot parallel to the ground.
3.
Position the saddle so that an imaginary line drawn from the center of
your knee to the pedal spindle is vertical. Some riders move the saddle
slightly forward of this position.
NOTE:
Saddle should be horizontal and perfectly aligned with the
bicycle.
4.
Tighten saddle clamp nuts securely.
INSTALL PEDALS
All pedals have “ L” or “ R” stamped on the threaded spindle.
1.
Thread the pedal marked “R” clockwise into the right or chain side of
the bike.
2.
Thread the pedal marked “ L” counter-clockwise into the left side.
NOTE:
Hand thread pedals into position without use of a wrench to
ensure threads are not crossed. Damage to crank arm will result
from crossed threads. When tightening with a wrench, make sure
each spindle is i rmly seated against the crank arm. If jaws of
wrench are too thick, they may prevent proper tightening of pedal
spindle against crank arm.
FIG A
FIG B
Side of Pedal
SPINDLE
Right Pedal
turn clockwise
Side of Pedal
SPINDLE
Left Pedal
turn counter clockwise
Left Pedal