It is important for comfort and safety to have the correct cycling position. Before cycling adjust the seat
height and handlebar height.
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You should comfortably reach the handlebar and all controls, particularly the brake levers.
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Make sure you can safely reach the ground with your feet. If you cannot, position the seat lower.
5.1.
How to find the optimal seat height
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Sit in the seat with your hands holding the handlebar (you
can lock the Cargo eBike tilt-lock to make this easier).
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Position the crank arms vertically. With the heel of your
foot on the lower pedal, the leg should be fully
outstretched. Adjust seat height so this is the case. Refer
to "Adjusting seat height".
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This ensures that when you pedal normally (where the
front part of your foot is on the pedal) the leg will remain
slightly bent at the knee
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even with the pedal in lowest
position.
When learning to ride the Cargo eBike it is a good idea to position the seat a little lower. This
way you can get off the seat faster should you suddenly need to put your feet on the ground.
5.2.
How to adjust the seat height
To adjust the seat height of your GLEAM Cargo eBike:
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Open the lever of the seat post clamp.
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Move the seat to desired height.
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Make sure that the nose of the seat points forward.
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Close the lever until it is flush with the seat post clamp. There should be considerable
resistance.
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Try to rotate the seat sideways. If it rotates, the seat post clamp is too loose. Do not ride the
Cargo eBike if the seat is not properly secured!
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If the lever is very tight and you can’t close it with just your hand, open the lever, loosen the
locknut a little by turning it counter-clockwise and try to close the lever again. Repeat if
necessary.
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If the lever closes without resistance, open the lever, tighten the locknut a little by turning it
clockwise and try to close the lever again. Repeat if necessary.
Do not extend the seat post past the minimum insertion mark printed on the seat post! The
minimum insertion must not be visible above the end of the seat tube. Riding the Cargo eBike
with the seat post extended too far may lead to serious injury!
