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the bolts and position the handlebar stem so that it is in line with the front wheel� Retighten the
locking bolts�
IMPORTANT!
Do not adjust the upper compression bolt� This has been set in order to eliminate
bearing play� If it is overtightened, this could result in wear�
Handlebar post
1�
Handlebar post expander
2�
Clamp bolt
3�
Handlebar maximum height indicator
The handlebar position
Position the handlebar so that you can easily reach the gear controls and brake levers� Attempt to find
a sitting position where your hands rest lightly on the handlebar� If you put too much weight on the
handlebar, this leads to strain on the wrists and forearms� Remember to tighten all screw joints after
adjustment�
NOTE:
NEVER RAISE THE HANDLEBAR POST OR SADDLE PILLAR ABOVE THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT INDICATOR�
Adjustment of cotterless crankset
IMPORTANT!
Check whether the bike’s chain sprockets and crank arms are of the cotterless type�
If this is the case, check that the nuts securing them to the crankset are properly tightened� We
recommend that you check that the nuts are properly tightened once you have been using the bike
for two weeks, and then at three-monthly intervals�
BRAKES
WARNING
It is very important that you understand how the bike’s brakes work� If you use the brakes
incorrectly you could lose control of the bike and seriously injure yourself� Different bikes may respond
in different ways when braking, so it is important that you learn how the bike responds in different
situations and how hard you need to pull on the brake levers� Read the user instructions and practise
cycling and braking� Contact the retailer if you require further information�
You can use the brake handles on the left-hand side of the handlebar to brake the bike’s front wheel�
Pedal backwards to brake the rear wheel�
Safe braking
1�
Brake a bit earlier with the rear brake than with the front break�
2�
Never brake using the front brake when you are turning� It is particularly important that you
bear this in mind when you are doing a tight turn or cycling on a loose surface�
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