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5.
SADDLE (SEAT) ADJUSTMENT:
i)
Grasp the saddle (#17) with which ever hand is most comfortable
and release the locking lever (#12) with the other hand.
Do not
allow the saddle assembly to drop
. Adjust the saddle height so
that when raised to a position underneath your armpit it allows the
tips of your extended fingers to align with the axle (#61) centre line.
Tighten the locking lever whilst the saddle is held in this position.
Sit on the bike saddle and recheck the position so that when the
foot is sitting on a pedal in the lowest position (6 o’clock) the knee
joint retains a slight bend. It should be possible to pedal without
fully straightening the legs (Locking the knees) or shifting in the
seat. Rolling on the saddle apart from indicating an incorrect
seating position damages and shortens the life of a saddle. Check
and make any further adjustment if necessary.
ii)
When the saddle height is set, adjust the user settable fore / aft
position so that when seated and the feet are correctly positioned
on the pedals (#7R & #7 L) and, whilst the pedals are held in a
horizontal position (3 & 9 o’clock) the knee joint is in a vertical
position over the pedal.
6.
HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT:
i)
Hold the handlebar (#14) with which ever hand is most
comfortable and release the lock lever (#18).
Do not allow the
handle to drop
. Raise or lower the stem so that the handle bar is in
line with or slightly above the saddle position. Retighten the lock
lever.
ii)
Release the lock lever (#12) and adjust the handle bar fore/aft so
that when your elbow is place against the front of the seat (#17)
and the fingers are extended the fingers just reach the handle bar
(#11).
