3.
Headset
1.
This is the easiest adjustment. If the slack of the stem and spacers on the fork is
removed, then we need to fine tune the tension.
2.
Loosen the 2 6mm pinch bolts on the stem to allow the stem to move
3.
With a 5mm Allen, add tension to the top cap
4.
To test proper tension, lock the front brake
ONLY
and rock the bike forward and
backward. If the headset is loose, the play can be felt during rocking. Tighten the top
cap tension until any play is removed
5.
Tighten the two pinch bolts after straightening the stem
4.
Seat
1.
With the bike flat on the ground, crouch down and sight across the saddle from the
side of the bike.
2.
At the most, the saddle tip and rear should be level. We normally adjust the tip down
1-2 notches.
3.
Tighten the saddle clamp bolt to 20 nm or 180 in pounds
4.
Seat height is by personal preference. For longer distance riding, aim for the seat to
be slightly higher, allowing for more complete extension of the leg. Your leg should not
lock out, but have a 5-10 degree bend at the knee with the ball of the foot on the
pedal.
5.
Gear Adjustment (3 Speed)
1.
By hand, pop the black protective cover off the adjuster area on bikes equipped with a
Sturmey Archer hub.
2.
Loosen the fine tune adjuster 5- 7 turns. This adjuster is threaded in quite far from the
factory.
3.
In first gear on the shifter, take the front macro adjuster, and thread it out to remove
the excess slack in the cable. 3-4 threads should be showing on the back side of the
black arm.
4.
With the fine tune adjuster, tighten until you see the shifter pin chain start to move
slightly.
5.
Tighten the lock nuts to finger tight and snap the protective cover back in place.
6.
Gear Adjustment (7+ Speed)
1.
Start the adjustment with the chain on the smallest rear gear
2.
Without pedaling click the shifter for one gear easier. Begin to pedal.
3.
If the chain does not immediately jump to the next gear, adjust the cable tension. From
the back looking to the front of the bike, twist the cable adjuster counter clockwise 1
turn.
4.
Click the shifter for the next gear easier
5.
f the chain does not immediately jump to the next gear, adjust the cable tension.
From /2the back looking to the front of the bike, twist the cable adjuster counter
clockwise 1 turn.
6.
Repeat until it shifts immediately
7.
Now shift to a harder gear. If it hesitates to move to the harder gear, the cable is
slightly too tight, twist the cable adjuster a 1/2 turn clockwise
8.
Small adjustments go far in this process.
