Correct Standover
Height
Correct Saddle Height
Proper Frame Sizing
Standover Height
MostK2Bikeframesareofferedinfoursizes.Wedesignourbikeswithaslowofastandoverheightaspossible.Whensizingaframe,aminimum ofthreeinchesofclearancebetweentherider'scrotchandthetoptubeofthebicycleisrequired.Thisroomisneededduetotheuneventerrain encounteredwhenridingoffroad.Thethreeinchesshouldallowyoutohopoffofthepedalsandstraddlethetoptubesafelyinapanicsituation.
!Warning: Riding a frame that is too large or too small can lead to loss of control and injury.
Saddle Height and Position
Youshouldadjusttheheightofyoursaddletoaccommodateyourleglength.Whenseatedonthebicycleinanormalridingposition,yourknee shouldbeslightlybentatmaximumextension(pedalatlowestpoint).Tosetthisheight,sitonthebikeandplaceoneheelonapedal.Withthe pedalatitslowestpoint(thedownposition),youshouldjustbeabletotouchthepedalwithyourheel.
Raiseorlowertheseatpostbylooseningthepostbinderboltorusingthequickreleaseasyouwouldafrontorrearwheelquickrelease.Underno circumstances should the seatpost extend from the frame beyond its ”Minimum Insertion“ or ”Maximum Extension“ mark. On some K2Bike modelsthereisamaximumheightholeonthebackoftheseattubeorseatmast.Donotextendtheseatpostbeyondthishole.
!CAUTION: Adjusting the seatpost higher than the maximum height mark on post, or maximum height hole on frame can result in failure during use and severe injuries.
Itisalsopossibletoadjusttheseatforeandaft,ortoadjusttheangletoenhanceindividualcomfort.Wesuggestyoustartwiththesaddleina middlepositionwiththeseatpostclampcenteredontheseatrails,andwiththetopofthesaddlelevelwiththeground.Verysmallchangesto saddlecanhaveasubstantialeffectoncomfortandperformance.Consequently,whenevermakingchangestosaddleposition,dosoinsmall incrementsuntilyouhavefoundthemostcomfortableposition.Besuretotightenallboltsafteradjustmenthasbeencompleted.
Handlebar Height and Reach
Saddle Position
Your K2 Bike is equipped with a stem which clamps on to the outside of the steerer tube of the fork. The height of this stem may be changed slightlybyaddingorremovingheadsetspacers.Ifyouneedtoadjustyourhandlebarpositionbeyondthesesmalladjustments,you'llhavetogeta longerorshorterstemwithahigherorlowerrise.Anotheroptionisadifferenthandlebarwithadifferentrise.Consultyourdealerforanychanges thatyoumayfeelarenecessary.Besuretoretightenallboltsafteradjustmentshavebeencompleted.
Control Position
Thebrakeandshiftingcontrolsonyourbikearepositionedwheretheyworkbestformostpeople.Theangleofthecontrolsandtheirpositioncan bechanged.Askyourdealerforhelpwiththisadjustment.
Manybikeshavebrakeleverswhichcanbeadjustedforreach.Ifyouhavesmallhandsandfinditdifficulttosqueezethebrakelevers,yourdealer canadjustthereachforyou.Yourbrakeswillrequirereadjustmentofthereachadjustmentischanged.RefertoMaintenance:Brakesformore informationonadjustingyourbrakelevers.
Handlebar Position
Check this out:
•QuickReleases
•Tire Inflation
•BrakeFunction
•WheelStraightness
Mechanical Quick Check
Beforeeveryride,takeafewminutestoinspectyourK2Bikeasfollows:
Important: This is not a comprehensive maintenance checklist. If you suspect a problem with your bicycle, do
!not ride the bike until the problem has been corrected. If you are uncertain about the cause of, or how to correct, a problem, consult your authorized K2 Bike Dealer.
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