Lumbar Support Height:
The Lumbar Support assists in maintaining a comfortable and properly aligned riding position, and gives youFIG. 6
something to push against when accelerating and climbing hills. It should be positioned below the ribs at the lower | ||
portion of your back. (FIG. 6) |
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The Lumbar Support’s adjustment knob is located on the rear of the support. To loosen |
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the knob, turn it counter clockwise until you can move the support. To tighten, turn | FIG. 7 | |
the knob clockwise until snug. Do not over tighten.(FIG. 7) | ||
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WARNING |
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Do not adjust any of the seating adjustment mechanisms while riding. Doing so could |
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cause you to lose control of the bicycle. Make sure all adjustment mechanisms are |
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properly locked and tightened before riding. |
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Handlebar/Stem Adjustment
The handlebar and the stem that it is attached to has adjustable height and reach to provide proper control and comfort.
The handlebar’s height should be slightly below chest level, and your elbows should have a slight bend when holding the handlebar. Your elbows should not be bent past 90 degrees, nor should your arms be straight.(FIG. 8)
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The handlebar/stem is adjusted with one |
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Stem Housing. |
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To find the proper height and reach, first open the |
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handlebar/stem is free to move forward and back, and up and down. Next, sit on the | FIG. 9 |
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saddle and lean lightly against the lumbar support. Move the handlebar/stem into the |
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desired position, then close the
The adjustment lever should be checked for tightness periodically. If the lever is easy to open and close, tighten the nut on left side of the Handlebar Stem Housing so that
it takes a relatively high amount of pressure to close the lever completely. If there is a clicking sound when tightening, this is normal.
WARNING
Do not raise the handlebar past the “minimum insertion” line.
WARNING
Never open the handlebar/stem adjustment lever while riding. Doing so could cause you to lose control of the bicycle.
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