Fitting - Whyte 905 Instruction Manual

Fitting

Your Whyte dealer should have made sure you have the proper size of bicycle ad-
justed to suit you. If your bike is not the correct size or has not been adjusted cor-
rectly, please contact your dealer BEFORE you ride it. Used bikes cannot be subse-
quently exchanged.
Standover clearance. When straddling the bike
(see figure 5), this is the distance from your
crotch to the top-tube in the bicycle's frame.
There should be at least 25mm (1") clearance for
a road bike and 50mm to 75mm (2" to 3") for a
mountain bike. For correct standover clearance
please consult your Whyte dealer.
Saddle position.
the position of the saddle.
to set the saddle for your optimal riding position
and to show you how to make this adjustment.
As a reminder, here it is explained how to adjust
the saddle either up or down (see figure 6):
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sit on the saddle.
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place one heel on a pedal.
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rotate the crank until the your heel is in the down
position.
If your leg is not completely straight, your saddle
height needs to be adjusted either up or down until it
is.
To adjust the saddle height:
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loosen the seat post clamp.
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raise or lower the seat post in the seat tube.
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make sure the saddle is straight fore and aft.
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re-tighten the seat post clamp to the recommended torque.
values are found in the supplementary manual covering your particular Whyte
bike model.
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Once the saddle is at the correct height, make sure that the seat post does not
project from the frame beyond its "Minimum Insertion" or "Maximum Extension"
mark (figure 6, black arrow). These marks MUST be hidden in the seat tube.
WARNING: If your seat post is not inserted in the seat tube as
described above, the seat post may break, which could cause
you to lose control and fall.
The saddle may also be adjusted forwards or backwards. Or also re-angled so that
the nose of the saddle is either raised upwards or lowered downward. Consult your
Whyte dealer about how to carry out these adjustments correctly.
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Comfortable riding depends on
Ask your Whyte dealer
fig. 5
fig. 6
Tightening torque
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