ALINKER R-volution User Manual page 27

Appendix A: Assembly instructions
2. Adjusting the saddle:
While sitting on the Alinker notice what needs to be adjusted for proper use and comfort. The saddle
should be lower than you might think, it is not a bicycle.
WARNING: Do not put the saddle higher than 4" (10cm) higher than the lowest position. Make sure
there is always minimum 2" (5cm saddle pen below the frame.
Adjusting the saddle: When the saddle is the correct height, your feet should be flat on the floor
with your knees slightly bent. You should be able to make a good step and still have your feet on the
ground. When you sit too high, you cannot get sufficient traction and you strain yourself too much.
IMPORTANT: Sit with your sitbones on the back edge of the saddle. Your pelvis tips backward a bit,
which releaves your lower back and is more comfortable on the saddle.
The saddle should be adjusted level, so it tips a bit up. That is personal, but experiment a bit with the
level of the saddle to find your comfort. If a height adjustment is necessary, get off the Alinker and
make the adjustment by loosening the quick release lever on the saddle pin, raising or lowering the
saddle, then locking the quick release lever. Do not turn the quickrelease, just lever open and close.
If a level adjustment is necessary, use an Allen wrench to adjust the screws under the saddle to tilt it
back or forward slghtly.
NOTE: it takes some time to get used to the saddle, but that is temporary as you will break it in. For
longer distances you might consider using padded cycle pants. In principle every bike saddle can be
fitted to the Alinker. Note that a wider saddle makes strides and full use of your hip joints harder and
not preferred.
3. Two methods of getting on and off the Alinker
A. Unlock the parking brake
Getting on the Alinker: Stand behind the Alinker saddle facing forward. Lean forward and put your
hands on the handle bars. Pull the Alinker toward you while slightly lifting one leg until the Alinker
saddle is beneath you. Sit on the saddle with your full weight.
To get off the Alinker, reverse this process. With both feet on the ground, stand up so you are com-
pletely off the saddle, slightly lift one leg and push the Alinker away from you.
B. Alternately the parking brake can be left on while getting on the Alinker. Stand behind the Alinker,
lean forward to put your hands n the handle bars. Walk around the saddle while using the support
of the stabilized Alinker.
To get off the Alinker, reverse the process.
4. Adjusting the handle bar:
When you sit up straight and your arms are bent slightly, your hands should be near the handbrake.
Using the brake while turning the handle bars to the left or right should be done without effort.
5. Before using the Alinker:
Practice getting on and off the Alinker.
Be sure the seat and handle bars are adjusted properly.
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