6/Chain Tension For Single Speed Bicycles; 7/Tightening The Seat; 8/ Fitting Accessories - Decathlon Chield 12" Manual And Guarantee Instructions

CAUTION:
Headset adjustment requires special tools and training, and should only be perfor-
med by your bike dealer. Further adjustment of the rotor is covered in the brake
system section.

6/Chain tension for single speed bicycles

The chain transmits the energy that you supply when you pedal to the wheel. As
with cars, a "gearbox" is there to adapt the speed of the engine (your legs) to that
of the wheels.
A correctly stretched chain moves up or down about 1 cm.
1 cm
Tension is adjusted by advancing for bringing back on the back wheel.
Frequently check tension and the condition of the chain: it should always be lubri-
cated and clean.
Warning :
A chain should never cross,
it will wear prematurely and may break
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7/Tightening the seat

Removing or installing the wheel fixing system
- loosen the quick fastener or nut (as for the wheel quick fastener)
- turn the quick fastener lever from Closed to Open.
- correctly position your seat in the tube
- turn the quick fastener lever from Open to Closed
Never go beyond the insertion limit.
Warning :
The force should be sufficient to block your seat in
Carefully read section I 1/
8/Fitting accessories: reflectors, bottle cage, stand, stabilisers
Advice: Our workshop is available to carry out any assembly in complete safety
You will find inserts on your frame to fit a bottle cage
For the stand, follow the diagram below
Refer to the assembly instructions for stabilisers.
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