3/ Setting The Stem And The Handlebar; 4/Safety - Decathlon Chield 12" Manual And Guarantee Instructions

3/ Setting the stem and the handlebar

For your safety, the handlebar may be extended until the maximum markers
Maxi
(diagram 1)
• Road
Once the height of the saddle has
been defined, establish the difference
of 2 to 5 cm less, between the height
of the saddle and the height of the stem in a position that suits you, in any case
never exceed the dimension set by the manufacturer on the stem.
• Town/hybrid
Set the height of your handlebars to give you an upright and comfortable
position.
• MTB
Diver stems may be extended to the maximum markers (the stem may be extended
to the maximum markers (diagram 1). A Headset type stems cannot be set, except
adding a rain to raise it a little.

4/Safety

Are your saddle pin and stem properly tightened?
Firmly turn from one side to the other blocking the front wheel between your legs.
The stem should not move on the steering pivot. The saddle pin should also be
properly tightened in the saddle tube.
SAFETY: be careful not to exceed the manufacturers mark except uncertain moun-
tain bikes with an lowered upper tube wear the length of saddle pin should be
kept inside the frame.
Are your tyres properly inflated, are they the correct dimension,
are they mounted in the right way?
2 à 5 cm
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Inflate your tyres to the right pressure (fig.1)! You must follow the pressure range
shown on the side of the tyre by the manufacturer, your tyres and their resistance
to puncture depend on it. Mount the tyre in the direction shown on the side (the
arrow showing rotation direction fig 2)
Fig.1
Fig.2
Note that 14.5 PSI= 1 BAR and 1 BAR=1 Kg/cm2= 100000 Pa
Is your fixing system properly tightened?
Carefully read the section concerning proper procedures to follow with quick
release fasteners IV 1/.
Do your front and rear breaks work properly?
Properly read the section concerning the proper procedures to follow the setting
leavers and brake callipers.
Break pads should be in firm contact with the rim without the brake lever blocking
against the brake handle.
With hydraulic brakes, check the lever is firm, that it is not too close to the handle,
and that there is no trace of leakage of brake liquid. With disc brakes activated
by cable, check the firmness of the lever and that it is not to close to the handle.
With all disc brakes, the plates should be in firm contact without the lever being in
contact with the handle.
Be careful of the heat given half by disc brakes after braking.
Can you change speeds easily?
Check that your speeds are flexible and that you can change them easily.
Thoroughly read the section on changing speeds and adjustments...
Do you wear a helmet, reinforced clothing and equipment like glo-
ves and glasses?
Never wear clothes that are too big and could get stuck in the wheels...
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