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Size adjustments for your
tikit
®
Your new
has size adjustments for the stem and the seatpost
so you can make sure it fits you comfortably. A good fit will make
riding easier and more enjoyable, so it is worth spending a little time
tikit
®
to get it right. With the
place during folding, so the bike is always a pleasure to ride.
1. Setting your saddle height:
A good starting point is to sit on
the bike with your heel on the
pedal with the pedal at the lowest
point. Adjust your saddle height
so that your leg is straight. Then,
when you are correctly pedalling
with the ball of your foot on the
pedal, your leg will have a slight
bend. Do not raise/extend your
seatpost past it's minimum inser-
tion mark!
2. Tighten your seatpost clamp
in place once you have found
the right position.
Note: The lower bolt on the
seatmast (as indicated) is not for
height adjustment. The seatmast
tube must be fully inserted at all
times.
3.
Setting
your
handlebar
height:
Handlebar height should be set
to personal preference for com-
fort. Do not extend the extension
past it's maximum mark! If you
need to go higher please contact
®
Bike Friday or your tikit
Agent
There are stems available for
the tikit
in different lengths to
®
acheive the perfect reach to the
bars and height.
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tikit
®
,
your preset adjustments remain in
Not for
adjustment!
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Using a Quick Release
Using Those Nifty Quick Releases
On a cold and snowy day in the 1927 Gran Premio della Vittoria, a
tired and numb Tullio Campagnolo struggled with the frozen wing
nuts on his rear wheel while trying to change gears. In a moment
of frustration and inspiration Campagnolo envisioned the modern
quick release, and the bicycle world was transformed.
The quick release is one of those simple but great inventions that
really makes life better. However, if used incorrectly you can poten-
tially endanger yourself. Although a reliable and safe product, some
people have been injured because they didn't know how to prop-
erly use this elegant device. Your Bike Friday
wheel. If you are not familiar with their operation, PLEASE study
these directions carefully. If you are still unclear on their operation,
tikit™
call us or contact your local
Quick Release Operation
A quick release is a simple cam with a lever that swings through an
arc that is square to the axle. As the lever moves the cam clamps the
wheel to the frame, or secures the frame joint. It is not a wing nut to
be rotated about the axle.
The tension on the quick release is controlled by how tight the
knurled nut on the other end is set. Only wheel quick releases have
the small cone-shaped springs. Note that the small ends of the
springs face toward the center of the hub.
Quick Release Maintenance
We recommend adding a few drops of light oil to the lever where
it enters the cap several times per year. This will keep your quick
release working smoothly for years to come.
Knurled Nut
(adjust tightness here)
Springs
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tikit™
has one on each
Agent before your ride!
Open
(Loose)
Cam
(Starts
getting
tight
here)
QR Lever
Closed
(Stiff)
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