Adjusting The Handlebars - Bosch ZEMO SU-E FS 12 Translation Of Original Operating Instructions

6.5.5.4 Adjusting the handlebars

The handlebars and their position determine the
posture that the pedelec rider adopts on the
pedelec.
1 After selecting the riding position (see
Section 6.6.2.1), determine the angle of the
upper body and upper arm.
2 Pre-tension the back muscles when adjusting
the handlebars. The only way to stabilise the
spine and protect it from excessive strain is
with the back and abdominal muscles pre-
tensioned. Passive muscles are not able to
perform this important task.
3 Set the required handlebar position by
adjusting the stem height and angle (see
Section 6.6.6).
4 After adjusting the handlebars, check the
saddle height and riding position again. The
position of the pelvis on the saddle may have
changed when the handlebars were adjusted.
This can have considerable impact on the
position of the hip joint due to the pelvis tilting
and may change the usable leg length on the
saddle support by up to 3 cm.
5 Correct the saddle height and riding position if
necessary.
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