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6.4.5.4 Adjusting the handlebars
The handlebars and their position determine the
posture that the pedelec rider adopts on the
pedelec.
1 After selecting the seating position (see
Section 6.5.2), determine the angle of the
upper body and the upper arm.
2 Tension the back muscles when adjusting the
handlebars. The only way to stabilise the spine
and protect it from excessive strain is to
tension the back and abdominal muscles.
Passive muscles are not able to perform this
important task.
3 Set the required handlebar position by
adjusting height and angle (see Section 6.4.6).
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 position if
necessary (see Section
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6.5.4.8
and 6.5.4.11).
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