Sizing - Whyte Kynamic RHeO 1 Owner's Manual

SIZING

Sizing & Fit
Correct fitmet is an essential element of bicycling safety, performance
and comfort. Making the adjustments to your e-bike that result in
correct fit for your body and riding conditions requires experience, skill
and special tools. Always have your authorised Whyte retailer make the
adjustments on your e-bike. Or, if you have the experience, skill and tools,
have your authorised Whyte retailer check your work before riding.
WARNING - If your e-bike does not fit properly, you may
lose control and fall. If your new e-bike doesn't fit, ask your
authorised retailer to exchange it before you ride it.
RHeO Standard Frame
The RHeO has been designed with two frame shapes. The Standard frame
has a straight top-tube which increases the standover height. Standover
height is the basic element of bike fit. It is the distance from the ground
to the top of the bike's frame at that point where your crotch is when
straddling the bike. To check for correct standover height, straddle the
bike while wearing the kind of shoes in which you'll be riding, and bounce
on your heels. If your crotch touches the frame, the bike is too big for
you.
Whyte recommend an e-Commuter to Category 2 'Trail' (see page 17)
should give you a minimum standover height clearance of two inches (5
cm). Please ensure you feel comfortable and in control of your Whyte
bike at all times.
STANDARD FRAME
Checks
1. Stand Over Height. Ensure your have at least 5cm of clearance
between frame and crotch.
2. Ensure your saddle height is right for control and comfort. Page 27
offers guidance for adjustment. Please contact your Whyte dealer for
positioning advice if required.
3. Saddle angle and fixing tightening (see page 27)
4. Reach. Ensure you can reach all the controls comfortably. If the reach
isn't right for you consider an alternative frame size.
RHeO Standard Frame
The RHeO has been designed with two frame shapes. The Step-Through
frame has a lowered top-tube which removes the problems of standover
height. Standover height does not apply to bikes with step-through
frames. Instead, the limiting dimension is determined by saddle height
range. You must be able to adjust your saddle position as described on
page 19 without exceeding the limits set by the height of the top of the
seat tube and the "Minimum Insertion" or "Maximum Extension" mark on
the seat post.
STEP-THROUGH FRAME
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