Riding Position; Saddle Height; Reach - Diamondback SHEPPARD CYCLES Owner's Manual

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RIDING POSITION

1 . Saddle Height

In order to obtain the most comfortable riding position, offering the best
Maximum Height/
possible pedalling efficiency, the seat height should be set correctly in
Minimum Insertion
relation to the riders leg length. The correct saddle height should
Mark.
(Should not be visible)
not allow leg strain from over-extension, and the hips should not
rock from side to side while pedalling.
While sitting on the bicycle with one pedal at its lowest point, place the
ball of your foot on that pedal. The correct saddle height will allow that
Seat Clamp
knee to be slightly bent in this position. If the rider then places the heel
of that foot on the pedal the leg should be almost straight.

2 . Reach

Arms not over-extended
To obtain maximum comfort the rider should not overextend his or her
Handlebar stem height
reach when riding. While placing your elbow against the seat
about the same as seat
height
and stretching out your arm, the distance between the outstretched
fingertips and the handlebar should be 2cm-5cm.
Pedal at bottom
To adjust this distance, the position of the seat can be altered in relation
position
to the seat pillar. (Refer to Part 5 on how to adjust the seat clamp).
Ensure seat pillar does not extend beyond the minimum insertion
mark. (Refer P. 52 on how to adjust seat height.) If your bicycle
is fitted with a suspension type seat post, the same caution
should be noted.