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5. Are both the saddle and handlebars properly adjusted? The sad-
a
6. If your WHEELER bicycle is equipped with clipless or step-in ped-
7. If you have bought a WHEELER bicycle with suspension (c+d),
b
c
G
d
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dle should be set to a height from which you can just reach the
pedal in its lowest position with your heel (a). Check whether your
toes reach to the floor when you are sitting on the saddle. Your
WHEELER bicycle dealer will be pleased to help you if you are not
happy with your seating position.
For more information see the chapter "adjusting the wheeler
bicycle to the rider".
als (b): Have you ever tried the shoes they go with? Do not set off
until you have practised engaging and disengaging the shoes from
the pedals when stationary. Ask your WHEELER bicycle dealer to
explain the pedals to you.
You can find further information in the chapter "pedals and
Shoes" and in the instructions from the parts manufacturers,
which you can find on the enclosed CD.
you should ask your WHEELER bicycle dealer to adjust the suspen-
sion mechanism to your needs before delivery. Improperly adjusted
suspension components are liable to malfunction or damage. In
any case they will impair the performance of your bicycle as well as
your safety and pleasure whilst cycling.
You can find further information in the chapters "Suspension
forks" and "Suspension Seat posts" and in the instructions
from the parts manufacturers, which you can find on the enclosed
CD.
Be aware that the distance you need to stop your bicycle
increases if you are riding with your hands on the bar ends
or on multi position handlebars. The brake levers are not
always within easy reach.
g
Be sure to use your WHEELER bicycle only for its intended
use, as it may otherwise not withstand the stress and fail!
danger of an accident!
g
Make particularly sure there is enough space between your
crotch
(e)
and the top tube so that you do not hurt yourself,
if you have to get off your pedelec quickly.
G
Please note that in wet conditions the brake performance is
less effective and the tyre grip is reduced. Keep this fact in
mind in particular when riding on a wet road and do not ride
as fast as you would in dry conditions.
a
A lack of practice when using clipless pedals
spring tension in the mechanism can lead to a very firm
connection, from which you cannot quickly step out! dan-
ger of an accident!
a
Before hitching a trailer
(g)
to your bicycle or mounting a
child-carrier seat (h), have a look at the bicycle card and
contact your WHEELER bicycle dealer.
(f)
or too much
e
f
f
g
h
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