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Finally lift the bicycle a few centimetres so that the wheel no longer
touches the ground and hit the tyre from above (a). If it is properly
fastened, the wheel will remain firmly fixed in the drop-outs of the frame
or fork without producing any rattling.
If your seat post is equipped with a quick-release mechanism (b+c),
check whether the saddle is firmly fixed by trying to twist it relative to
the frame (d).
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G
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b
c
d
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With an insufficiently closed quick-release the wheel can
come loose, thus creating a serious risk of accident!
You can replace the quick-release levers by an anti-theft
lock. For these you require either a specially coded key or
an Allen key. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions,
then contact your WHEELER bicycle dealer.
adjuSting the wheeler bicycle to the
rider
Your body height and proportions are decisive for the choice of the
frame size of your WHEELER bicycle. Make particularly sure there is
enough space between your crotch and the top tube so that you do not
hurt yourself, if you have to get off your pedelec quickly (e).
By choosing a specific type of bicycle you roughly determine the posture
you will be riding in (f). However, some components of your WHEELER
bicycle are especially designed so that you can adjust them to your body
proportions up to a certain degree (g). These include the seat post, the
stem and the brake levers.
As these adjustments require know-how, experience, the appropriate
tools and a certain amount of skill, you should restrict yourself to a posi-
tion control. Ask your WHEELER bicycle dealer for the correct seating
position or if you want something changed. They will see to your wishes
the next time you leave your WHEELER bicycle at the workshop, e.g. for
the first inspection.
After any adjustment/assembly work, be sure to make a short func-
tional check as described in the chapter "before every ride" and do
a test ride in an area free of traffic.
G
If you have a very small frame, there may be the danger of
your foot colliding with the front wheel. Therefore, make
sure your cleats are properly adjusted.
G
All tasks described in the following require the know-how of
a mechanic and appropriate tools. Make it a rule to tighten
the bolted connections always with greatest attention. In-
crease the torque values bit by bit, checking the fit of the
component in between. Use a torque wrench and never
exceed the maximum torque values! You can find these in
the chapter "recommended torque Settings for compo-
nents", on the components themselves and/or in the in-
structions from the parts manufacturers, which you can
find on the enclosed CD.
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If sitting on the saddle causes you trouble, e.g. because
it numbs your crotch, this may be due to the saddle. Your
WHEELER bicycle dealer has a very wide range of saddles
available and would be glad to offer advice (h).
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f
f
g
h
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