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ADjUSTInG THE BRAKE LEVER REACH
With most brake systems the distance between the brake levers and
the handlebar grips
small hands
the handlebars.
On most bicycles there is a small adjusting screw near the point where
the brake cable of a cable brake enters the brake lever unit or at the
a
lever itself. Turn the bolt clockwise and watch how the lever adjusts as
you do so.
Hydraulic brakes are also fitted with adjusting devices at the brake lever
(c). There are different types of systems, ask your WHEELER bicycle
dealer for help or else read the respective operating instructions.
When adjusting the lever reach, make sure the first joint of your index
finger reaches around the brake lever. Check the proper adjustment
and functioning of the brake system
in the chapter "brake System" and/or in the brake manufacturer's
b
instructions, which you can find on the enclosed CD.
G
I
c
d
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(a)
is adjustable. This gives in particular riders with
(b)
the convenience of bringing the brake levers closer to
(d)
subsequently, as described
Make sure you cannot pull the brake levers all the way
to the handlebars. Your maximum brake force should be
reached short of this point.
In the case of hydraulic brakes and disc brakes follow the
instructions of the brake manufacturer, which you can find
on the enclosed CD. If you are in doubt or if you have any
questions, then contact your WHEELER bicycle dealer.
CoRRECTInG THE FoRE-To-AFT PoSITIon AnD TILT oF THE
SADDLE
The inclination of your upper body (e), and hence your riding comfort
and pedalling power, are also influenced by the distance between the
grips of the handlebars and the saddle. This distance can be altered
slightly by changing the position of the saddle rails in the seat post
clamp. However, this also influences your pedalling. Whether the saddle
is positioned more to the front or to the back of the bicycle will alter how
rearward the pedalling position of your legs is.
You need to have the saddle horizontal in order to pedal in a relaxed
manner. If it is tilted, you will constantly have to lean against the han-
dlebars to prevent yourself from slipping off the saddle.
G
The bolted connections of the seat post have to be tightened
to the prescribed torque values (f). Use a torque wrench
and never exceed the maximum torque values! You can find
these in the chapter "recommended torque Settings for
components", on the components themselves and/or in the
instructions from the parts manufacturers, which you can
find on the enclosed CD.
G
Make sure the saddle is clamped within the range of the
marking on the saddle rail (g). otherwise the saddle rail can
fail!
A
The setting range of the saddle is very small. Replacing
the stem allows you to make far bigger adjustments to
the rider's fore-to-aft position, as stems come in differ-
ent lengths (h). In doing so you may achieve differences of
more than ten centimetres. In this case you usually would
have to adjust the length of the cables – a job best left to
your WHEELER bicycle dealer!
I
The manufacturers of saddles deliver their products with
detailed instructions. Read them carefully before adjusting
the position of your saddle. If you are in doubt or if you have
any questions, then contact your WHEELER bicycle dealer.
e
f
f
g
h
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