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The Mariner battery base required an added mounting area to the seat tube, therefore the better way to measure the seat
tube is from the base of the saddle clamp (seat post must be inserted at the lowest position) to the centerline of the crank.
When measuring this way, the Mariner would be considered an 17‖ frame. Even though considered an 17‖ frame, the frame
is unique in other areas, allowing for all size riders and adjustable to be similar to a 21‖ road bike frame.
The Mariner's has a high seat tube angle. With the high angle seat tube, as a tall rider raises their saddle to accommodate
their longer legs, the saddle will pull back offering a longer distance to the steering tube. For fine detailed adjusting, the
narrow seat post saddle clamp allows the saddle to be moved back or forward an additional 7.5mm each way.
c) Recommended sizing
In today's bicycle industry, the top tube length is actually more important than the seat tube length. With seat posts now
available over 300mm, the seat tube length is no longer the most important number. The distance of the bottom bracket to
the road should also be taken into consideration when sizing a bike. The top tube length is traditionally the distance from the
center of the seat tube to the center of the steering tube. For purposes of sizing the Mariner, we will name the distance of
the center of the saddle to the center of the handlebar the steering length (similar to the top tube length).
You can adjust the steering length of your Mariner by establishing the saddle position and handlebar height combined with
the adjusting of the stem rise via rotation. The saddle position can be adjusted for height and distance from the steering tube
via the quick release clamp and the saddle clamp. Keep in mind by increasing the height of the saddle, this will also
increase the steering length due to the angle of the seat tube. Below is a chart recommending the adjustment of the saddle
height and steering length for your size if you will choose to also pedal your Mariner. This chart is only a recommendation
and you should choose the most comfortable position for your style of riding and size. People of the same height can have
shorter or longer legs and also shorter or longer upper torsos. Please also keep in mind when sizing, the Mariner has a
suspension seat post and this will alter the saddle height dimension based upon the rider's weight.
Rider's Height*
(inches)
5' 3"
5' 4"
5' 5"
5' 6"
5' 7"
5' 8"
5' 9"
5' 10"
5' 11"
6'
6' 1"
6' 2"
6' 3"
* This is only a guide for your height, adjust your position to your comfort level
(a) The steering length recommendation is the distance from the center of the saddle to the center of the handlebar
(b) The saddle height recommendation is the distance from the top of the saddle to the pavement
If you choose to use your bicycle as a scooter style vehicle only, you should establish saddle height at a lower position to
reduce the center of gravity. Saddle height can be reduced to 1 inch under your inseam. Your inseam is the measurement of
the inside of your leg. The steering length recommendation would not change and the measurement in the above chart
remains.
d) Control position adjustments
The Mariner includes a twist variable throttle with an LED battery indicator on the right side of the handlebar and sliding lever bell
on the left side of the handlebar. The bell is required by law for electric bikes as a sounding device. The throttle can be adjusted on
the handlebar to rotate further up or down using the 3mm hex key included with your multi-piece tool kit. The brake lever assembly
and throttle mount together and at a certain point of rotation, one will not rotate further without the other requiring to be rotated. If
the factory settings on the throttle or shifter are uncomfortable for you or you cannot view the LED battery, you can loosen the
throttle clamp and move it into a preferred position. As stated above, you may have to loosen the brake assemble to move the
throttle to your desired position. Please see section e ―Brake lever height adjustments‖ following this section to loosen and adjust
the brake lever assembly and maintain correct brake lever height adjustments. To loosen and adjust the throttle, locate the 3mm
hex bolt at the front underside of the LED battery indicator on the throttle. Use your 3mm hex key and insert it into the hex bolt and
rotate a minimum of 3 times counter clockwise. The throttle will now be loose enough to move. Throttle clamp bolts should be
tightened to 25 lb*in.
Your Mariner includes a thumb lever bell for you to use to warn other people around you when approaching. The thumb lever bell
can be moved to a more comfortable position if the factory setting is unsatisfactory (you will need to use the Philips screw driver
included with your multi-piece tool kit). On the underside of the bell handlebar clamp there is a small Philips screw. Using the
Philips screw driver, turn the screw counter clockwise 4 rotations to loosen the clamp. This will allow the bell to be moved. Move
the bell to the desired position and using your Philips screw driver, tighten the clamp screw by turning clockwise until tight.
Steering Length Recommendation (a)
(cm)
(inches)
160.0
22"
162.6
22"
165.1
22"
167.6
22"
170.2
22 1/4"
172.7
22 1/2"
175.3
22 3/4"
177.8
23"
180.3
23 1/4"
182.9
23 1/2"
185.4
23 3/4"
188.0
24"
190.5
24 1/4"
Saddle Height Recommendation (b)
(cm)
(inches)
55.9
33"
55.9
33 1/2"
55.9
34"
55.9
34 1/2"
56.5
35"
57.2
35 1/2"
57.8
36"
58.4
36 1/2"
59.1
37"
59.7
37 1/2"
60.3
38"
61.0
38 1/2"
61.6
39"
(cm)
83.8
85.1
86.4
87.6
88.9
90.2
91.4
92.7
94.0
95.3
96.5
97.8
99.1
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