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3. Fit
NOTE:"Correct fit is an essential element for safety, performance
and comfort. Making the adjustments to your bicycle, which result
in correct fit for your body and riding conditions requires
experience, skill and special tools. Always have your local 13
dealer make the adjustments on your bicycle; or, if you have the
experience, skill and tools, have your local 13 dealer check your
work before riding.
WARNING: If your bicycle does not fit properly, you may lose control and fall. If your
new bike doesn't fit, ask your local 13 dealer to exchange it before you ride it.
A. Standover Height
Standover height is the basic element of bike fit
(see fig. 2). It is the distance from the ground to
the top of the bicycle's frame at that point where
your crotch is when straddling the bike.
To check for correct standover height, straddle
the bike while wearing the kind of shoes in which
you'll be riding, and bounce vigorously on your
heels. If your crotch touches the frame, the bike
is too big for you. Don't even ride the bike
around the corner. A bike should give you a
minimum standover height clearance of two
inches (50 mm).
WARNING: If you plan to use your bike
for jumping or stunt riding, read
Section 2.F again.
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Need assistance?
Ask your local 13 dealer
Fig. 2
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