User Manual

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Operation
Shift System - continued
CAUTION: Do not force the shift lever. Shift only when pedaling forward and
without strong force. Do not backpedal. Backpedaling can cause the chain to come
off the sprockets. Backpedaling and shifting while not pedaling can damage the
sprockets and stretch the cable wire.
There is no “correct gear” in which to ride the bicycle. The “correct gear” is the one
that is comfortable to you.
To select a gear while riding (this model has only one Front Sprocket
A
) (fi g B).
1. While pedaling, shift the chain onto diff erent rear sprocket.
2. You will feel a diff erence in the rhythm and ease of pedaling.
3. Shift the chain to the gear that allows you to pedal at a rhythm and eff ort that is
comfortable to you.
4. When riding uphill or against the wind, you may wish to shift the chain onto a
larger rear sprocket
B
.
B
A
g B
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Assembly
Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness
To test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clamp:
• Try to turn the seat side-to-side and to move the front of the seat up and down.
• If the seat moves in the Seat Clamp:
• Loosen the Seat Clamp Nut.
• Put the seat in the correct position and tighten the Seat Clamp tighter than before.
• Do this test again, until the seat does not move in the Seat Clamp.
• If the Seat Post moves in the Seat Tube Clamp:
• Loosen the Seat Clamp Lever.
• Put the Seat Post in the correct position and tighten the Seat Clamp Nut tighter than
before.
• If necessary, tighten or loosen Hand Nut so that Quick Release tightens securely.
• Do this test again, until the Seat Post does not move in the Seat Tube Clamp.
Seat Bolt Saddle Adjustment (various models)
SINGLE BOLT CLAMP:
1. Loosen the Clamp Bolt
A
su ciently to
allow any Serrations
B
on the mechanism to
disengage before changing the saddle’s angle.
2. With serrations fully re-engaged and saddle in a
comfortable riding position, tighten the Clamp
Bolt
A
securely to ensure the saddle will not
come loose.
WARNING: Serrations on the mating
surfaces of the Clamp can wear with use and
adjustment. Check that the Clamp is tight and
secure before each ride.
DUAL CLAMP:
3. Loosen Clamp Bolt/Nut
C
as needed and adjust Seat to a comfortable riding position.
4. With Clamp fully on Seat Post as shown, tighten Bolt/Nut
C
securely so that seat does
not move when in use.
A
C
B