Operation Manual

Cycle Basics
5
1.5 Seating position
CAUTION
Muscle tension and joint pain due to an incorrectly adjusted
seating position.
Risk of injury!
x Have the seating position correctly adjusted by your dealer.
CAUTION
Limited ability to reach controls due to an incorrectly adjusted
seating position.
Risk of accident and injury!
x Have the seating position correctly adjusted by your dealer.
The optimum seating position depends on the size and shape of the cycle frame, the
size of the rider, and how the handlebars and saddle are adjusted. Optimum seating
position adjustments require expertise.
The optimum seating position can also depend on how the cycle is used, e.g. primarily
for sports.
The main characteristics of an optimum seating position are:
– When one pedal is up, the arms and the top knee are all at a 90° angle.
The lower leg is slightly bent (see “Illustr.: Optimum seating position (A)”).
– When one pedal is forward, the knee is over the axle of the front pedal
(see “Illustr.: Optimum seating position (B)”).
– The arms are relaxed and bent slightly outwards (not visible in the picture).
– The back is leant slightly forwards, not vertical to the seat post.