Make yourself comfortable
... adjustments for comfort, effi ciency and safety.
Saddle height
It is more important to adjust your
bike for comfort than to rigidly follow
general rules.
Ideal height
(Knee slightly bent)
For long descents it is advisable to
lower the saddle height for better
control of the bike.
Optimum foot position on the pedal:
Saddle
height
Handlebar
height
Saddle
position
Brake
levers
Suspension
fork
Checklist: Adjustments
1) SADDLE
Height •
ü
Tilt • ü
Horizontal position • ü
2) HANDLEBAR
Height •
ü
Tilt • ü
3) BRAKE / SHIFT LEVERS
Tilt and position •
ü
4) SUSPENSION
Rigidity•
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