Bignay Gi Fly - 7 Pre-ride steps; A - Mechanical safety check

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Small changes in saddle position can have a substantial eect on performance and comfort. To
nd your best saddle position, make only one adjustment at a time.
After any saddle adjustment, be sure that the saddle adjusting
mechanism is properly seated and tightened before riding. A loose
saddle clamp or seatpost clamp can cause damage to the seat
post, or can cause you to lose control and fall. A correctly tighte-
ned saddle adjusting mechanism will allow no saddle movement
in any direction. Periodically check to make sure that the saddle
adjusting mechanism is properly tightened.
Some people have claimed that extended riding with a sadd-
le which is incorrectly adjusted or which does not support your
pelvic area correctly can cause short-term or long-term injury to
nerves and blood vessels, or even impotence. If your saddle causes
you pain, numbness, or other discomfort, listen to your body and
stop riding until you see your dealer or local bike shop about saddle
adjustment or a different saddle.
Warning
Warning
B — Handlebar height and angle
Your bike is equipped with a “threadless”
stem, which clamps onto the outside of the
steerer tube. With the “threadless” stem your
dealer or local bike shop may be able to
change the handlebar height by moving height
adjustment spacers from below the stem to
above the stem, or vice versa. Otherwise, you’ll
have to get a stem of dierent length or rise.
Consult your dealer or Bignay Inc. Do not
attempt to do this yourself, as it requires
special knowledge.
The stem screws (labeled “i” in Img.4) are appropriately fastened
when their torque force is equal to 9.8 Nm. Please be considerate
of this specication and use the proper tools to achieve this torque.
if necessary, see your local bike mechanic.
Img. 4
Warning
If, in spite of carefully adjusting the saddle height, tilt and fore-and-aft position, your saddle is still
uncomfortable, you may need a dierent saddle design. Saddles, like people, come in many dier-
ent shapes, sizes and resilience. Your dealer or local bike shop can help you select a saddle which,
when correctly adjusted for your body and riding style, will be comfortable. As an urban bicycle, Gi
Fly’s saddle is designed for urban riding - wide girth and lots of padding around the edges.