Felt Bicycle - Adjusting the Bike to the Rider

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Adjusting the bike to the rider
Your body height is the decisive criteria for the frame size you need for your FELT
bike. Make particularly sure you have enough clearance between your crotch and
the top tube so that you do not hurt yourself if you have to get off your bike quickly
(a).
By choosing a specific type of bike you have already roughly determined the pos-
ture you will be riding in (b). However, some components of your FELT bike are
designed in a way that you can adjust them to your proportions up to a certain
degree. These include the seat post and saddle, the stem and the brake levers.
All tasks described in the following require experience and appropriate
tools. Tighten bolted connections with particular care. Increase the torque
bit by bit, checking the fit of the components in between. Use a torque
wrench and never exceed the maximum permissible torque! You will find
a table of torques in the chapter “Recommended torques for bolted con-
nections“ and in the manuals of the component manufacturers.
After carrying out assembly work, always make a short functional check as described
in the chapter “Before every ride” and do a test ride in an area away from traffic.
This will allow you to safely check whether everything is in good order.
If you are unsure, it will be better to ask your FELT dealer to make the amendments
you want. They can implement any amendments the next time you take your bike
to them, e.g. for the first inspection.
If you have a very small frame, there may be a danger of your foot collid-
ing with the front wheel when turning. Check the position of your cleats
(the plates on the soles of your cycling shoes), if this applies to your bike.
a b b