Having the correct fit is crucial for the safety, performance, and comfort of
bicycling. Adjusting your bicycle to fit your body and riding conditions
requires experience, skill, and special tools. It is recommended to have your
dealer make these adjustments or, if you have the necessary experience,
skill, and tools, have your dealer check your work before riding.
G. CHANGING COMPONENTS OR ADDING ACCESSORIES
There are various components and accessories available to improve the
comfort, performance, and appearance of your bicycle. However, if you
decide to change components or add accessories, you do it at your own risk.
The manufacturer of the bicycle may not have tested that specific
component or accessory for compatibility, reliability, or safety on your
bicycle. Before installing any component or accessory, such as a different
size tire, make sure to check with your dealer to ensure compatibility with
your bicycle. Also, be sure to read, understand, and follow the instructions
that come with the products you purchase for your bicycle.
Failure to properly install, operate, and maintain any component or
accessory can lead to severe injury or even death.
Replacing bike components with anything other than genuine
replacement parts may jeopardize the safety of your bicycle and
potentially void the warranty. For instance, when replacing the brake
and steerer tube, it is crucial to ensure that the replacement parts are
specifically designed for your bike.
WARNING
FIT
It is important to note that failure to properly install, operate, and
maintain any component or accessory can result in serious injury
or even death. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure compatibility and
proper installation of any component or accessory.
Using replacement parts other than genuine ones may
compromise the safety of your bicycle and could void the
warranty. For instance, when replacing forks, they must have the
same rake and steerer tube inner diameter as the ones originally
fitted with the bicycle.
WARNING
A. STANDOVER HEIGHT
1. DIAMOND FRAME BICYCLES:
The standover height is an important factor in bike fit. It is the measure-
ment of the distance from the ground to the top of the bicycle's frame
at the point where your crotch is when straddling the bike. To determine
the correct standover height, straddle the bike while wearing the shoes
you'll be riding in and bounce on your heels. If your crotch touches the
frame, the bike is too big for you. It is not advisable to ride the bike
around the block in this case.
For riding on paved surfaces exclusively and no off-road riding, a
minimum standover height clearance of two inches (5cm) is recom-
mended. For riding on unpaved surfaces, a minimum clearance of three
inches (7.5cm) is suggested. For off-road riding, a clearance of four inches
(10cm) or more is preferable.
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6. If your frame has a sight hole on the seat tube, the seat post must be
visible through the sight hole and must not project from the frame
beyond the minimum/maximum mark. Use the sight hole in
conjunction with the min/max mark on the seat post. If the seat post
is at the min/max mark but not visible through the sight hole, it
needs to be lowered until it can be seen.
7. Do not cut the seat post short if it doesn't meet the requirements
mentioned above.
8. If your seat post is at the minimum/maximum mark and/or not
visible through the sight hole, and the saddle is not high enough, you
need to replace the seat post with a longer one.
9. For bikes with an interrupted seat tube, ensure that the seat post is
far enough into the frame so that you can touch it through the
bottom of the interrupted seat tube with the tip of your finger
without inserting your finger beyond its first knuckle.
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