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PART 1
3.A - Stand Over Height
Section 3. Fit
GT Bicycle Owner’s Manual
WARNING
Failure to confirm compatibility, properly
install, operate and maintain any component
or accessory can result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING
Exposed springs on the saddle of any bicycle
fitted with a child seat can cause serious injury
to the child.
WARNING
Changing the components on your bike with
other than genuine replacement parts
compromise the safety of your bicycle and
may void the warranty. Check with your
dealer before changing the components on
your bike.
Section 3. Fit
NOTE: Correct fit is an essential element of
bicycling safety, performance and comfort.
Making the adjustments to your bicycle which
result in correct fit for your body and riding
conditions requires experience, skill and special
tools. Always have your dealer make the
adjustments on your bicycle; or, if you have the
experience, skill and tools, have your dealer
check your work before riding.
WARNING
If your bicycle does not fit properly, you may
lose control and fall.
If your new bike doesn’t fit, ask your dealer to
exchange it before you ride it.
3.A - Stand Over Height
1. Diamond frame bicycles
Stand over height is the basic element of bike fit
(see fig. 2). It is the distance from the ground to
the top of the bicycle’s frame at that point where
your crotch is when straddling the bike.
To check for correct stand over height, straddle
the bike while wearing the kind of shoes in which
you’ll be riding, and bounce vigorously on your
heels.
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