Isaac Kaon - Checking Other Issues; Checking the Saddle and Seatpost; Checking the Assembly of the Handlebar

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If the saddle and/or seatpost do move, secure
them in place (see Sections 8.2, 8.3 and 11.2).
Checking the assembly
of the handlebar, stem and headset
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
The handlebar and stem are vital parts for
ensuring your safety when cycling.
Damage to and incorrect assembly of these
parts can cause very serious accidents.
If you find that these parts are defective, or if
you are not sure whether they are in optimum
condition, you must not use your bike on any
account. Have your bike checked by a qualified
bicycle mechanic straight away.
Check that the handlebar, stem and headset
have been fitted correctly.
- The stem must be parallel to the front wheel
rim; the handlebar must be perpendicular
to that.
- Clamp the front wheel between your legs.
- Hold the handlebar at both ends.
- Try to turn the handlebar in both directions
(by hand).
- Try to turn the handlebar in the stem
(by hand).
7.2
- Note: the bike must be fitted with all reflectors
in accordance with StVZO (see Section 2.1.4).
The reflectors must be fitted correctly, and be
visible and clean.
Checking the saddle and seatpost
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
If the seatpost does not extend far enough into
the frame, it may come off. This can lead to
dangerous riding situations, crashes, accidents
and damage to the bike.
Make sure that the seatpost extends far
enough into the frame. The minimum insertion
depth is indicated on the seatpost. Refer to
Section 8.3 for more information.
If you have the necessary technical knowledge,
you can attach the seatpost yourself.
Also refer to Sections 8.2, 8.3 and 11.2 for more
information.
Make sure saddle and seatpost are firmly in
position:
- By hand, try to twist the saddle, including
post, in the frame. It must not be possible to
rotate them.
Check that the tyres have been fitted correctly:
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no radial or lateral runout.
If your bike is fitted with tubular tyres:
Some racing bikes are fitted with so-called
tubular tyres. In such cases, the inner tube is
sown into the outer tyre. Outer and inner tubes
are then glued on to the special rim during
assembly. The assembly instructions issued by
the tyre, glue and rim manufacturer must be
followed.
Risk of personal injury and material damage!
If a tyre is glued incorrectly, when going round a
corner it may come loose from the rim and start
to shift.
- Check the glue work on the tubes.
- If you can push the tyre away from the rim
using your hand, you must not use the bike.
- The tyre must be re-glued.
- Follow the assembly instructions issued by
the tyre, glue and rim manufacturer.
- Contact your dealer for more information.
At different points on the tyre, try to push the
inflated tyre (sideways) away from the rim.
The tyre must not move away from the rim.
- If you can push the tyre away from the rim,
you must not use the bike.
Have the tyre re-glued by a qualified bicycle
mechanic.
A tyre that has just been glued must be left to
dry properly. Follow the assembly instructions
issued by the tyre, glue and rim manufacturer.
Checking other issues
Check the wheels for loose parts such as twigs,
bits of fabric, loose spoke reflectors etc.
If there are loose parts:
- Remove them, if it is possible to do so without
using much force.
- Check whether these loose parts have
damaged your wheels.
- Re-attach loose bike parts, such as spoke
reflectors. Contact your dealer immediately if
you cannot or do not want to do this yourself.
7.1.4
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Checking the seatpost.
- T ry to move the saddle in its clamp by pushing
it up and down by hand.
The saddle should not move.
Checking the saddle.
Checking that the stem is mounted securely.
Checking that the handlebar is mounted securely.
7.3