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a
b
c
d
3. Are you familiar with the type and functioning of
the gears
(a)
? Ask your CENTURION dealer to
explain you the gear system and make yourself
familiar with your new gears in an area free of
traffic, if necessary.
For more information see the chapter “The gears”
and the instructions of the component manufac-
turers on this CENTURION CD-ROM.
4. Are saddle and handlebars properly adjusted?
The saddle should be set to a height from which
you can just reach the pedal in its lowest position
with your heel. Check whether your toes reach
to the floor when you are sitting on the saddle
(b)
. Your CENTURION dealer will be pleased to
help you, if you are not happy with your seating
position.
For more information see the chapter “Adjusting
the CENTURION bike to the rider”.
5. If your CENTURION bike is equipped with clip-
less or step-in pedals
(c)
: Have you ever tried
the shoes they go with? First practice locking
one shoe onto a pedal and disengaging it while
standing on the other leg. Ask your CENTURION
dealer to explain you the pedals.
For more information see the chapter “The ped-
als and the shoes” and the instructions of the
component manufacturers on this CENTURION
CD-ROM.
6. If you have bought a CENTURION bike with sus-
pension
(d+e)
, you should ask your CENTURION
dealer to adjust the suspension mechanism to
your needs before delivery. Improperly adjusted
suspension components are liable to malfunction
or damage. In any case they will impair the per-
formance of your pedelec as well as your safety
and joy whilst riding.
For more information see the chapters “Suspen-
sion forks” and “Suspension seat posts” and the
instructions of the component manufacturers on
this CENTURION CD-ROM.
G
Be aware that the distance you need to
stop your pedelec increases, when you
are riding with your hands on bar ends
or on multi-position handlebars. The brake levers
are not always within easy reach.
G
Be sure to use your CENTURION bike
only for its intended purpose, as it may
otherwise not withstand the stress and
fail. Risk of an accident!
G
Pay particular attention to the fact that
there is enough clearance between your
crotch and the top tube so that you do
not hurt yourself when you have to get off your
pedelec quickly.
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