Merida CENTURION - Correcting the Fore-To-Aft Position and Horizontal Tilt of the Saddle

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g
f
h
e
Mount the handlebars and, if necessary, the handle-
bar fittings, as described in the chapter “Adjusting the
tilt of the handlebars and the brake levers” and/or in
the instructions of the component manufacturers on
this CENTURION CD-ROM.
Check whether the handlebars are firmly seated in
the stem by trying to rotate the handlebars down-
wards
(f) . Verify whether the handlebar/stem unit
can be twisted relative to the fork. Do this by taking
the front wheel between your knees and trying to
twist the handlebars. If there is movement, carefully
tighten the bolts a little more and check again the
proper fit
(g) .
Tighten carefully by approaching the prescribed
maximum torque value in small steps (0.5 Nm incre-
ments) and check in between the proper fit of the
component. Never exceed the maximum torque
value indicated by the manufacturer!
Ask your CENTURION dealer to explain you both
function and adjustment of your stem or, still better,
let him do that work.
G
In the case of turned stems, it is possi-
ble that the cables are too short. In this
case riding can be unsafe. If in doubt,
ask your CENTURION dealer.
G
When removing spacers the fork steerer
tube must be shortened. This change is
irreversible. The shortening should be
carried out by your CENTURION dealer, but only
after you have found your preferred position.
A
Keep in mind that readjusting the posi-
tion of the stem changes the position of
handlebars, brake levers and shifters.
Readjust these components, as described in the
chapter “Adjusting the tilt of the handlebars and
the brake levers“.
Correcting the fore-to-aft position
and horizontal tilt of the saddle
The inclination of your upper body (h) , and hence
your riding comfort and pedaling power, are also
influenced by the distance between the grips of
the handlebars and the saddle. This distance can
be altered slightly by changing the position of the
saddle rails in the seat post clamp. However, this
also influences your pedaling. Whether the saddle is
positioned more to the front or to the back of the
pedelec will alter how rearward the pedaling position
of your legs is.
You need to have the saddle horizontal in order to
pedal in a relaxed manner. If it is tilted, you will con-
stantly have to lean against the handlebars to prevent
yourself from slipping off the saddle.