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a
b
Adjustment
Adjusting the CENTURION bike to the bodily propor-
tions of a child is even more important than in the
case of an adult. When determining the saddle height
you should find a compromise that allows the child to
reach the ground with both feet when sitting in the
saddle while at the same time giving them enough
space for pedaling
(a)
. A safe standing (when stop-
ping) takes absolute priority
(b)
!
Handlebars that are too far away from the saddle or
adjusted in a too high/low position can also lead to
the fact that the child is less confident and relaxed
during cycling. Normally, kids’ bikes allow adjust-
ments of the saddle tilt and sometimes the tilt of the
handlebars can be adjusted as well.
Special attention should be paid to the adjustment
of the control elements, such as brake levers. Easy
reach and operation should be ensured for the child.
For more information on how to perform the adjust-
ments of the CENTURION kids’ bike to the pro-
portions and needs of your child, read the chapter
“Adjusting the CENTURION bike to the rider”. If you
are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact
your CENTURION dealer.
Get into the habit of doing the checks as described
in the chapter “Before every ride” together with your
child. In this way, your child will learn to handle the
CENTURION bike properly and you will be able to
detect any defects that have developed during use.
Encourage your child to tell you at once if any-
thing should not be working properly on his/her
CENTURION bike or if there are any noises. Rec-
tify the fault immediately or take the bike to your
CENTURION dealer for repair.
A
Children and adolescents need to have
the saddle height and the position of
saddle and handlebars checked at least
every three months!
A
Only buy training wheels that have been
certified, for example, to DIN/GS.
I
If you wish to install training wheels, ask
your CENTURION dealer about suitable
models. Read the mounting instruc-
tions of the supplier and ask, if necessary, your
CENTURION dealer for further information.
I
The training wheels are only an unsatis-
factory riding aid for very small children
and should be removed as soon as pos-
sible to train the sense of balance of your child.
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