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to loosen. The fit system should wrap around your head
and cradle it with firm but comfortable pressure. It
should not be uncomfortably tight.
 If your helmet is equipped with a fit system height
adjustability feature, gently push or pull on the tabs on
each side until the preferred setting is found. The tabs
should gently click into place. Adjustments should be
made evenly on both sides.
While the fit system enhances comfort and
stabilizes the helmet on your head while riding,
it does not affect the helmet’s ability to stay on
your head. As the name suggests, that is the job
of the retention system, meaning the straps and
chin buckle.
WARNING! Do not use any accessories, such as
caps or beanies, which interfere in any way with
the fit of your helmet or your ability to see or
hear while riding. Only use cycling-specific caps
or other accessories and before you do so make
sure you follow all of the fitting instructions in
this manual and perform the outlined safety
check. Do not wear any accessories with rigid
protrusions (e.g., buttons) under your helmet as
it may cause a head injury during a crash.
STEP 4: VERIFY THE PROPER FIT / SAFETY CHECK
Now that your helmet is adjusted (helmet, straps, and chin
buckle are properly positioned, straps are snug, fit system is
snug), it is time to check the fit.
STEP 3: ADJUST THE FIT SYSTEM
3.1
FIG. 3.1
 Your Specialized helmet is equipped with an adjustable
fit system which enhances comfort and stabilizes the
helmet on your head while riding. The fit system is
adjusted by tightening or loosening the dial on the back
of the helmet which shortens or lengthens the band that
wraps around your head. In addition, certain fit system
models have a built-in height adjustability feature to
change the position of the fit system relative to the
occipital bone of your head. It can be located on the fit
system itself toward the rear of the helmet (marked with
“adjust” or similar).
Once the helmet is properly positioned, the straps are
adjusted, and the chin buckle is fastened:
 Locate the fit system dial centered below the helmet at
the back of your head.
 Twist the dial clockwise to tighten or counterclockwise