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3. Adjusting the Bicycle to the Rider
Your body height and proportions are decisive for the frame size of your
bicycle. Make particularly sure there is enough space between your
crotch and the top tube so that you do not hurt yourself, if you have to
get off your bicycle quickly.
By choosing a specific type of bike you already roughly determine the
posture you will be riding in. However, some components of your bicycle
are designed in a way that you can adjust them to your proportions up to
a certain degree. These include the seat post, the handlebars, the stem
and the brake levers.
After any assembly work, be sure to make a short functional check as
described in chapter “Before Every Ride” and do a test ride in an area
free of traffic. This will allow you to safely check whether everything
is in good order.
If you are unsure about how to do something, it will be better just to
check your seating position. Ask a specialist if you want something
changed. They will see to your wishes the next time you leave your bicy-
cle at the workshop, e.g. for the first inspection.
3.1. Adjusting the Saddle Height
The saddle should be set to a height which gives maximum pedalling
comfort and efficiency. When pedalling, the ball of your big toe should
be positioned above the centre of the pedal spindle. With your feet in
this position you should not be able to stretch your legs completely
straight at the lowest point. If the saddle is too high, you will have trou-
ble passing through the lowest point and your pedalling will become
awkward. You can check the height of your saddle in the following,
simple way. To do so be sure to wear flat-soled shoes, or even better
cycling shoes.
Sit on the saddle and put one of your heels on the pedal at its lowest
point. In this position your leg should be fully stretched. Make sure
your hips remain horizontal.
To adjust the saddle height loosen the binder bolt or quick-release
lever (inform yourself beforehand on how to use quick-releases in
chapter “Wheel Fastening with Axle Nuts, Quick-Releases or Shimano
Thru Axles”). Use a suitable tool to release the seat post binder bolt
by turning it anticlockwise.
Rule of thumb to determine the suitable saddle height (SH):
SH = Inseam (length of inside leg, barefoot) x 0.885
The saddle height is the distance from the centre of the bottom bracket
to the upper edge of the saddle.
Adjusting the Bicycle to the Rider
Danger:
Never grease a carbon seat
post or the seat tube of a
carbon frame. This would
reduce the friction and
render any clamping with
acceptable clamping forces
impossible. Use special
carbon assembly paste to
increase the clamping force.
Danger:
If you have a very small
frame, there may be the
danger of your foot collid-
ing with the front wheel.
Therefore, make sure
your cleats are properly
adjusted.
Danger: All the tasks described require experience,
appropriate tools and manual skills. Make it a rule
to tighten the bolted connections carefully by using a torque wrench.
Increase the torque values bit by bit, checking the fit of the component
in between. Do not exceed the maximum torque values! You will find the
values in chapter “Recommended Torque Settings” and in the operating
instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed STEVENS
CD-ROM.
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