Fit; Stand Over Height; Saddle Position - Arīv MELD Manual Del Usuario

3. Fit

WARNING: If your bicycle does not fit properly, you may lose control and fall.
A. Stand over height
1. Diamond frame bicycles
Stand over height is the basic element of bike fit (fig. 2). It is the distance from the ground to the top of the bicycle's frame at that
point where your crotch is when straddling the bike. To check for correct stand over height, straddle the bike while wearing the kind
of shoes in which you'll be riding, and bounce vigorously on your heels. If your crotch touches the frame, the bike is too big for you.
Don't even ride the bike around the block. A bike which you ride only on paved surfaces and never take off-road should give you a
minimum stand over height clearance of two inches (5 cm).
2. Step-through frame bicycles
Stand over height does not apply to bicycles with step-through frames. Instead, the limiting dimension is determined by saddle
height range. You must be able to adjust your saddle position as described in B without exceeding the limits set by the height of the
top of the seat tube and the "minimum insertion" mark on the seat post.
B. Saddle position
Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting the most performance and comfort from your bicycle. If the saddle
position is not comfortable for you, see your ARĪV eBike ASP or your local bike shop.
The saddle can be adjusted in three directions:
1. Up and down adjustment. To check for correct saddle height (fig. 3):
• sit on the saddle;
• place one heel on a pedal;
• rotate the crank until the pedal with your heel on it is in the down position and the crank arm is parallel to the seat tube.
If your leg is not completely straight, your saddle height needs to be adjusted. If your hips must rock for the heel to reach the
pedal, the saddle is too high. If your leg is bent at the knee with your heel on the pedal, the saddle is too low.
If you are unsure how to adjust your saddle contact your local ARĪV eBike ASP or your local bike shop.
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loosen the seat post clamp
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raise or lower the seat post in the seat tube
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make sure the saddle is straight fore and aft
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re-tighten the seat post clamp to the recommended torque (Appendix B or the manufacturer's instructions).
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