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SHORT MANUAL | OWNER`S MANUAL 2016

OWNER`S MANUAL 2016 | SHORT MANUAL

If the saddle rails fit into the clamp grooves, slide the saddle on the seat post

and ensure that the clamp is positioned midway along the total length of the

rails (a). Position the saddle so that its upper surface is parallel to the ground.

Tighten the bolt gradually and make sure

1) the clamping device is still accurately mounted on the carbon seat post head

and

2) the clamp is tightening evenly around each rail.

Once there is uniform hold on both rails, tighten the bolt gradually with a torque

wrench (b) until you have reached the maximum torque value indicated in New-

ton metres (Nm) on the seat post.

DANGER!

Check the bolts by using a torque wrench once a month according to the

values indicated directly on the components and/or in the manuals of the

component manufacturers on the enclosed BERGAMONT info CD.

DANGER!

Poorly tightened or loosening bolts can fail. Risk of accident!

COCKPIT ADJUSTMENT

Brake lever reach adjustment on BERGAMONT road racing and cyclo-

cross bikes

In particular, riders with small hands should ask their BERGAMONT dealer to

adjust the brake lever position (c), i.e. the position where the brake starts to be

effective, to the length of the rider’s fingers immediately on purchase.

Some models of various brands allow an adjustment at the brake lever/shifter,

e.g. by means of adjusting bolts or spacers (d). In the case of the other models

the brake cables are clamped according to your wishes at the brake bodies.

Adjusting bolts located in this area only serve to compensate brake pad wear.

Have the lever reach adjusted and make sure the first phalanx of the index

finger reaches around the brake lever/shifter. Check the proper adjustment

and functioning of the brake system subsequently, as described in the chap-

ter “Brakes” in this BERGAMONT short manual as well as in your detailed

BERGAMONT owner’s manual and in the manuals of the component manufac-

turers on the enclosed BERGAMONT info CD.

NOTE!

Some manufacturers offer brake levers/shifters which are suitable for small

hands. If you have any problems with the brake lever reach, contact your

BERGAMONT dealer.

Adjustment of handlebar tilt and brake lever/shifter units on

BERGAMONT road racing and cyclo-cross bikes

The straight extensions below the drops should be parallel to the ground or

point slightly downwards towards the rear (e). The grips of the brake lever/shift-

er units are horizontal or point slightly upwards. The ends of the brake lever/

shifter units should meet an imaginary extension of the bottom line of the drops.

Shifting the brake levers/shifters is a job best left to your BERGAMONT dealer,

as it involves retaping the handlebars afterwards.

To adjust the tilt of the handlebars, release the Allen bolt(s) on the underside or

front side of the stem. Turn the handlebars to the desired position. Make sure

the handlebars are accurately centred in the stem.

Carefully retighten the bolt(s) with the torque wrench. Make sure the upper and

lower clamping slots of the stem are parallel and identical in width. If you have a

stem with several bolts, tighten them evenly in a cross pattern by using a torque

wrench and observe the recommended torque values.

Check by trying to rotate the handlebars relative to the stem (f) and tighten the

bolt a little more, if necessary.