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SHORT MANUAL | OWNER`S MANUAL 2016

OWNER`S MANUAL 2016 | SHORT MANUAL

Use a torque wrench and never exceed the maximum torque values given in this

BERGAMONT short manual as well as in your detailed BERGAMONT owner’s

manual, directly on the components and/or in the manuals of the component

manufacturers on the enclosed BERGAMONT info CD.

What to bear in mind with BERGAMONT aero bars on BERGAMONT

triathlon bikes and time trial machines

In triathlon sport and time trial, where a particularly aerodynamic seating

position is important, so-called aero bars are commonly used. With these aero

models the shifters are often positioned at the handlebar ends, the brake levers

at the ends of bull-horn handlebars. When you ride with your back in a horizon-

tal position, the brake levers are out of reach (a) and the reaction time is longer,

which makes your stopping distance longer. For this reason it is very important

to anticipate problems when riding.

Within certain limits the position of the handlebars can be adjusted according

to your personal preferences. That means that the straight part of the aero bars

should point downwards or upwards to an only minor degree. The basic handle-

bars should be parallel to the ground or point slightly upwards. Make sure your

forearms are always comfortably rested, i.e. your elbows should project beyond

the armrests a little towards the rear. Bring the armrests in a position which

allow you to breathe freely.

DANGER!

Note that the distance you need to stop your bike increases, while riding

with the hands on the top handlebars or in aerodynamic position. The brake

levers are not always within easy reach.

Brake lever reach adjustment on BERGAMONT city, trekking, cross,

kids’ and mountain bikes

With most brake systems the distance between the brake levers and the han-

dlebar grips is adjustable. This gives in particular riders with small hands (b)

the convenience of bringing the brake levers closer to the handlebars. On most

bikes there is a small adjusting screw near the point where the brake cable of a

cable brake enters the brake lever unit or at the lever itself. Turn this bolt clock-

wise (c) and watch how the lever adjusts as you do so.

Hydraulic brakes are also fitted with adjusting devices at the brake lever. There

are different systems. Ask your BERGAMONT dealer for advice or read the

manuals of the component manufacturers on the enclosed BERGAMONT info

CD.

When adjusting the lever reach, make sure the first phalanx of the index finger

reaches around the brake lever (d). Check the proper adjustment and func-

tioning of the brake system subsequently, as described in the chapter “Brakes”

in this BERGAMONT short manual as well as in your detailed BERGAMONT

owner’s manual and in the manuals of the component manufacturers on the

enclosed BERGAMONT info CD.

DANGER!

Make sure your child cannot pull the brake levers all the way to the handle-

bars. Your maximum braking force must be reached short of this point.

NOTE!

In the case of hydraulic brakes and disc brakes follow the manuals of the

brake manufacturer, which you can find on the enclosed BERGAMONT info

CD. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your BERGAMONT

dealer.

Adjustment of handlebar tilt and brake levers on BERGAMONT city,

trekking, cross, kids’ and mountain bikes

The handlebars are usually slightly bent at the ends. Set the handlebars to a

position in which your wrists are relaxed and not turned outwards too much (e).

Release the Allen bolt(s) at the bottom or front side of the stem.

Turn the handlebars to the desired position. Make sure the handlebars are accu-

rately 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 (f).