Operation Manual

GHOST-BIKES
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8. Adjusting and Operating the Bike 59
8.1 Adjusting the saddle height 59
8.2 Adjusting the spring fork 59
8.2.1 Forks with air suspension 59
8.2.1.1 Adjusting the air pressure 59
8.2.1.2 Switching the suspension on and off 60
8.2.2 Forks without air suspension 61
8.3 Adjusting the rear wheel suspension 61
8.4 Operating the gear shift 61
8.4.1 Derailleur 61
8.4.1.1 Switching to a larger chainring/sprocket 62
8.4.1.2 Switching to a smaller chainring/sprocket 64
8.4.2 Hub gear 67
8.4.2.1 Switching to a lower gear 67
8.4.2.2 Switching to a higher gear 68
8.5 Using the brakes 68
8.6 Operating the clamping systems for wheels and the saddle post 69
8.6.1 Opening and closing the quick-release axle on the wheel 69
8.6.1.1 Opening the quick-release axle 69
8.6.1.2 Closing the quick-release axle 70
8.6.2 Opening and closing the thru axle on the wheel 72
8.6.2.1 Opening the thru axle 72
8.6.2.2 Closing the thru axle 73
8.6.3 Opening and closing the quick-release axle on the saddle post clamping 74
8.6.3.1 Opening the quick-release axle on the saddle post clamping 74
8.6.3.2 Closing the quick-release axle on the saddle post clamping 75
8.6.4 Screw-nut clamping on wheels 76
8.6.5 Opening and closing the screw-nut clamping on saddle posts 76
8.6.5.1 Opening the screw-nut clamping on the saddle post 76
8.6.5.2 Closing the screw-nut clamping on the saddle post 77
9. Loading the Bike 77
10. Riding the Bike 80
11. What to do in the Case of a Fall or Accident 81
11.1 Basics 81
11.2 Carbon frame 82
12. Parking the Bike safely 82
12.1 Bikes with side stands 82
12.2 Bikes without side stands 83