Instructions / Assembly

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ASSEMBLY
Seat
Loosen nut on the seat clamp and add 3 or 4 drops of oil onto the threads
of the bolt. Place the smaller end of the seat post into the seat clamp until
it stops with the bolt to the rear of the seat post. Thread the nut on the seat
clamp loosely. Insert the larger end of the seat post into the seat tube of
the bicycle frame observing the minimum insertion mark on the seat post.
Position the top surface of the seat parallel with the ground. The serrations
on the seat clamp must mesh completely with the seat frame serration.
Securely tighten the bolts on the seat post clamp. Turn the bicycle upside
down and rest it on the seat and handlebars. If your bicycle is equipped
equipped with a quick release mechanism, please refer to page 29-30.
The seat pillar must be inserted so that the minimum
insertion mark cannot be seen.
Pedals & Crank Set
Look for the letters “R” for right, and “L” for left, stamped on each pedal
spindle. Start each pedal spindle by hand to avoid stripping the threads.
Tighten with a 15mm narrow open-ended wrench. Note the right hand pedal
attaches to the chainwheel side crank arm with a right-hand (clockwise)
thread. The left pedal attaches to the other crank arm and has a left-hand
(counter-clockwise) thread. It is very important that you check the crank set
for correct adjustment and tightness before riding your bicycle. New cranks
may become loose with initial use; refer to p. 82-85 for proper crank set
adjustment and maintenance. Once the pedals have been attached, check
that the crank arm rotates smoothly and that there is no lateral movement.
Attachment of an incorrect pedal into a crank arm will
cause irreparable damage.