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Tips
A cruiser is the type of bicycle that offers
a comfortable ride position. This means
that the ergonomics of the frame and all
the different components were designed
for sitting straight up. Make sure that
handlebars are higher than the saddle,
now sit on the bicycle and check if you are
sitting up straight. If you are leaning over
the handlebars just raise the handlebars
until you are able to sit up straight. The
handlebars can be rotated as well. You do
not want to be leaning on them, if this is
happening then rotate them upwards a little
as well.
Adjustment
Put the handle bar pin in to the steering
head in such a way that the safety line is no
longer visible. Properly secure the expander
with a 6 mm Allen key. The steering tube
is clamped in the steering house by the
expander. The steering tube can be adjusted
as follows;
• Loosen the expander bolt by 4 turns with
a 6 mm Allen key ( sometimes it will need a
little tap on the head)[4].
• Set the correct height and secure the
bolt again with the 6 mm Allen key.
• Check that the handlebars are secure
and fix the cap or plug again. The angle
English
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of the handlebars can also be set to the
desired position. Loosen the clamp bolt by a
little more than a turn [5].
Rotate the handlebar tube into position and
tighten the bolt again thoroughly.
Steering head
The front fork is fixed in the frame by
the steering head [6]: Proper adjustment
of the steering head is important. Damage
appears when it is not properly adjusted.
Therefore, it is a good idea to check
regularly if there is in fact any play/seizing.
Therefore a regular visit to the bicycle
specialist for checks is recommended.
[4]
Tips
To check for play/seizing simply place the
bicycle with its front wheel against a wall or
fence and then push on the bicycle, damage
to the groves will be instantly noticeable.
BRAKES
Grand 1888 has 2 different brake
[5]
types: the coaster brake and
the roller brake. Braking is all about
knowledge, trust, experience and feel.
During wet weather your braking
distance increases (brake blocks) and on
longer descents it is safer to pump the
brakes to avoid overheating the brakes.
[6]
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