Handlebar Height And Angle; Control Position Adjustments; Brake Reach - Frog Bikes Tadpole Owner's Manual

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NOTE: Some bikes have a sight hole in the seat tube, the purpose of which is to
make it easy to see whether the seat post is inserted in the seat tube far enough
to be safe. If your bike has such a sight hole, use it instead of the "Minimum
Insertion" or "Maximum Extension" mark to make sure the seat post is inserted
in the seat tube far enough to be visible through the sight hole.
WARNING: If your seat post is not inserted in the seat tube as described in B.1
above, the seat post may break, which could cause you to lose control and fall.
2. Front and back adjustment. The saddle can be adjusted forwards or back to help
you achieve the optimal position on the bike. Ask your stockist to set the saddle
for your optimal riding position and to show you how to make this adjustment. If
you choose to make your own front and back adjustment, make sure the clamp
mechanism is clamping on the straight part of the saddle rails and not touching the
curved part of the rails, and that you are using the recommended torque on the
clamping fastener(s) (see Appendix D).
3. Saddle angle adjustment. Most people prefer a horizontal saddle; but some riders
like the saddle nose angled up or down just a little. Your stockist can adjust saddle
angle or teach you how to do it. If you choose to make your own saddle angle
adjustment and you have a single bolt saddle clamp on your seat post, it is critical
that you loosen the clamp bolt sufficiently to allow any serrations on the mechanism
to disengage before changing the saddle's angle, and then that the serrations fully
re-engage before you tighten the clamp bolt to the recommended torque (see
Appendix D).
WARNING: When making saddle angle adjustments with a single bolt saddle
clamp always check to make sure the serrations on the mating surfaces of the
clamp are not worn. Worn serrations can allow the saddle to move, causing you
to lose control and fall.
Always tighten fasteners to the correct torque. Bolts that are too tight can stretch and
deform. Bolts that are too loose can move and wear. Either can lead to a sudden
failure of the bolt, causing you to lose control and fall.
NOTE: If your bike is equipped with a suspension seat post, the suspension
mechanism may require periodic service or maintenance. Ask your stockist for
recommended service intervals for your suspension seat post.
Small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on performance and
comfort. To find your best saddle position, make only one adjustment at a time.
WARNING: After any saddle adjustment, be sure that the saddle adjusting
mechanism is properly seated and tightened before riding. A loose saddle clamp
or seat post clamp can cause damage to the seat post, or can cause you to
lose control and fall. A correctly tightened saddle adjusting mechanism will allow
no saddle movement in any direction. Periodically check to make sure that the
saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened.
If, in spite of carefully adjusting the saddle height, tilt and fore-and-aft position, your
saddle is still uncomfortable, you may need a different saddle design. Saddles come
in many different shapes and sizes. Your stockist can help you select a saddle which,
when correctly adjusted for your body and riding style, will be comfortable.
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WARNING: Some people have claimed that extended riding with a saddle
which is incorrectly adjusted or which does not support your pelvic area correctly
can cause short-term or long-term injury to nerves and blood vessels, or even
impotence. If your saddle causes you pain, numbness or other discomfort, listen
to your body and stop riding until you see your stockist about saddle adjustment
or a different saddle.
C. Handlebar Height and Angle
Frog bikes are equipped with a "threadless" stem, which clamps on to the outside of
the steerer tube.
Your stockist may be able to change handlebar height by
moving height adjustment spacers from below the stem to
above the stem, or vice versa. Otherwise, you'll have to get a
stem of different length or rise. Consult your stockist. Do not
attempt to do this yourself, as it requires special knowledge.
WARNING: On some bikes, changing the stem or stem
height can affect the tension of the front brake cable, locking
the front brake or creating excess cable slack which can
make the front brake inoperable. If the front brake pads
move in towards the wheel rim or out away from the wheel rim when the stem or
stem height is changed, the brakes must be correctly adjusted before you ride
the bike.
WARNING: Always tighten fasteners to the correct torque. Bolts that are too tight
can stretch and deform. Bolts that are too loose can move and fatigue. Either
mistake can lead to a sudden failure of the bolt, causing you to lose control and
fall.
WARNING: An insufficiently tightened stem clamp bolt, handlebar clamp bolt or
bar end extension clamping bolt may compromise steering action, which could
cause you to lose control and fall. Place the front wheel of the bike between your
legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/stem assembly. If you can twist the stem
in relation to the front wheel, turn the handlebars in relation to the stem, or turn
the bar end extensions in relation to the handlebar, the bolts aren't tight enough.
WARNING: During use of aero extensions you will have less control over the
bike. You will have a diminished ability to steer. You will also need to reset your
hands to operate the brakes, which means your response to braking will take
longer.
D. Control Position Adjustments
The angle of the brake and shift control levers and their position on the handlebars
can be changed. Ask your stockist to make the adjustments for you. If you choose
to make your own control lever angle adjustment, be sure to re-tighten the clamp
fasteners to the recommended torque (see Appendix D).
E. Brake Reach
Many bikes have brake levers which can be adjusted for reach. If you have small
hands or find it difficult to squeeze the brake levers your stockist can either adjust the
reach or fit shorter reach brake levers.
Frog Bikes
Owner's Manual
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2014