Handlebar Positioning
- Set the top of the handlebars to approximately the same height as the seat. If your knees touch the handlebars or if you experience back discomfort when pedaling in the standing riding position for extended periods, the handlebars should be adjusted slightly higher.
- Adjust the horizontal position of the handlebars as precisely as possible to your height. An ideal and comfortable seating position for inexperienced riders is achieved if your back assumes an inclination angle of 45° in reference to the horizontal line.
It is
recommended to change hand positions frequently during extended workouts to
minimize one-sided and monotonous exertions on your muscles, ligaments and
joints.
Warning: Do not adjust seat
and handlebar during exercise. Ensure that the pop-pin-knobs used for the
height adjustment of the handlebar and seat are properly tightened and the
thumb lever for horizontal adjustment is closed before you sit on the bike.
Always step off the bike when adjusting the handlebars and / or
seat.