Assembly tips
How to get your bike ready to go
We offer two different shipping methods for bicycles. As standard,
the bikes are fully assembled, adjusted, and tested by us. For
shipping, only the handlebars are tilted.
Below, we show you how to get your new bike ready to ride after unpacking it.
To do this, the following steps are necessary:
- Straighten the handlebars
- Mounting pedals
- Adjusting the seat height
Alternatively, you can have your bike delivered pre-assembled. This
shipping method is slightly cheaper, but we only recommend it for experienced
mechanics. Among other things, you will have to finish assembling the bike, adjust the gears and
brakes, and check the wheels and re-center them if necessary.
Straighten the handlebars
Our bikes usually come with Ahead stems.
The exception is Brompton bikes, which come with the stem and handlebars already
assembled. You will need to loosen the two side screws
to be able to turn the handlebars. Depending on the model, you will need a 4 or 5 mm
Allen key. Once you have aligned the handlebars in the direction of travel, you must tighten the screws. We recommend using a torque wrench to tighten them. The specified tightening torque is indicated on the
stem.
Adjustable stem
Some bikes come with a height-adjustable stem. You can
recognize this by the two additional screws on the side. If you
unscrew these a few turns, you can adjust the stem. Adjust
the stem to the desired height and tighten the screws again. We
recommend using a torque wrench to tighten them.
The specified tightening torque is indicated on the stem next to the screws.
Mounting pedals
You will need a 15 mm open-end wrench to install the pedals. Some pedals
are marked with “R” and “L” for right and left. If you cannot find any
markings, the left pedal is marked with a groove or ribbing on the pedal axle next to the
thread. First screw the
right pedal into the crank.
ATTENTION: The pedal on the left side has a left-hand thread and is screwed on counterclockwise!
Tighten the pedals securely so that they cannot come loose while riding.
Adjusting the seat height
Seat clamp
On most bikes, the
seat post is clamped using a hexagon socket or Allen screw (Figure 2).
Turn this screw out until you can move the saddle.
Then adjust the saddle height, align it straight, and tighten the screw again.
We recommend using a torque wrench to tighten it. The
specified tightening torque is indicated on the clamp or on the frame next to the
screw.
Quick release
The simplest way to adjust the saddle is with a quick release.
Pull the lever away from the frame to open the clamp and adjust the height of the saddle.
The saddle can be adjusted up or down.
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