12 Original User Manual | Groove 2.0
4 First steps
4.1 Checking the tightening torques
Check that all screws and important components are fas-
tened securely and correctly. You will nd a table with im-
portant screw connections and the prescribed tightening
torques in
Chapter 12 „Technical data“ of the “Original
User Manual | General” (CD).
4.2 Fitting the pedals
It may be that the pedals for your Pedelec have yet to be
tted on delivery:
The right pedal (marked with an “R”) is screwed clockwise
into the right crank arm. The le pedal (marked with an
“L”) is screwed anticlockwise into the le crank arm. Both
pedals are screwed in tightly in the direction of the ont
wheel using a size15 open-ended spanner or a suitable
Allen key. The tightening torque is 40Nm.
If the pedals are not screwed in straight, the
thread in the crank arm may be severely damaged.
This could lead to serious accidents and injuries.
4.3 Adjusting the saddle height
4.3.1 Clamping bolt
If a torque is specied (in Nm) on the seatpost clamp,
tighten the clamping bolt to this torque. If no tightening
torque is specied, tighten an M6 bolt (dia. 6mm) and an
M5 bolt (dia. 5mm) to 5.5Nm.
4.3.2 Quick-release device
For opening, the quick-release lever must be folded back
through 180° – you will see the lettering “OPEN”. For clos-
ing, fold the quick-release lever back in through 180° –
you will see the lettering “CLOSE”.
Opening the quick-release lever
OPEN
Closing the quick-release lever
CLOSE
As a rule of thumb, you can be condent that the
quick-release device is suciently secure if the
lever can only be closed by applying rm pressure
with the heel of your hand. You will feel increasing
resistance om the lever, beginning when it is at
approx. 90°. If the seatpost is not clamped rmly
or securely enough, tighten the clamping nut or
turn the screw clockwise by another half a turn
respectively while the quick-release lever is open.
Close the quick-release lever and check that the
saddle is securely fastened once more.
Check that all quick-release levers are fastened
correctly and securely before every journey and
every time you return to your bike having le it
unattended for a short time.
With regard to the saddle height, there is a simple
test procedure: Whilst sitting on the saddle, the
heel of your lly-stretched leg should just reach
the pedal in its lowest position. When the ball of
your foot is in the same position, your leg should
be bent slightly.
