VITORIA Nyx Hybrid e-road01 2021 Manual Do Propietario página 4

considerable period, so it is essential to adopt a correct riding
position on the bike.
Size
The first step in adapting the bike to your body shape and size is
to choose the right bike size. A bicycle which is too small or too big
can make you lose control, and you will be uncomfortable while
riding. Your Vitoria dealer will suggest the most convenient size
based on the information you provide. The first measurement is
the height of the bicycle which is the distance from the ground to
the upper part of the top tube. The distance will determine the
bike's size. For best measurement you should stand between the
saddle and the handlebar straddling the top tube. Once in this
position there should be a clearance of about 25 mm between the
top tube and you for road bikes, and between 50 and 75 mm for
mountain bikes. These numbers could vary for latest generation
mountain bikes depending on the slope of the top tube, so we
recommend you ask your Vitoria retailer for advice about
choosing the right size.
Saddle adjustment
Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting the
best performance and comfort from your bicycle. You can adjust
the saddle in two directions. First you must get the correct height.
To do that you have to pull the seatpost upwards until you reach a
position where you are seated on your bike with your heel on the
pedal with the crank in its lowest position and parallel to the
seatpost with your leg almost completely straight. Remember that
you should not pull the seatpost out beyond the indicated limits. If
you still cannot get a comfortable riding position, please contact
your Vitoria dealer for help.
WARNING: If the seatpost is not inserted far enough into the seat
tube it might bend and even break. This could cause you to lose
control and fall.
You should also adjust the saddle angle. You can move the saddle
nose up and down by using the bolt under the saddle. The most
common position is to have the saddle horizontal to the ground.
You can also adjust the saddle forward and backward by sliding it
along the rails. Move it until you find the most comfortable
position. Remember that moving the saddle forward and
backward will mean you are closer to or further away from the
handlebar. The bolts on latest generation seatposts might be in a
different place or arranged differently, but you can still adjust
your saddle in both ways described above.
Hadlebar adjustment
You can adjust the angle of the handlebar by loosening the bolts
attaching it to the stem. With this adjustment you can get a more
upright or downward position on the bike. You can also raise or
lower the handlebar by a few centimeters. To do this you need to
change the spacers between the stem and the headset. We
suggest you take your bike to your Vitoria dealer to make this
adjustment.
Shifter and brake levers
The levers on the handlebar allow you to change the speed and
brake. You can place them according to your preferences. You can
slide them away from or towards the grips on the handlebar using
the Allen bolt. Vitoria bikes come with the rear brake mounted on
the right side of the handlebar and the front brake on the left side
of the handlebar as standard.
WARNING: The shorter the brake lever reach, the more critical it is
to have correctly adjusted brakes so that full braking power can be
applied within available brake lever travel. Brake lever travel
insufficient to apply full braking power can result in loss of control,
which may lead to serious injury or death.
Pedal adjustment
If your bike has automatic pedals, you can adjust the minimum
pressure required to release your foot from the pedal. You can do
that by tightening or loosening the bolts on the ends of the
pedals. There are two bolts per pedal; if you loosen them, you can
remove your shoe more easily and if you tighten them it will be
more difficult. This depends on the preferences of each rider.
Some riders prefer a loose pedal to be able to get their shoe out
very easily to react quickly to problems, whereas others prefer to
have their shoe tightly held so it does not come out due to an
unintentional leg movement or a bumpy surface.
Mounting accessories
Ask your authorized Vitoria dealer to mount all the accessories on
your bike. Make sure that any accessories you or your authorized
dealer mount on the bike do not block or interfere with the
proper functioning of any other part of the bike putting your
safety at risk. Also make sure that the accessory you want to
mount is compatible with your Vitoria bike. Find out whether
accessories such as bells, horns or lights are allowed and approved
and if they are authorized in terms of road safety.
WARNING: Incompatible accessories or those that have not been
properly mounted can adversely affect the performance of your
bike and be unsafe.
Child seats and racks or panniers
If you decide to mount a child seat or rack or pannier, make sure
you have it done by an authorized Vitoria dealer and a
professional bicycle mechanic. Only mount it on a compatible bike
with the features specified by the manufacturer of the child seat
or rack or pannier.
Bar ends
Vitoria recommends that its customers do not install bar ends on
its bicycles. Some handlebars are designed to withstand the
additional stress of bar ends whereas others are not. Some very
light handlebars are especially poor at withstanding bar ends. If
you want to fit bar ends, ask your authorized Vitoria dealer about
the options available, read the instructions and warnings that
come with the handlebars and bar ends and examine them on a
regular basis.
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