First Use - LANCIA Ypsilon Serie Manual Del Usuario

8. First use

Before using the pedal-assisted bicycle, in addition to verifying the state of charge and correct installation of the battery,
to allow an adequate start-up and ensure efficient and safe use of the product, it is always appropriate to carefully check
each part by carrying out the necessary adjustment of the related mechanical components, directly or with the support of
specialized operators, see: adjustment and tightening of the saddle and seatpost channel, adjustment and tightening of the
handlebar and handlebar attachment, adjustment of brakes, adjustment of gearbox, chain and gear lubrication, wheel and tyre
pressure verification, general verification of the correct tightening of the fixing screws, quick release and through pins as well
as a general check that all the parts are in order.
Saddle
The position on the bicycle is very important to ensure the optimal comfort when using the bike, correct pedalling and to
avoid any safety problems.
It is, therefore, important that the saddle and the seat post are positioned and adjusted to suit the rider.
The saddle can be adjusted in height, forward position and angle.
To adjust the height of the saddle, the clamp that secures the seat post in the frame must be loosened and either raised or
lowered as needed, taking care not to pull it out beyond the limit indicated to avoid the risk of breaking the frame. Once
the best position has been found in compliance with the precautions for extracting the seat post, secure it by tightening the
relevant clamp until it is correctly tightened to prevent it from moving and/or becoming unstable.
Generally speaking, the best way to adjust the height of the saddle is to check that when your foot is placed on the pedal at
its lowest point, your leg is almost completely extended.
To adjust the angle and how far forward the saddle is positioned, loosen the relevant fastening mechanism in the seat post
bracket, so you can tilt the saddle and move it forward as desired. Then, tighten the fastening system to avoid any play or
movement.
Handlebars
The height and angle of the handlebars can be adjusted by the fastening systems on the handlebar stem and/or handlebar
attachment.
To adjust the handlebar in height (Lancia Ypsilon Brio model) it is necessary to loosen the collar that tightens the telescopic
handlebar column allowing extraction or insertion to raise or lower the handlebar until the desired position is defined by tight-
ening the relative collar until it is not movable; in other cases, intervening on the joint on the handlebar attachment, loosening
the relative fixing screws and, once the desired position is defined, tightening it afterwards.
To adjust the angle of the handlebars, loosen the clamp on the stem, rotate the handlebars until the desired position is
reached and secure it by tightening the clamp until it can no longer be moved.
Brakes
The braking system installed on the product provides for the presence of mechanical disc brakes that can be operated on the
front wheel and on the rear wheel through the corresponding levers positioned on the handlebar, individually equipped with a
device (cut-off sensor) through which, by operating the brake lever to which it is connected, the immediate disengagement of
the propulsive action of the motor takes place.
The brake lever on the right side of the handlebar activates the rear brake and stops the rear wheel whereas the brake lever
on the left side of the handlebar activates the front brake and stops the front wheel.
The front and rear brake levers must be positioned and adjusted so they are comfortable to use and favour the natural posi-
tion of the hand and fingers used to pull them, thus minimising the force and amount of time required to pull the brake lever
whilst ensuring that the brake is applied evenly.
Check the operation of the brakes with a low speed brake test (max 6km/h) in an obstacle-free zone.
As the brake pads on the callipers become worn and their thickness is reduced, the brake lever will have to be pulled further
to exert the same braking force.
If the bike has a mechanical disc braking system, to compensate for this type of wear, the brake cable adjustment ring located
behind the corresponding lever will need to be adjusted to restore optimal braking conditions; if the brake pads are very
worn, they must be replaced.
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