I General User Manual 13Make sure you fit or screw in the pedals straight, asotherwise you could damage the thread in the crankarm beyond repair.1 MTB system pedals2 Touring or sports pedals3 Road bike system pedals1 2 3Only use the designated cleats and shoes for MTB,racing and system pedals. If you use other cleats/shoes you may slip out of the pedals.Riders who are inexperienced in the use of MTB systempedals or road system pedals, also referred to as clickpedals, are vulnerable to falls with potentially seriousconsequences. If you use system pedals, practise clickinginto the pedal and releasing the shoe from the pedal whenthe bike is stationary. Never practise this in road traffic.Read the user manual of the pedal and shoe manufacturer.You can also find more information on this subject inthe Internet. A list of links is provided in ➠ Chapter 29"Link list" .9.2 Adjusting the seat position9.2.1 Adjusting the bike saddleThe seat position is decisive for your well-being and cy-cling performance.› Do not remove or change the seatpost or saddleclamp. If you change or modify components, thisrenders the warranty invalid.› Tighten all screws to the prescribed torque asotherwise screws could shear off and compo-nents could come loose or detach altogether (see➠ Chapter 30 "Technical data").Only work on the bike if you have the correct toolsand requisite knowledge. Always have complex orsafety-relevant work carried out by a specialist cycleshop.9.2.2 Operating the quick-release device› All quick-release devices must be tightened se-curely before you set off. Check this before everyjourney.› If you leave your bike unattended, check that allquick-release devices are correctly secured be-fore setting off again.› When closing the quick-release lever to lock it,it must be necessary to apply a force that causesyou to make a fist with your hand as otherwisethe quick-release device could come loose.
