When our mechanics have finished preparing your bike in our workshop and done a test run, they will turn the handlebar and remove the pedals so that the bike can be delivered to you without damage. Our carrier then reassembles the pedals and straightens the handlebar. Obviously, there is no obligation to use this service, you can also do it yourself! Please find below some instructions as to which tools you need and what to do.

Assembly instructions for mountain and road bikes.

In these instructions you will find how to mount the handlebar properly on a mountain or road bike. These bikes have what is called an A-head stem. Click here for an enlarged version of the MTB instructions and here for the road bike instructions. How to straighten the handlebar

1. Loosen the top cap on your stem a couple of turns and do the same with the bolts.
2. You can now rotate the handlebar a quarter turn. Turn it straight, at right angles to the tyre.
3. Now, tighten the top cap by hand. The top cap ensures that you have no slack. If the handlebar turns heavily, you have tightened the top cap too much. If you feel a tap in the steering head, the top cap should be tightened a bit more.
4. Finally, tighten the bolts on the stem alternately. Tightening by hand will suffice.

How to install the pedals

1. When you’re installing the pedals please note that the left pedal will only fit in the left crank, and the right pedal only in the right crank. The right crank is where the chain rings are. Near the thread on your pedal you will see an 'L' for left or an 'R' for right.
2. Start by turning the pedals in by hand, as far as you can. If you cannot turn the pedal a couple of times by hand, check again if you have the 'L' or 'R'.
3. When you can no longer turn by hand, take a tool. Some pedals can be tightened with a 15 mm pedal spanner, others require an Allen key.
4. Tighten the pedal well. If it is not tight enough, it may come off later on and damage the thread.

How to set your saddle height

1. Sit on the saddle and stretch your leg without overstretching it. When the leg is straight you should be able to put your heel on the pedal. As you cycle with the ball of your foot this method of measuring ensures that your leg is slightly bent in its normal cycling position.
2. If your saddle is too low or too high, loosen the Allen key a few turns and move the saddle up or down.
3. When the saddle is at the right height, tighten the seat clamp. Again, tightening by hand will suffice.

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Assembly instructions for a standard stem.

In these instructions you will find how to install your handlebar properly on a standard stem, with which many city bikes are equipped. Click here for an enlargement. How to straighten the handlebar

1. Using an Allen key, loosen the bolt a couple of turns, which will suffice to be able to turn the handlebar.
2. Rotate the handlebar a quarter turn until it is at right angles to the tyre. If necessary, you can also adjust the height of the handlebar now by pulling the stem up a bit. Then, tighten the bolt well.

How to install the pedals

1. When you’re installing the pedals please note that the left pedal will only fit in the left crank, and the right pedal only in the right crank. The right crank is where the chain rings are. Near the thread on your pedal you will see an 'L' for left or an 'R' for right.
2. Start by turning the pedals in by hand, as far as you can. If you cannot turn the pedal a couple of times by hand, check again if you have the 'L' or 'R'.
3. When you can no longer turn by hand, take a tool. Some pedals can be tightened with a 15 mm pedal spanner, others require an Allen key.
4. Tighten the pedal well. If it is not tight enough, it may come off later on and damage the thread.

How to set your saddle height

1. Sit on the saddle and stretch your leg without overstretching it. When the leg is straight you should be able to put your heel on the pedal. As you cycle with the ball of your foot this method of measuring ensures that your leg is slightly bent in its normal cycling position.
2. If your saddle is too low or too high, loosen the Allen key a few turns and move the saddle up or down.
3. When the saddle is at the right height, tighten the seat clamp. Again, tightening by hand will suffice.

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Assembly instructions for an adjustable stem.

In these instructions you will find how to install your handlebar properly on an adjustable stem, with which many city bikes are equipped. Click here for an enlargement. How to straighten the handlebar

1. Open the handle on top of the stem.
2. Using an Allen key, loosen the bolt a couple of turns, which will suffice to be able to turn the handlebar.
3. Rotate the handlebar a quarter turn until it is at right angles to the tyre. If necessary, you can also adjust the height of the handlebar now by pulling the stem up a bit. Then, tighten the bolt well.
4. If you want, you can tilt the handlebar into a comfortable position. Then, close the handle et voilà, the handlebar is fixed.

How to install the pedals

1. When you’re installing the pedals please note that the left pedal will only fit in the left crank, and the right pedal only in the right crank. The right crank is where the chain rings are. Near the thread on your pedal you will see an 'L' for left or an 'R' for right.
2. Start by turning the pedals in by hand, as far as you can. If you cannot turn the pedal a couple of times by hand, check again if you have the 'L' or 'R'.
3. When you can no longer turn by hand, take a tool. Some pedals can be tightened with a 15 mm pedal spanner, others require an Allen key.
4. Tighten the pedal well. If it is not tight enough, it may come off later on and damage the thread.

How to set your saddle height

1. Sit on the saddle and stretch your leg without overstretching it. When the leg is straight you should be able to put your heel on the pedal. As you cycle with the ball of your foot this method of measuring ensures that your leg is slightly bent in its normal cycling position.
2. If your saddle is too low or too high, loosen the Allen key a few turns and move the saddle up or down.
3. When the saddle is at the right height, tighten the seat clamp. Again, tightening by hand will suffice.

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Assembly instructions for an A-head adjustable stem.

In these instructions you will find how to install your handlebar properly when you have an A-head adjustable stem, with which many higher-end electric bikes are equipped.Click here for an enlargement. How to straighten the handlebar

1. Open the handle on top of the stem.
2. Using an Allen key, loosen the two bolts a couple of turns.
3. Rotate the handlebar a quarter turn until it is at right angles to the tyre. If necessary, you can also adjust the height of the handlebar now by pulling the stem up a bit without going over the max line. Then, tighten the bolts well.
4. If you want, you can tilt the handlebar into a comfortable position. Then, close the handle et voilà, the handlebar is fixed.

How to install the pedals

1. When you’re installing the pedals please note that the left pedal will only fit in the left crank, and the right pedal only in the right crank. The right crank is where the chain rings are. Near the thread on your pedal you will see an 'L' for left or an 'R' for right.
2. Start by turning the pedals in by hand, as far as you can. If you cannot turn the pedal a couple of times by hand, check again if you have the 'L' or 'R'.
3. When you can no longer turn by hand, take a tool. Some pedals can be tightened with a 15 mm pedal spanner, others require an Allen key.
4. Tighten the pedal well. If it is not tight enough, it may come off later on and damage the thread.

How to set your saddle height

1. Sit on the saddle and stretch your leg without overstretching it. When the leg is straight you should be able to put your heel on the pedal. As you cycle with the ball of your foot this method of measuring ensures that your leg is slightly bent in its normal cycling position.
2. If your saddle is too low or too high, loosen the Allen key a few turns and move the saddle up or down.
3. When the saddle is at the right height, tighten the seat clamp. Again, tightening by hand will suffice.
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