Bike Safety Testing - VITORIA Nyx Hybrid e-road01 2021 Manual Do Propietario

Suspension setting
The forks and rear shocks used in Vitoria bikes consist of several
adjustment systems. When finetuning them please follow their
manufacturers' updated instructions. You can find this detailed
and updated information on the manufacturers' websites.
WARNING: Never use your suspension bike with insufficient or
excessive pressure in damping elements as this could be harmful
for them and even for you and your bike.
Basic settings
The rider's weight and their position on the bike determine the
settings for the fork and the rear shock. When you sit on the bike,
both the fork and the shock are compressed by a percentage of
their total travel; this percentage is called "sag". Different levels of
sag are recommended depending on how the bike is to be used.
Between 25%-30% of sag is recommended for Enduro and
allmountain bikes and between 30%-40% for freeride and
downhill bikes. Sag values can also be set according to the riding
style of each user. To do this it is recommended to carry out
several tests and adjust both rebound and compression to a more
customized taste.
WARNING: Your bike's handling is directly affected by each and
every one of the adjustments made to the suspension elements, so
it is advisable to be careful and cautious in the first few tests to
prevent possible crashes. Avoid making adjustments to the
suspension that can cause it to bottom out (end of travel) very
often; this will lengthen the service life of the suspension elements.
Chain adjustment
The chain is a fundamental and very important part of the bike, so
you must make sure it is lubricated at all time and tense at each of
the possible chainwheel-sprocket combinations. The chain's
tension is adjusted using the rear derailleur. It requires specific
technical knowledge, and we recommend you take your bike to
your authorized Vitoria dealer to make this adjustment. To extend
the service life of the chain and prevent deterioration of the
mechanism as far as possible, we recommend light pedaling
without applying excessive force on the pedals when changing
gear. Therefore, avoid shifting gears when applying maximum
force on the pedals. We also recommend you avoid extreme
chainring-sprocket combinations: the small chainring with the two
smallest sprockets, large chainring with the two largest sprockets.
These combinations lead to lateral deformation of the chain that
may affect the performance of the derailleurs and premature
wear of the drivetrain.

2.2 Bike safety testing

WARNING: Technological advances have made bicycles and their
components more complex, and the pace of innovation is
increasing. This constant evolution means it is impossible for this
manual to provide all the information required to properly repair
and/or maintain your bicycle. In order to minimize the chances of
an accident and possible injury, it is essential that you have any
repair or maintenance which is not specifically described in this
manual performed by your Vitoria dealer. It is equally important to
remember that your individual maintenance requirements will be
determined by everything from your riding style to geographic
location. Consult your dealer for help in determining your
maintenance requirements.
Before riding your bike it is essential that you quickly check its
safety systems and releases. They may have come loose on your
previous ride, or you might have forgotten to tighten them after
taking the bike apart to transport it. Every bolt and nut mounted
on the bike has its specific torque value. The correct tightening
force or torque cannot be generalized for all these parts. Normally
the manufacturer indicates the recommended torque values on its
component. Nevertheless, below are the standard torque values
of every component.
WARNING: Correct tightening force on fasteners – nuts, bolts,
screws – on your bicycle is important. Too little force and the
fastener may not hold securely. Too much force and the fastener
can strip threads, stretch, deform or break. Either way, incorrect
tightening force can result in component failure which can cause
you to lose control and fall.
WARNING: These values are recommendations only; as a rule you
should check the technical documentation for each of the
components to make the
documentation is included with your bike or is available on the
manufacturers' websites.
Torque in frames
The maximum torque of the bolts and axles in Vitoria frames are
shown in specific tables for each of our models. These
adjustments should be made at an authorized Vitoria dealer by a
professional mechanic. Please check with yours for any
adjustments of this kind you need to make to your Vitoria frame.
Wheel check
Lift up the front part of your bike and spin the wheel. Make sure
that the wheel is running in a uniform circular movement and
does not make any sideways or up-and-down movements. You
adjustments correctly. This
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