Hi,
I received my Endurace Allroad yesterday.
It's my first bike of my own, and I think it's really awesome. I can't wait to get out and ride it.
I assembled it earlier today, and everything went smoothly.
However, I still have a few questions:
- What's the best way to adjust the handlebars?
- I also feel like I can pull the front brake lever quite far, and the front brake squeals. Is that normal? Or does the brake just need to bed in, and will it become firmer on its own over time?
- Do I need to oil the chain, or is it already lubricated?
Thanks a lot, and sorry if these are questions you get all the time.
Best regards
by Public-Brief-4444
3 Comments
1. The flat part of the rubber where your hands rest should be either horizontal or slightly pointing upwards.
2. The lever throw isn’t that big of a problem, look into the break caliper to check how much is left on the pads to be sure.
3. It should have a factory grease on it. It is mainly there to prevent the chain rusting during shipping and isn’t the best at lubricating the chain for riding. You should degrease the chain and use proper chain lubricant.
Not an expert, but I’d still lower the handlebar a bit. After that, rotate the hoods so they’re straight or angled slightly upward. That way you keep a comfortable wrist position and won’t lose grip when riding on the hoods.
Your brake rotors and pads also need to be bedded in. Find an empty parking lot or a quiet road and do a series of smooth, progressively harder stops from moderate speed. Don’t come to a complete stop while still squeezing the brake lever. Release the lever just before you stop so you don’t leave pad material deposited in one spot on the rotor.
I’d also lube the chain. It’ll be fine for the first 20–30 km with the factory grease, but adding your preferred chain lube after the first ride will usually give you a quieter and smoother drivetrain.
Great choice!
1. I can’t see fully but the bars look like they are rotated up a bit high. Try with the 0 degree marker closer to the middle of the stem – about where you have the 20 degree mark now. Also already mentioned you want the flat tops of your levers where your hands rest to be horizontal or ever so slightly tilted up.
2. This looks about right. Have a quick Google online how to bed your brakes in.
3. My personal preference would be to decrease the chain and then apply some lube. I find the original grease is quite sticky and attracts a lot of dirt.
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