[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"help-root-en":3,"\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fadjust-saddle":29,"help-navigation-en":221},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"category":13,"categoryTitle":13,"description":14,"extension":15,"image":13,"meta":16,"navigation":17,"ogImage":18,"path":21,"robots":22,"schemaOrg":13,"seo":23,"sitemap":26,"stem":27,"__hash__":28},"help_en\u002Fhelp\u002Findex.md","Help Center",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":9},"minimark",[],{"title":10,"searchDepth":11,"depth":11,"links":12},"",2,[],null,"Answers to frequently asked questions about your Torks subscription, the bike, and riding.","md",{},false,{"component":19,"props":20},"Plain.takumi",{"title":5},"\u002Fhelp","index, follow",{"title":24,"description":25,"robots":22},"Support - Help Center","Find answers about Torks e-bike subscriptions, delivery, maintenance, safety, and contact options — or reach support by WhatsApp, email, or chat.",{"loc":21},"help\u002Findex","Zq4IUlF-M7tuE08Q6aMCu56TDokdAWQ7iiZ5zumhzRw",{"id":30,"title":31,"body":32,"category":206,"categoryTitle":207,"description":208,"extension":15,"image":13,"meta":209,"navigation":210,"ogImage":211,"path":214,"robots":13,"schemaOrg":13,"seo":215,"sitemap":218,"stem":219,"__hash__":220},"help_en\u002Fhelp\u002F2.bike\u002F09.adjust-saddle.md","How do I adjust the saddle position?",{"type":7,"value":33,"toc":199},[34,39,43,47,55,76,82,90,94,97,106,113,119,125,133,138,142,145,160,165,169,172,186,192],[35,36,38],"h2",{"id":37},"adjusting-the-bike-to-your-size","Adjusting the bike to your size",[40,41,42],"p",{},"Before hitting the road, take a few minutes to adjust your bike. 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As a general rule, when the pedal is horizontal (at the 3 o'clock position), your knee should be directly above the pedal axle.",[59,131,132],{},"Tighten the bolt securely.",[40,134,135,137],{},[51,136,80],{},": Make sure the saddle is properly aligned and secure before riding.",[35,139,141],{"id":140},"saddle-tilt","Saddle tilt",[40,143,144],{},"The same bolt under the saddle also allows you to adjust the tilt:",[56,146,147,150,157],{},[59,148,149],{},"Slightly loosen the bolt under the saddle.",[59,151,152,153,156],{},"Tilt the saddle forwards or backwards using the serrated teeth designed to hold the chosen angle. A ",[51,154,155],{},"flat"," (horizontal) position suits most riders. 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A Torks team member will be there to assist you.",{"title":265,"path":266,"stem":267,"description":268,"image":13},"What area does Torks cover?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fservice-area","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F07.service-area","Delivery, maintenance, and returns: find out which areas are covered by Torks services in Switzerland.",{"title":270,"path":271,"stem":272,"description":273,"image":13},"Can I subscribe to Torks if I live outside the service area?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fsubscription-outside-area","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F08.subscription-outside-area","Yes, you can subscribe even if you live outside the service area. Find out about delivery and repair options.",{"title":275,"path":276,"stem":277,"description":278,"image":13},"Can I buy a Torks bike?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fbuy-torks-bike","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F09.buy-torks-bike","Torks bikes are not for sale. Choose a flexible subscription with maintenance, repairs, and theft cover included instead of buying outright.",{"title":280,"path":281,"stem":282,"description":283,"image":13},"Is the bike shared with other people?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fbike-shared-with-others","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F10.bike-shared-with-others","No, it's your bike, for you alone, for the entire duration of your subscription.",{"title":285,"path":286,"stem":287,"description":288,"image":13},"Can I share my Torks bike with other people?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fshare-my-bike","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F11.share-my-bike","Yes, you can lend your bike for non-commercial use, but you remain responsible as the contract holder.",{"title":290,"path":291,"stem":292,"description":293,"image":13},"Can I use a Torks bike for commercial purposes, such as deliveries or courier work?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fcommercial-use","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F12.commercial-use","No, commercial use is not permitted. Companies can contact us for a dedicated offer for their employees.",{"title":295,"path":296,"stem":297,"description":298,"image":13},"Is there a deposit to pay?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fdeposit","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F13.deposit","No deposit is required for a Torks e-bike subscription. 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The Torks bike is a 25 km\u002Fh e-bike with an Ananda motor.",{"title":312,"path":313,"stem":314,"description":315,"image":13},"What are the specifications of the Torks bike?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Ftorks-bike-specifics","help\u002F2.bike\u002F02.torks-bike-specifics","Frame, motor, battery, brakes, accessories: find the full technical specifications of the Torks bike.",{"title":317,"path":318,"stem":319,"description":320,"image":13},"How does delivery work?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fdelivery","help\u002F2.bike\u002F03.delivery","Free pick-up at a collection point or at an event: two options to receive your Torks bike.",{"title":322,"path":323,"stem":324,"description":325,"image":13},"How do I find the bike ID?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fbike-id","help\u002F2.bike\u002F04.bike-id","The bike ID is located on the frame, between the rear wheel and the seat post. Here's how to find it.",{"title":327,"path":328,"stem":329,"description":330,"image":13},"How do repairs and maintenance work?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Frepairs-maintenance","help\u002F2.bike\u002F05.repairs-maintenance","Free service point or home technician: two simple options to maintain or repair your Torks bike.",{"title":332,"path":333,"stem":334,"description":335,"image":13},"Can I have my bike repaired at a third-party workshop or do it myself?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fthird-party-repair","help\u002F2.bike\u002F06.third-party-repair","No, only Torks mechanics are authorised to work on the bike. The service is free of charge.",{"title":337,"path":338,"stem":339,"description":340,"image":13},"Is tyre inflation included in the subscription?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Ftire-inflation-included","help\u002F2.bike\u002F07.tire-inflation-included","Tyre inflation is not included, but your tyres have standard car valves. Recommended pressure: 4.0 bar.",{"title":342,"path":343,"stem":344,"description":345,"image":13},"What's in the accessory pouch?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Faccessory-pouch","help\u002F2.bike\u002F08.accessory-pouch","Charger, battery key, and Allen keys: discover the contents of the pouch delivered before your subscription starts.",{"title":31,"path":214,"stem":219,"description":208,"image":13},{"title":348,"path":349,"stem":350,"description":351,"image":13},"How do I adjust the handlebars?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fadjust-handlebars","help\u002F2.bike\u002F10.adjust-handlebars","Height and angle: adjust the handlebars of your Torks bike for a comfortable riding position.",{"title":353,"path":354,"stem":355,"description":356,"image":13},"Can I install my own basket or accessory?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Finstall-basket-accessory","help\u002F2.bike\u002F11.install-basket-accessory","Absolutely! The bike is yours for the duration of your subscription. You can personalise it to your liking.",{"title":358,"path":359,"stem":360,"description":361,"image":13},"Is a lock provided?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Flock-provided","help\u002F2.bike\u002F12.lock-provided","Yes, a combination lock with a sturdy chain is provided with the bike.",{"title":363,"path":364,"stem":365,"description":366,"image":13},"Is the bike available in different colours?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fbike-colors","help\u002F2.bike\u002F13.bike-colors","No, it comes in white with a blue stripe, which simplifies logistics and ensures the best price.",{"title":368,"path":369,"stem":370,"description":371,"image":13},"Is it a men's or women's model?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fmens-womens-model","help\u002F2.bike\u002F14.mens-womens-model","The Torks e-bike is unisex with a low step-through frame, suitable for most body types. One model simplifies sizing, delivery, and swaps.",{"title":373,"path":374,"stem":375,"description":376,"image":13},"Do you offer bikes that go up to 45 km\u002Fh?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fbike-45kmh","help\u002F2.bike\u002F15.bike-45kmh","Torks does not yet offer a 45 km\u002Fh speed pedelec. Our current e-bike assists up to 25 km\u002Fh; stay tuned if a faster model arrives.",{"title":378,"path":379,"stem":380,"description":381,"image":13},"Do you offer cargo or long-tail bikes?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fcargo-long-tail","help\u002F2.bike\u002F16.cargo-long-tail","Torks does not yet offer cargo or long-tail e-bikes. A family-friendly model is planned; contact us if you need an alternative for now.",{"title":383,"path":384,"stem":385,"children":386,"page":-1,"description":388,"image":389},"Riding safely","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsafety","help\u002F3.safety\u002Findex",[387,390,395,400,405,410,415,420],{"title":383,"path":384,"stem":385,"description":388,"image":389},"Essential tips for riding with confidence, using your bike correctly, and developing the right reflexes.","\u002Fimg\u002Fhelp\u002Fsafety\u002Fhow-to-use.png",{"title":391,"path":392,"stem":393,"description":394,"image":13},"What checks should you do before riding?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsafety\u002Fpre-ride-checks","help\u002F3.safety\u002F1.pre-ride-checks","Before every ride, take 30 seconds for a quick check. 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Learn the traffic rules you need to know.",{"title":421,"path":422,"stem":423,"description":424,"image":13},"How to charge the bike battery?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsafety\u002Fcharge-battery","help\u002F3.safety\u002F7.charge-battery","Charge your removable battery regularly with the supplied charger. Tips on maintenance, storage, and safety.",{"title":426,"path":427,"stem":428,"children":429,"page":17},"Contact","\u002Fhelp\u002Fcontact","help\u002F4.contact",[430,435],{"title":431,"path":432,"stem":433,"description":434,"image":13},"How to contact Torks?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fcontact\u002Fcontact-torks","help\u002F4.contact\u002F1.contact-torks","WhatsApp, email, voicemail, or live chat: the best ways to reach the Torks team.",{"title":436,"path":437,"stem":438,"description":439,"image":13},"How to request a repair?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fcontact\u002Frequest-repair","help\u002F4.contact\u002F2.request-repair","Report a technical issue and submit a repair request from your Torks account. 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