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Morpheus Owners Manual

covers all models

Duo

Brut

Omnis

Omnis Plus

Aurora

Summary of Contents for Aurora

Page 1: ...Morpheus Owners Manual covers all models Duo Brut Omnis Omnis Plus Aurora ...

Page 2: ...y years of enjoyment from this wonderful bike Contents 1 0 Introduction 1 1 1 Contents 1 1 2 Overview 2 2 0 Ridng your tandem 3 2 1 Basics 3 2 2 Safety while riding 3 2 3 Riding at night 3 2 4Wet weather riding 4 2 5 Clothing 4 3 0 Fit 4 3 1Weight distribution 4 3 2 Saddle height 4 3 3 Saddle angle and position 4 3 4 Forward extension and bar position 4 4 0 Controls and riding technique 4 4 1 Star...

Page 3: ...ndlebar captain 8 Headset 9 Hubs 10 Spokes 11 Rim 12 Saddle and post captain 13 Seat stoker 14 Seatpost quick release 15 Spokes 16 Timing chain 17 Tyres 18 Adjustable boom 19 Front platform mount point 20 Lower rack and front stand mounting point 21 Upper rack mounting point 1 3 5 6 8 7 11 12 13 14 16 9 9 11 10 10 19 20 21 ...

Page 4: ...s or bands over the body and bands for the arms and legs are also very effec tive 3 Make sure that your bike is well equipped with reflectors 2 4 Wet Weather Riding 1 Braking performance and stopping distances are very detrimentally affected in wet conditions compared to riding in the dry It is essential to make appropriate adjustments to your speed and to allow increased distance for stopping 2 T...

Page 5: ...ker pedals and should otherwise relax and not attempt to steer For some applications the Stoker may have an auxilliary drag brake 4 1 Starting and Stopping At start the Captain will mount the tandem keeping it stable so that the Stoker can sit on the front seat with feet on pedals ready to go The Captain will then sit and keeping the tandem upright with one leg will with the stoker start pedalling...

Page 6: ...ewheel downhill or with the wind behind you but you have to pedal up hills and against the wind If you are thinking of a full camping tour we would advise three brakes two discs and one rim It is also important to ensure that the luggage weight is well distributed possibly using both middle and rear panniers 6 1 Load Carrying The Morpheus is a great load carrier both for two people touring or shop...

Page 7: ...bles To adjust the brake cables loosen the locking nut on the barrel adjuster at the lever Screw the barrel adjuster out a little and check the brakes When squeezing the lever it shouldn t come too close to touching the handlebar grips When the lever is released the wheel should turn freely and not drag on the brakes Derailleur Cables These are adjusted in the same way as brake cables There is an ...

Page 8: ...s they happen to keep the frame in top condition It is also worth checking the frame periodically for signs of cracking which can occur if the bike has a hard impact The forks are made from chro moly steel and are also powder coated scratches should be touched up to prevent rusting As with the frame the forks should be checked if the bike sustains a hard impact 8 8 Quick release Quick releases are...

Page 9: ... 3 5 6 bar 80 PSI 6 bar 8 10 Wheels The wheels on your tandem are made up of three components the rim which holds the tyre on and provides a braking surface the spokes which support the hub in the middle of the rim and the hub around which the wheel rotates All three parts should be checked regularly as per maintenance table rims should be checked for wear and straightness spokes that they are all...

Page 10: ...ing activity can result in injury or death Cycling is no different in this regardIng many ways Nevertheless the riders that s you is expressly assuming the risk for any injury and or property damage that may result from using our product as well as for any and all injuries and or property damages caused by someone riding your bike We have no control over how the bike is used or maintained It s you...

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