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67. 

If you have an ahead type, place the 

Insert Collar (Part C6) inside the top of the 
fork neck tube. Tap it down so that at least 
2/3rds is inside. Doing so may push the star 
nut downwards – that’s OK. 

68. 

Fit the Steerer Extension Tube (Part C3 

and C4).  

69. 

If you have an ahead type, screw the 

Ahead Tensioning Bolt Extension (Part C5) 
onto the end of original tensioning bolt and 
the insert and firmly tension the head 
bearings.  

70. 

Tighten the Pivot Clamp bolts (Part C3).  

71. 

If you have an ahead type, lift the handle 

bars and stem and place the stem over the 
Steering Tube Extension.  

72. 

Fit the cranks and chainwheel to the crank 

axle.  

73. 

Fit the front deraileur. 

74. 

Refit the chain.  

Fit the cruzbike seat 

75. 

Remove the saddle from the bike, then 

remove the saddle rail clamp assembly from 
the saddle. Store the saddle (or throw it 
away - he he). Fit the Seat Rails to the Seat 
Back using the 3 bolts provided.  

76. 

Use two bolts to join the seat pan and 

seat back, place the rubber gromet between 
them, and the washers under the bolt head 
and nut. 

 

77. 

Using the Binding Clamp fix the seat to 

the seat post.  

78. 

Get the seat support bracket and position 

it on the cross bar. The flanges form an arc. 
Position the lower part of the arc to be 8” (20 
cm) in front of the seat post tube. Make sure 
that the highest part of the row of tabs is 
towards the FRONT.  

 

79. 

There are 4 pairs of holes in the centre of 

the seat pan. Place the seat on the support 
with the third pair of holes (counting from the 
front) at the lowest point.  

80. 

Fix the rubber strip with tape to the cross 

bar beneath where the bracket will fit.  

81. 

Undo the hose clamps and thread them 

through at least two of the pairs of holes in 
the the seat support bracket so the clamp 
can go around the horozontal bar of the 
bike. Make sure the screw heads of the 
hose clamp are facing down.  

82. 

Place the seat support on the bike, check 

that the seat support is level, (that neither 
the left or right side is higher than the other) 
and do the hose clamps up firmly around the 
horozontal bar.  

83. 

Place the seat pan on the seat support 

bracket and attach with the bolts provided.  

 

84. 

Position the seat back and attach to the 

seat pan with the bolts provided, and on 
each bolt place a rubber gromet as a spacer 
between the seat pan and seat back. 
Tighten these nuts until the spacing between 
the seat pan and seat back is around 3/16” 
(5mm). 

85. 

Lean the seat back about 30 degrees 

back from the verticle and adjust the height 
of the the seat post tube to connect the 
saddle rail clamp assembly. Note that the 
clamp bolt can be in front of, or behind the 
seat post as required. 

Summary of Contents for Freerider

Page 1: ...rive system that is unlike and other bicycle on the market Like a child s tricycle the pedaling and steering system are unified and create a unique set of handling characteristics Starting up from a s...

Page 2: ...possible to anticipate every situation or condition that can occur while riding this Manual makes no representation about the safe use of the bicycle under all conditions There are risks associated wi...

Page 3: ...Safety 14 Wet Weather Riding 15 Night Riding 15 Extreme stunt or competition riding 16 Changing Components or Adding Accessories 17 8 Technical Information 18 A Wheels 18 B Seatpost Quick Release 21...

Page 4: ...ty performance and service information for specific components such as suspension or pedals on your bicycle or for accessories such as helmets or lights that you purchase may also be available Make su...

Page 5: ...ia of the steering function and so calls for the rider to become familiar with its feel and its responsiveness Front Triangle and Fork The front triangle takes the form of a tetrahedron and is pivoted...

Page 6: ...he seatback or lift your leg over the seat pan Or you need to be comfortable that you can lie the bike over step over it and lift it up between your straddling legs If you cannot comfortably use at le...

Page 7: ...brake lever reach the more critical it is to have correctly adjusted brakes so that full braking power can be applied within the available brake lever travel Brake lever travel insufficient to apply f...

Page 8: ...Your local bike shop may also be a good resource NOTE Correct fit is an essential element of bicycling safety performance and comfort Making the adjustments to your bicycle that result in correct fit...

Page 9: ...ated see Section 8 G 1 Check by putting one hand on the seat one on the intersection of the handlebars and stem then bouncing your weight on the bike while looking at tire deflection Compare what you...

Page 10: ...d condition If not have your dealer or local bike shop replace them Make sure the handlebar ends and extensions are plugged If not plug them before you ride If the handlebars have bar end extensions m...

Page 11: ...you will need to adjust the distance of the pedals for your leg length Loosen the quick release clamp on the TFT and firmly grip the outer TFT Keeping at least one foot on the ground push or pull the...

Page 12: ...ng the brakes or the rear wheel could lift off the ground the bike rotate forward and tip you over the handlebars causing serious injury Applying brakes too hard can lock up a wheel which could cause...

Page 13: ...ction 8 D 4 Be careful to keep body parts and other objects away from the sharp teeth of chain rings the moving chain the turning pedals and cranks and the spinning wheels of your bicycle 5 Always wea...

Page 14: ...or jumps If you intend to do stunts wheelies jumps or go racing with your bike despite our advice not to read Section 2 F Downhill Stunt or Competition Biking now Think carefully about your skills bef...

Page 15: ...ight is many times more dangerous than riding during the day A cyclist is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see Therefore children should never ride at dawn at dusk or at night Adults wh...

Page 16: ...k your dealer or local bike shop about traffic safety classes or a good book on bicycle traffic safety Extreme stunt or competition riding Whether you call it Aggro Hucking Freeride North Shore Downhi...

Page 17: ...ltimately avoiding injury is your responsibility Changing Components or Adding Accessories There are many components and accessories available to enhance the comfort performance and appearance of your...

Page 18: ...it works how to use it properly and how much force you need to apply to secure the wheel WARNING The full force of the cam action is needed to clamp the wheel securely Holding the nut with one hand an...

Page 19: ...the caliper See also Section 8 C 1 Move the quick release lever so that it curves away from the wheel This is the OPEN position 2 Insert the rear wheel between the dropouts of the rear triangle so th...

Page 20: ...fork leg and is curved toward the wheel fig 7a fig 8 To apply enough clamping force you should have to wrap your fingers around a frame tube for leverage and the lever should leave a clear imprint in...

Page 21: ...trol and fall 1 If your bike has rim brakes disengage the brake s quick release mechanism to open the clearance between the tire and the brake pads see Section 4 C figs 11 through 15 2 Shift the rear...

Page 22: ...ut clockwise a quarter turn then try again C Brakes WARNING 1 Riding with improperly adjusted brakes or worn brake pads is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death 2 Applying brakes too har...

Page 23: ...speed at which it was going This causes a transfer of weight to the front wheel or under heavy braking around the front wheel hub which could send you flying over the handlebars A wheel with more weig...

Page 24: ...chain from one gear sprocket to another The smaller sprockets on the gear cluster produce higher gear ratios Pedaling in the higher gears requires greater pedaling effort but takes you a greater dista...

Page 25: ...cquired with practice Until it becomes a reflex action the technique requires concentration that can distract your attention and cause you to lose control and fall Practice the use of toeclips and str...

Page 26: ...zard free area Suspension can increase control and comfort by allowing the wheels to better follow the terrain This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster but you must not confuse the enhanc...

Page 27: ...direction than in the other The sidewall marking of a unidirectional tire will have an arrow showing the correct rotation direction If your bike has unidirectional tires be sure that they are mounted...

Page 28: ...may be a modest charge for this service A Service Intervals Some service and maintenance can and should be performed by the owner and require no special tools or knowledge beyond what is presented in...

Page 29: ...omponent s life cycle is exceeded the component can suddenly and catastrophically fail causing serious injury or death to the rider Scratches cracks fraying and discoloration are signs of stress cause...

Page 30: ...t 3 Carefully lift the bike from the carton and place on your prepared area 4 Cut the cable ties holding the handlebar to the frame 5 Turn the front triangle forward and with a 5mm Allen key loosen th...

Page 31: ...the parts box Tighten the four bolts using a 4mm Allen key and a 10 mm spanner 11 Take the red reflector from the parts box and the clamp as shown in the picture below slide over the seat post and ad...

Page 32: ...ain ring arrange the chain as pictured and release the front brake cable 17 Take the front wheel the one with the cluster of gears and place it as pictured before pushing it home so that the axle is s...

Page 33: ...handlebar clamp bolts Loosen the brake lever clamps 5mm Allen key and the twist grip gear changer 3mm Allen accessed from underneath and rotate the controls so that the levers are pointing forwards 21...

Page 34: ...pairs of pictures note the location of the safety bolt and the clearance to the U bracket When the TFT is fully extended top it comes to rest against the bolt head above and so the TFT cannot disengag...

Page 35: ...lowing parts do any subassembly needed to prepare the items as pictured 1 Telescoping Front Tube TFT Sleeve with Quick Release Clamp 2 Chainstay with bushings inserted and three piece bolt 3 Chainstay...

Page 36: ...shown 5 Bolt nut grommet pair of washers x 2 not shown 6 Seat back cushion not shown 1 Seat Pan 2 Seat Mount 3 Bolt washer nut x 4 4 Rubber Strip 5 Ring Clamps 6 Seat pan cushion not shown 1 bushings...

Page 37: ...Now is the time to buy a mirror of your choosing Most are convex meaning they curved outward not inward These give a wider view BUT TRAFFIC APPROACHING FROM BEHIND MAY BE TOO SMALL TO SEE CLEARLY part...

Page 38: ...ere is 135 mm betwe en the dropout sof the fork legs The legs must not be squeezed together or pushed apart they must remain parallel 55 The clearance between the top of the tyre and the fork crown is...

Page 39: ...r part of the arc to be 8 20 cm in front of the seat post tube Make sure that the highest part of the row of tabs is towards the FRONT 79 There are 4 pairs of holes in the centre of the seat pan Place...

Page 40: ...nd the knees adjust pedals closer 100 Sore on top of knees adjust pedals further away 101 Recumbent butt bum kind of goes to sleep feels sore seat is too flat move it forward on the seat support so th...

Page 41: ...feels too small then you have reached that limit 111 Upgrade the drive train componentry 112 Visit http www cruzbike com forums and see the Conversion Kit board for contact with other cruzbikers who...

Page 42: ...collateral to or affecting this agreement Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty Some states do not allow a...

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