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2011
ASSEMBLY MANUAL

ADVENTURE
SPRINT
VORTEX

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Page 2: ...14 2 8 Fit the seat 14 2 9 Fit the front boom to an approximate position 15 2 10 Fit the pedals 15 2 11 Adjust the seat angle 15 2 12 Set the handlebars 16 2 13 Set the front boom 16 2 14 Install the front derailleur cable 17 2 15 Check the chain tube lengths 18 2 16 Fit the chain 19 2 17 Check the gear shifting 21 2 18 Fit the mirror 22 2 19 Fit the flag 22 2 20 Reflectors and Bell 22 2 21 Check ...

Page 3: ...sumes that you have some basic knowledge of bicycle maintenance Recumbent trikes may be a little different from the cycles you are familiar with so please take a moment to read through this document You will find the latest version of this manual in a download able PDF format on our website Throughout the manual we have included some Tips which have been learned from over 20 years of experience bu...

Page 4: ...re used in a number of places on your trike it is important that they are tightened correctly A quick release that isn t fully and properly closed can result in parts coming loose or moving while riding This could cause a serious accident A quick release system consists of two basic parts a lever that provides the clamping force and an adjusting nut that alters the clamping tension With the part y...

Page 5: ...ted to rush through Your trike is secured in the box using several cable ties zip ties which will have to be cut with a knife scissors or snips be careful not to cut through the parts or to mark the paintwork Have a good look at the various packages and familiarize yourself with the various parts In addition to the main components shown below there are other small packages of parts Don t open them...

Page 6: ...led on 20 inch models supplied separately on 26 inch models Rear Derailleur attached by its cable and fastened to the rear section Axle bolts Seat Cover and Frame mesh seat models Or Seat and Cover hard shell seat models ...

Page 7: ...the QR Quick Release latch to retract the safety pin and close the hinge Make sure the safety pin is properly engaged Swing the QR and its connecting pin forwards 90 degrees into the slot on the front part of the hinge Tighten the QR on the hinge If the QR is loose the adjusting nut may be tightened slightly If you have ordered a model with a 26 inch or 700c rear wheel then insert the rear wheel f...

Page 8: ... B tension washer tab b adjust screw is clear of the rear derailleur dropout tab Tighten the 5 mm hex hanger bolt to 70 85 in lbs 8 10 Nm The derailleur stop screws have already been pre adjusted in the factory If you feel the derailleur needs to be re adjusted then please refer to the manufacturer s instructions sheets packaged with the derailleur 2 6 Fit the front wheels and brakes There are 3 d...

Page 9: ...e M6 nylock nut onto the axle bolt which is protruding on the inside of the kingpost Tighten using a 13mm 1 2 wrench and a 10mm wrench are needed to tighten the front wheels After the first time the nut has been installed and removed the 13mm wrench will not be necessary you can lock the axle in place by leaning gently on the wheel It is important that these bolts are tight you will not damage the...

Page 10: ... 2 caliper positioning bolts CPS that attach the caliper to the mounting bracket Tighten one then the other repeating until they are at the specified torque Turn both pad adjustment knobs counterclockwise about 2 or 3 click to give sufficient clearance between the pads and the rotor Use the pad adjustment knobs whenever you need to adjust your brakes the adjustment at the brake lever is only for r...

Page 11: ...e enough for the caliper to move freely Turn adjustment knob until the rotor is centered in the caliper Squeeze the brake lever to compress the brake pads firmly on the rotor While still holding the brake lever tighten the CPS bolts Once they are tight you can let go of the lever Back the adjustment knob off counterclockwise until the rotor spins freely Now you can dial the pad in or out until you...

Page 12: ...ll not damage the bearing by tightening to the required torque Repeat the fitting procedure for the other wheel New brakes are supplied fully retracted with a red plastic insert between the pads With a firm grip pull the red insert out from between the pads it just clips in place Do not squeeze the brake lever without the plastic insert or brake rotor between the pads If you do the brake pistons w...

Page 13: ...rench are needed to tighten the front wheels After the first time the nut has been installed and removed the 13mm wrench will not be necessary you can lock the axle in place by leaning gently on the wheel Before tightening the axle bolt see table in Appendix A for torque setting check that the drum pin is properly located It is important that these bolts are tight you will not damage the bearing b...

Page 14: ...ts and sliding them to the required position To install the breathable cover remove the protective paper from the double faced tape on the seat put the Ventisit cover in place and press firmly over the taped areas The cover will stick in place sufficiently to stop it from sliding around The cover can be removed and replaced many times before the tape becomes non sticky 2 8 Fit the seat If you have...

Page 15: ...Your own if not ordered from us Note the pedal threads are handed The right hand pedal tightens in the normal direction the left hand pedal has a left hand thread and tightens in the opposite direction to normal Tighten the pedals to the torque shown in Appendix A 2 11 Adjust the seat angle Check the tyres are inflated and then sit on the trike and decide whether the seat angle suits you The seat ...

Page 16: ...with they are not meant for this purpose Under normal use the handlebars will not slip in their clamps they will however move if subjected to an abnormal force There is also no need to pull on the handlebars when riding The trike is easily steered with a light grip of the fingers 2 13 Set the front boom With the seat angle and handlebars set determine the boom position by sitting on the trike and ...

Page 17: ...connects to the front derailleur will depend on the model fitted to your trike Pull through any slack cable While holding the cable taut turn the shifter through its range of movement to check the cable moves smoothly and that the cable is properly seated inside the shifter Run the cable under the cable anchor washer and hold taut Tighten the 5 mm hex cable anchor bolt to 5 Nm 44 in lbs Be careful...

Page 18: ... do These clips are pre tightened at the factory and are designed to allow some movement of the top front and rear tubes for correct chain alignment when in different gears Check for clearance between the chain tubes and the front chainset If the top or bottom chain tube at the front is too long shorten them by cutting the tube at the front end to the required length with a sharp knife ...

Page 19: ...the chain through the tubes so that the unconnected end of the chain at the top at the back is the longer one TIP make sure the chain is correctly routed through the rear derailleur cage and goes the correct side of the tab on the derailleur cage between the two jockey wheels At the back of the trike checking that the chain is not twisted inside the chain tube Twist it all the way in one direction...

Page 20: ...till move up a fraction Use an R pin to help stop the chain going back up the chain tube Connect the ends of the chain using the quick connect links supplied Make sure that the chain is not twisted The chain will be quite tight so moving it onto the small chainring at the front will make connecting the ends easier check that there is not too much slack when using the smallest chain ring and smalle...

Page 21: ... the smallest rear cog While turning the pedals move the shifter up 1 click to the 8 position If the chain hesitates or does not shift to the second cog increase the cable tension by turning the shifter barrel adjuster counter clockwise If the chain shifts beyond the second cog decrease the cable tension by turning the shifter barrel adjuster clockwise Repeat the two former steps until shifting an...

Page 22: ... the seat 2 20 Reflectors and Bell Reflectors and a bell are supplied with your trike The bell can be mounted anywhere on the handlebars where it can be reached easily and doesn t interfere with steering the trike The reflectors have brackets which allow the front reflector to be mounted on the front derailleur post and the rear reflector to be mounted on the top rail of the seat 2 21 Check nuts a...

Page 23: ...est to put it right 3 4 Liability Information Liability Waiver Taking part in any sporting activity can result in injury or death Cycling is no different in this regard and recumbent tricycles no different from upright bicycles In many ways recumbent trikes can be much safer than a standard bicycle Nevertheless the rider that s you is expressly assuming the risk for any injury and or property dama...

Page 24: ... us directly we can be contacted in a number of ways In person or by post Inspired Cycle Engineering Ltd Unit 9 Spencer Carter Works Tregoniggie Industrial Estate FALMOUTH Cornwall TR11 4SN England Telephone 01326 378848 44 1326 378848 outside UK FAX 01326 379879 44 1326 379879 outside UK e mail sales icetrikes co Website www icetrikes co Skype inspired_cycle_engineering_ltd Manual Revision 21 Apr...

Page 25: ...2 1 2 Brake lever clamp bolt 5 6 8 4 5 6 Rear main frame joint 5 8 10 6 7 Mirror 3 3 5 2 5 4 Pivot pin clamp bolts 5 6 8 4 5 6 Shock pin 6 5 7 4 5 Disc brake caliper mount 5 6 8 4 5 6 Disc brake rotor lock ring Tool 40 30 Rear mech hanger 5 8 10 6 7 Rear derailleur mounting bolt 5 8 10 6 7 Rear derailleur Cable clamp bolt 5 5 7 4 5 Upper seat mount clamp bolts 4 5 7 4 5 Head rest clamps 4 5 7 4 5 ...

Page 26: ...er elastomer Note you may need an elastomer that is one grade harder if you are carrying any significant load If you are a light rider and have your suspension setup soft it is advisable to adjust it to a firmer setting and change for a harder elastomer if necessary before allowing a significantly heavier rider to sit on your trike otherwise permanent damage to the elastomer may occur Appendix C T...

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