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2.0 Assembling your Trike
Assembly tools required:
3mm Hex Key
Bicycle pump
4mm Hex Key
8mm wrench
5mm Hex Key
6mm Hex Key
10mm wrench
13mm wrench
Cable cutter
Chain link remover
Small flat screwdriver
Sharp knife
Torque wrench (optional)
T25 Torx key (required for disc brakes)
TIP – You will find it much easier to assemble the trike if you can work on a
bench or a table at waist height; this avoids too much bending down. If you
have to work on the ground, put down some newspaper to avoid the chain,
which is protected by grease, from picking up dirt
Throughout this manual, “left” and “right” are based on the rider’s position, as seated on the trike.
When assembling your trike, please refer to the table in the appendix for the proper tightening torques for all
fasteners. Do not over-tighten.
2.1 Adjusting and Closing Quick-releases
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Closed
Quick-releases are 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 you are clamping located properly, adjust the quick-release by opening it, holding
both ends and turning one clockwise until, when you close the lever, you feel some resistance. At
this point, try to close the lever fully. The adjustment is correct when you can fully close the lever
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but with some effort (the lever should leave its impression in the palm of your hand). If you can only
close the lever part way, open it, unscrew the adjusting nut slightly and try again. If it closes too
easily, tighten it up a tiny bit and try again. Do not try to tighten the quick-release by winding the
lever around; it will not tighten enough to be safe.
Right…… let’s begin assembly!
