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3.6 Leg length
A small adjustment can be quite noticeable, just like adjusting the saddle on a conventional bike.
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Change gear to the smallest chain ring.
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Undo the two clamp bolts under the front boom. They must be loose.
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Slide the front boom in or out by twisting and pulling or pushing
TIP – It is easier to move the boom if you get a helper to sit on the
trike with both front brakes on.
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Check the boom is vertical by eye. It's not necessary to measure anything, if it looks upright, then it
will be fine.
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Tighten the two clamp bolts under the front boom.
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If you have moved the boom by more than approximately 10mm you will need to check that you
have the correct chain length (see Fitting the Chain - section 2).
3.7 Brake lever adjustment
The position of the brake lever relative to the
handlebars (the ‘reach’) can be adjusted. It can be
useful for move the lever closer to the handlebar for
riders with smaller hands.
For Gator Hydraulic brakes, there is an adjustment
screw on the inside of the lever near the pivot. Adjust
the position of the lever using the adjuster screw to the
desired lever reach. Use a 2 mm hex key to adjust the
screw.
For drum brakes, the lever has a reach adjustment
screw on the underside of the lever body, between the
cable entry and the handlebar clamp. Use a 2 mm hex
key to adjust the screw.
Other knob, located on the inside of the lever, controls
the leverage ratio of the brake lever. Changing this
setting changes the amount of cable the lever pulls,
and affects the feel of the brakes. The usual position is
with the knob turned fully clockwise, so that the
minimum amount of cable is pulled (but with the
maximum power). If you fit other brakes, you will
need to experiment to find the best position.
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