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2012 Trike Assembly Manual

1.0 Introduction  ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
     1.1 Overview  ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.0 Assembling your trike  ...................................................................................................................................................................................
     2.1 Adjusting and closing quick-releases  .....................................................................................................................................................
     2.2 Unpacking  .................................................................................................................................................................................................
     2.3 Unfolding  ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
     2.4 Fit and set the handlebars to an approximate position  ...........................................................................................................................
     2.5 Install and connect the rear derailleur  .....................................................................................................................................................
     2.6 Fit the front wheels and brakes  ................................................................................................................................................................
        2.6a Fit front AVID BB7 disc brake wheels and brakes  .............................................................................................................................
        2.6b Fit front AVID BB5 disc brake  .............................................................................................................................................................
        2.6c Fit front hydraulic brakes wheels  ........................................................................................................................................................
     2.7 Seats  .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
        2.7a Mesh Seat  ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
        2.7b Assembling the seat – hard-shell seat  ...............................................................................................................................................
     2.8 Fit the seat  ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 
     2.9 Fit the front boom to an approximate position  .........................................................................................................................................
     2.10 Fit the pedals  ..........................................................................................................................................................................................
     2.11 Adjust the seat angle  ..............................................................................................................................................................................
     2.12 Set the handlebars  .................................................................................................................................................................................
     2.13 Set the front boom  .................................................................................................................................................................................. 
     2.14 Install the front derailleur cable  ..............................................................................................................................................................
     2.15 Check the chain tube lengths  ................................................................................................................................................................ 
     2.16 Fit the chain  ............................................................................................................................................................................................
     2 .17 Check the gear shifting  .........................................................................................................................................................................
     2.18 Fit the mirror  ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 
     2.19 Fit the flag  ...............................................................................................................................................................................................
     2.20 Reflectors and Bell  ................................................................................................................................................................................. 
     2.21 Check nuts and bolts  .............................................................................................................................................................................
3.0 Other Important Information  ......................................................................................................................................................................... 
     3.1 Adjusting the tracking  ...............................................................................................................................................................................
     3.2 Serial number  ..........................................................................................................................................................................................
     3.3 Warranty Information  ................................................................................................................................................................................ 
     3.4 Liability Information  ..................................................................................................................................................................................
     3.5 Legal requirements  ..................................................................................................................................................................................
     3.6 Contacting us  ............................................................................................................................................................................................
     3.7 Recumbent/ Trike forums on the internet  ................................................................................................................................................
Appendix A: Tightening torques  ..........................................................................................................................................................................
Appendix B: Tyre pressures  ...............................................................................................................................................................................
Appendix C: Elastomer limits  ..............................................................................................................................................................................

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Summary of Contents for Trike 2012

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Page 2: ...an approximate position 2 10 Fit the pedals 2 11 Adjust the seat angle 2 12 Set the handlebars 2 13 Set the front boom 2 14 Install the front derailleur cable 2 15 Check the chain tube lengths 2 16 Fi...

Page 3: ...equired for disc brakes 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 prop...

Page 4: ...areful 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 the...

Page 5: ...e into the back of the main frame up to the guide mark on the frame tubes Clamp the rear frame upright by tightening the two M6 bolts 2 4 Fit and set the handlebars to an approximate position Slacken...

Page 6: ...rench will not be necessary you can lock the axle in place by leaning gently on thewheel It is important that these bolts are tight you will not damage the bearing by tightening to the required torque...

Page 7: ...d a bike shop to rebuild your calliper Check that the calliper clamping bolts are slack then position the calliper and adaptor bracket between the rotor and the kingpost Align mounting holes with thos...

Page 8: ...check that the drum pin is properly located It is important that these bolts are tight you will not damage the bearing by tightening to the required torque Repeat the fitting procedure for the other w...

Page 9: ...upright it was set to maximum recline in section 2 8 by simply opening the seat mount quick release sliding the seat mount off the quick release and slotting it back over using a different set of slo...

Page 10: ...taut Tighten the 5 mm hex cable anchor bolt to 5 Nm 44 in lbs Be careful not to crush or deform the cable i TIP Do not trim any cables until you are happy with the various settings of front boom and g...

Page 11: ...d pulling it tight so that the cage of the derailleur is under maximum tension Move the chain through the tubes so that the unconnected end of the chain at the top at the back is the longer one At the...

Page 12: ...k in the cables Any slack can be removed by adjusting the barrel adjuster on the shifters Shift the chain to the smallest rear cog While turning the pedals move the shifter up 1 click to the 8 positio...

Page 13: ...ICE tricycle that the frame seat and steering components are free of defective materials and workmanship for ten 10 years from original date of purchase Component parts are limited to one 1 year from...

Page 14: ...eering shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential losses damages or expenses in connection with its tricycle products 3 7 Recumbent Trike forums on the internet Now that you have your...

Page 15: ...6 8 4 5 6 Shock pin 6mm spanner 5 7 4 5 Disc brake caliper mount 5 6 8 4 5 6 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...

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