Ice Trike 2012, Assembly Manual

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2.3 Unfolding
Unwrap the trike main cruciform and sit it on a flat surface, preferably with something soft
(cardboard/carpet) under the frame to protect the paint.
Swing the rear section of the frame up and to
the left and then down to the unfolded position.
Lift 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 fully
in the back of the frame and tighten the quick
release fully.
If you have the Vortex non folding trike then
carefully insert the rear frame 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 off the two clamps on the steerer and
adjust the handlebars to an upright position.
The clamps only need to be lightly tightened at
this stage.
does not apply to the 2012 Vortex
2.5 Install and connect
the rear derailleur
The rear derailleur is attached to its cable and
loosely fastened to the rear section. Fit the
rear derailleur to the rear dropout using a 5mm
hex key, making sure the 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). (SRAM XX rear
derailleur installed and adjusted using a T25
torx bit) 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.