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2.9 Fit the front boom to
an approximate position
Fit the front boom into the frame taking care not
to damage the plastic shim located inside the
front of the main frame.
Position the boom at approximately a hand’s
span from the base of the front derailleur post
to the end of the main cruciform.
2.8 Fit the seat
If you have an ‘Adventure’, you will need
to raise the seat mount extension. Put the
mounting bolts in the position shown in the
photo below, and tighten.
Place the seat onto the trike, fitting the lower
seat rail into the seat mount cup on the frame.
Slide the plastic clips along the lower seat rail
and over the seat mount. Tighten the small
knobs until the clamps are tight (the seat will
still be able to pivot on the mount. The nuts do
not need to be screwed right down. They are
there to prevent the knob from being unwound
too far and falling out.
Loosen the quick release at the top of the rear
section (or seat mount extension, if fitted) .
Slide the arms of the top seat mount over the
quick release and tighten the quick release to
hold the seat in position.
2.10 Fit the pedals
(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 can be set more 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
slots.
CAUTION:
Do not use the handlebars to pull
yourself out of the trike 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.
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2.12 Set the handlebars
The handlebars on your trike adjust forward
and back, as well as for width. Sit on the trike
and adjust the bars to a position that feels
comfortable. Typically, the angle of your
elbow joint should be slightly more than 90
degrees open. Check the clearance between
your hands and the wheels; also check the
clearance between the brake levers and frame
at full steering lock. Adjusting the handlebars
to their widest comfortable position that doesn’t
interfere with the front wheels will give you
the maximum amount of steering movement.
Tighten the handlebar clamps.
2.13 Set the front boom
With the seat angle and handlebars set,
determine the boom position by sitting on
the trike and placing your
heel
on the pedal.
Adjust the boom so that your leg is straight
when the pedal is at its furthest away from you.
Set the front boom upright (by eye), and then
tighten the 2 clamp bolts.
Check the boom is not extended past its MIN
INSERT mark.
If in doubt about the length, set the boom a little
longer than you think may be required; it will be
easier to shorten the chain later. Try pedaling
without the chain on to see if it feels about right.
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