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ADJUSTING
YOUR RISER
There are different designs of handlebars and risers used on RANS bikes.
RANS long-wheelbase bikes usually feature the T-bar riser. Height and bar position are adjustable throughout a three-inch range at both
ends of the riser. Using a hex wrench, loosen the clamps, adjust and retighten. You should be able to sit back comfortably in the seat,
resting hands on the handlebar grips with elbows gently bent. The handlebar should be roughly chest high. The handlebar should not
crowd your face, ches
t
or knees. Check www.ransbikes.com for more on custom sized bars and risers.
RANS short-wheelbase bikes and tandems feature the Flip-It riser. The Flip-It folds forward, away from the seat, letting you mount the bike
easily. There should be sufficient tension on the quick-release to keep the riser firmly in place when you pull it back to the riding position.
Use care not to excessively leverage the quick-release as this can over-tighten the Flip-It mechanism and deform the clamping mechanism
or fork steer tube. Flip-Its without the quick-releases need only occasional adjustment of tension. Use a hex wrench to adjust until it moves
smoothly with some friction.
For more bar and riser combinations see www.shoprans.com
The Flip-It folds forward, away from the seat, a self locking bolt at the base of the riser adjusts tension, controlling the riserʼs freedom of
movement. Sufficient tension should be applied to keep the Flip-It play free, with some light friction.
With either riser, the handlebar should not crowd your face, chest or knees.
WHEN CLAMPING HANDLEBARS TOGETHER, BE SURE THREE
INCHES OF THE THINNER BAR REMAIN INSIDE THE LARGER TUBE.
WARNING!
THE 3-INCH RULE:
RIDING YOUR
RANS BIKE
If youʼre unaccustomed to recumbent riding, it may take some practice to control the bike with confidence. Practice on a smooth surface
with plenty of room, free of traffic and obstacles. An empty parking lot is ideal. Itʼs important to become acquainted with your bike before
mixing with traffic.
Lean back in the seat. Relax your back, shoulders, neck and arms. Turn the handlebar left and right. Lean on one foot, then the other to
acquaint yourself with the weight and balance.
T-BAR RISER HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT
FLIP-IT- RISER
T-BAR RISER
FLIP-IT- RISER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
WARNING !
Apply a brake when mounting. If a brake is not applied when mounting, the bike may roll.
CONTROL OF THE BIKE WILL BE COMPROMISED IF THE HANDLEBAR IS POSITIONED FORWARD OF THE FORKʼS CENTER OF PIVOT.
CENTER OF PIVOT
The travel of the Flip-It is limited by a set screw at its base. Adjust this screw with a hex wrench to adjust the lay of the handlebar when
pulled fully into your chest.