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The RANS bike frame requires little to maintain. Keep it clean and dry. Dirt, dust and grit can be removed safely by spraying with
common furniture polish and wiping with a clean cloth. Although not required, automotive wax may be applied to finished surfaces.
Avoid high pressure spray. Trapped water can promote corrosion and damage moving parts.
FRAME
DRIVE
TRAIN
SEAT
CARING FOR YOUR
RANS BIKE
To extend the life and efficiency of your drive train, use a degreaser to remove grit from the chain, chain rings, derailleurs and brake
pivots; lubricate to reduce friction and corrosion. Your RANS dealer offers cleaning products and lubricants appropriate for your locale.
The RANS recumbent seat is state-of-the-art, built for comfort, performance and durability. Light, isolated soiling can be removed with
a damp cloth. For a more thorough cleaning of the seat bottom, remove and hand or machine-wash with a mild detergent. Air dry. To
remove mud or other heavy soiling from the seat back, remove the seat from the frame, wash with soap and water, rinse and air-dry. Seat
bottom and back fabrics are designed to easily be replaced, and replacement fabrics are available through your dealer or you can order
online at
Check your gear settings. Begin on a level surface in a low gear.
Now sit back and relax. Focus your attention well ahead. This helps avoid over controlling and wobbling. Try gentle turns in both
directions. Acquaint yourself with the brakes by applying them gently. Try U-turns in both directions. Try circles.
If youʼre riding a short-wheelbase model, beware of striking your heels on the front wheel during sharp turns. This happens because the
bottom bracket is located close to the front wheel. Learn to point your toes forward a bit when turning a tight corner. As your balance
improves, you will not need to correct your steering as much and “heel-strike” will happen much less often.
Shift and acquaint yourself with the bikeʼs gearing. Anticipate the need to shift down, as when approaching traffic lights, so youʼll be in a
low gear when starting again.
Look around and enjoy the view! You can see in all directions without neck strain. Practice looking in the rear-view mirror and over your
shoulders. Watch out for the natural tendency to steer the bike into the traffic lane when you check traffic behind you.
Anytime youʼre in traffic on any kind of bike, ride as if youʼre invisible. Do not assume other vehicle operators see you.
After a half hour or so, you should be confident in your balance and control. Remember, riding a RANS bike is a natural position, so relax.
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TIRES
RANS bikes use high-pressure tires for reduced rolling resistance. Recommended pressures are found on the tire sidewalls. RANS bikes
use tubes with Presta-style valves, and adapters are included for common Shrader-style fittings. Presta valves require finger-loosening the
valve stem before air is added to the tube, and re-tightening when complete.
WHEELS
AND BRAKES
Open and rotate the quick-release lever counter-clockwise to remove the forward wheel. To remove the rear wheel, shift the chain to the
smallest sprocket on the rear cassette (highest setting on the right gear shifter) and open the quick-release; once it drops from the fork,
remove the chain from the sprocket.
When replacing wheels, we recommend q.r. levers are positioned so that the lever points to the rear of the bike, and that the q,r. is tight
enough that the lever will leave a slight imprint on your hand after it is “cammed over”.
Be sure axles are properly aligned in the dropouts, brakes are closed, and q.r. levers are shut.
Riding with loose or open quick-
releases can result in serious injury!
Before wheel removal, open brakes as per applicable procedure: Pull the cable lead tube from the yoke on the right brake arm.