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OVAL & V-CLAMP

SEAT CLAMPS

1. 1 1/2” V-CLAMP - (BPST0269-L/R) OR 2” V-CLAMP - (BPST0270-L/R) OR OVAL V-CLAMP - (BPST0312-L/R)

2. 8MM BOLT - (BPHW0072)

3. 8MM THREADED BUSHING - (BPHW0074)

4. 6MM X 60MM SKEWER - (BSST0006)

OVAL CLAMP

V-CLAMP

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Summary of Contents for Crank Forward

Page 1: ...OWNERS MANUAL for Crank Forward Recumbent Bikes...

Page 2: ...NS bikes are designed for loads up to 250 or 275 Ibs Check our web site for weight limit specific to model Car go may affect the handling of your bike Be especially careful of any cargo or apparel tha...

Page 3: ...CRANK FORWARD BICYCLES...

Page 4: ...o a specific rider The one size fits all design is accomplished by the laid back angle of the seat tube As the seat raises or lowers the distance to the handlebar and pedals change Most riders will fi...

Page 5: ...y at the right angle when it feels like you are almost sliding out of the seat A foot on the pedal will secure you in the seat This effect will be a little less on the Cruz and Fusion due the more lai...

Page 6: ...ury may result Handlebar height should be set to just above the knees This general setting can be modified after test rides Rotating the handlebar will also change wrist and palm comfort and the feel...

Page 7: ...reaching or pulling too much on the bars before being in shape Try rotating the bars to locate them more aft or try a deeper set of bars A little more tilt will shorten the distance to the bars If eve...

Page 8: ...idea especially if you are riding skinny high pressure tires The fatter tires will be at home on such roads and it opens up a great experience to be able to cruise the back roads on a bike that is co...

Page 9: ...ou will get used the low seat height the few inches difference really feels big The bike seems to hug the ground compared to a MTB Definitely nice when ducking under tree limbs The low top tube height...

Page 10: ...ng the seat post Keep the seat components clean to avoid extra wear at adjust points and wash the seat cover cushion in the kitchen sink using dish soap The seat cover may even survive most gentle cyc...

Page 11: ...e until the end of the nut is even with the end of the barrel Slide clamp over threaded section with clamp slot aligned with the slot in the thread ed section Slide the assembled headset adjuster onto...

Page 12: ...riser clamp This will push the adjuster clamp into headset applying tension to the headset bearings Continue to turn the nut until the headset has no lateral play Not so tight as to effect the proper...

Page 13: ...ust Seat Post Quick Release Rear Dropout Rear Derailluer Rear Brake Sprocket Crank Pedal Front Fork Rim Tire Front Fork Dropout Front Hub Front Brake Headset Adjuster Clamp Riser Clamp Handlebar Riser...

Page 14: ...WWW SHOPRANS COM For more details on our line of accessories visit ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR BIKE RANS offers a variety of custom made accessories for your RANS bike...

Page 15: ...RECUMBENT BICYCLES...

Page 16: ...he sport of cycling and we want you to enjoy your RANS bike to the fullest This owner s manual contains some information you will find useful Component information from the respective manufacturers of...

Page 17: ...NS CUSTOM COMPONENTS 1 Riser 2 Seat Mesh 3 Sprint Brace 4 Hoagie Seat 5 Seat Cushion Cover Std 6 Idler 7 Flip It 8 T Bar 9 Oval or V Clamp 10 Seat Pan 11 Cable Cover 12 Frame 1 7 9 10 12 12 8 1 10 5 6...

Page 18: ...s embossed in one of 3 locations See Photos Please include your serial number with your online warranty registration Ask your dealer for the serial number if you have trouble reading or locating it Re...

Page 19: ...nd seat yourself On short wheelbase models and the Screamer captain s position take hold of the seat back with one hand hold the handlebar grip with the other fold the riser forward step over the fram...

Page 20: ...ld be set to allow the seat to slip over the shoulder bolts but not move side to side Use 2 6mm allan wrenches to adjust Now with the brakes still applied and sitting back in the seat place the ball o...

Page 21: ...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 adj...

Page 22: ...RANS HANDLEBARS Chopper Bar HR 3 Way T Bar Flip It...

Page 23: ...HE FORK S CENTER OF PIVOT 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 gent...

Page 24: ...iling can be removed with a damp cloth For a more thorough cleaning of the seat bottom or mesh remove and hand or machine wash with a mild de tergent Air dry To remove mud or other heavy soiling from...

Page 25: ...nd 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...

Page 26: ...SEAT CLAMPS 1 1 1 2 V CLAMP BPST0269 L R OR 2 V CLAMP BPST0270 L R OR OVAL V CLAMP BPST0312 L R 2 8MM BOLT BPHW0072 3 8MM THREADED BUSHING BPHW0074 4 6MM X 60MM SKEWER BSST0006 OVAL CLAMP V CLAMP 1 1...

Page 27: ...original owner subject to the same conditions of the limited frame warranty above RANS will repair or replace at our sole option Labor and shipping charges are not covered by these warranties 1 Damag...

Page 28: ...RE Randy Schlitter President RANS Bikes Inc THANKS Ride safe and please contact us to let us know how the bike is working for you any comments ideas or otherwise that you would like to share Thanks fo...

Page 29: ...wheel rims on caliper brake equipped models are wet Lightly apply the rear brake to control your speed on downhill areas Only apply the front brake gradually Be carefully on loose gravel and loose so...

Page 30: ...4600 Highway 183 Alt Hays KS 67601 P 785 625 6346 F 785 625 2795 WWW RANS COM...

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