Specialized Hotwalk, Owner'S Manual

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1. FIRST
NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before your child’s first ride.
A. Safety first
1. Your child should always wear a bicycle helmet which meets the latest
certification standards in your country when riding a Hotwalk. Follow the helmet
manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use and care.
2. Do you know how to correctly secure the front and rear wheels? Check Section
4.A to make sure. Riding with an improperly secured wheel can cause the wheel
to wobble or disengage from the Hotwalk, and cause serious injury or death.
B. Mechanical Safety Check
Routinely check the condition of the Hotwalk before every ride.
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Nuts, bolts screws & other fasteners: Because manufacturers use a wide variety of
fastener sizes and shapes made in a variety of materials, the correct tightening force or
torque cannot be generalized. A professional bicycle mechanic with a torque wrench should
torque the fasteners on the Hotwalk. If you choose to work on the Hotwalk, you must use
a torque wrench and the correct tightening torque specifications. If you need to make an
adjustment at home or in the field, we urge you to exercise care, and to have the fasteners
you worked on checked by your Authorized Specialized Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING: Correct tightening force on fasteners –nuts, bolts, screws– on the
Hotwalk is important. Too little force, and the fastener may not hold securely.
Too much force, and the fastener can strip threads, stretch, deform or break.
Either way, incorrect tightening force can result in component failure, which
can cause you to loose control and fall.
Always use a correctly calibrated torque wrench to tighten critical fasteners on the
Hotwalk. Carefully follow the torque wrench manufacturer’s instructions on the
correct way to set and use the torque wrench for accurate results.
PART DESCRIPTION TORQUE in-lbf (Nm)
SEAT COLLAR 55 (6.2)
STEM @ STEERER TUBE 160 (18.1)
STEM @ HANDLEBAR 80 (9.0)
WHEEL AXLE 200 (22.6)
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Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the Hotwalk off the ground by two or three inches,
then let it bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel or look loose? Do a visual and
tactile inspection of the whole Hotwalk. Any loose parts or accessories? If so, secure
them. If you’re not sure, ask someone with experience to check.
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Tires & Wheels: Make sure tires are correctly inflated (see Section 4.B). Check by
putting one hand on the saddle, one on the intersection of the handlebars and stem, then
bouncing your child’s approximate weight on the Hotwalk while looking at tire deflection.
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Tires in good shape? Spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and
sidewall. Have your Authorized Specialized Dealer replace damaged tires with
appropriately sized replacement tires before riding the Hotwalk.
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Handlebar and saddle alignment: Make sure the saddle and handlebar stem are
parallel to the Hotwalk center line and clamped tight enough so that you can’t twist
them out of alignment. See Section 3.
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Handlebar ends:
Make sure the handlebar grips are secure and in good condition. If not,
have your Authorized Specialized Dealer replace them. Make sure the handlebar ends are