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Strider

 Summit 8r / Sprinter 3r Owner’s Manual     3 

 
1.  About This Manual                                                                  

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This 

StreetStrider 

Summit 8r/Sprinter 3r Owner’s Manual contains important assembly, maintenance, safety and performance 

information.  It was written to help you get the most performance, comfort, enjoyment and safety out of your new 

StreetStrider

Keep this manual handy for future reference. 

  

IMPORTANT: If your 

StreetStrider

 was purchased unassembled, you should read this manual before you assemble it. 

The Limited Warranty found in this manual on page 17 applies only to 

StreetStriders

 that have been assembled in full 

compliance with the instructions in this Owner’s Manual.  

 

IMPORTANT: You should read this manual before you go out on your first ride.

   

 

Riding a 

StreetStrider

 can be a hazardous activity even under the best of circumstances. It is highly recommended that your first 

ride on your new 

StreetStrider

 be taken in a controlled environment, away from cars, obstacles and other cyclists, and wearing 

your helmet.  

 

Proper maintenance of your 

StreetStrider

 is your responsibility as it helps reduce the risk of injury. This manual contains many 

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

 

and

 

WARNING

 

statements concerning the consequences of failure to maintain or inspect your 

StreetStrider

. When inspecting your 

StreetStrider

, be certain to tighten all nuts and bolts properly. Under-tightening can result in 

loosening, parts loss, and component damage. Over-tightened nuts and bolts can break. 

StreetStrider

 parts have metric 

hardware- always use the correct tools.  

 

IMPORTANT: Failure to read and comply with all assembly, safety, performance and maintenance requirements and 

warnings and unsafe or improper use of the 

StreetStrider

 could result in serious injury or death.

 

It is impossible to predict 

every situation and condition that will occur while 

StreetStriding

StreetStrider International LLC

 (the Company) has made no 

representation about the safe use of the 

StreetStrider

 under all conditions. There are risks associated with the use of any 

StreetStrider

 that cannot be predicted or avoided, and the Company recommends safe and cautious riding. 

Summary of Contents for Sprinter 3r

Page 1: ...Summit 8r Sprinter 3r OWNER S MANUAL 7042 North West Street Suite 110 Fresno CA 93711 1 800 348 0998 www StreetStrider com ...

Page 2: ... purchase and keep with this information MODEL NAME_____________________________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER__________________________________________________ COLOR___________________________________________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE_______________________________________________ PLACE OF PURCHASE______________________________________________ Also please register your StreetStride...

Page 3: ...and other cyclists and wearing your helmet Proper maintenance of your StreetStrider is your responsibility as it helps reduce the risk of injury This manual contains many IMPORTANT CAUTION and WARNING statements concerning the consequences of failure to maintain or inspect your StreetStrider When inspecting your StreetStrider be certain to tighten all nuts and bolts properly Under tightening can r...

Page 4: ... nut washer M6 x P1 0 x L16 x H12 x W4 flat head M6 x P1 0 x W10 nylon lock OD12 x ID6 x T1 12 8 8 Tighten Tighten 11 Seat stay 12 Chain stay 13 Rear rack 4 mm hex screw washer M5 x P0 8 x L12 x W4 OD12 x ID5 x T1 3 3 Tighten 14 Bottle cage 4 mm hex screw M5 x P0 8 x L12 x W4 2 Tighten 15 Pivot joint 1 8 mm hex screw M8 x P1 0 x L15 x H12 x W8 18 mm flange 2 Tighten 16 Pivot joint 2 6 mm hex screw...

Page 5: ... 2 2 2 Snug but allow knuckle swivel 39 Steering knuckle w steering arm 40 Brake shoe plate w black bracket 41 Drum brake lever 42 Brake cable housing M6 x P1 0 x L12 x H13 x W5 2 Tighten 43 Brake cable w adjuster barrel nut 44 Cable end 45 Steering stop screw 6 mm hex head 12 mm nut M8 x P1 25 x L20 x H13 x W6 M8 x P1 25 x L10 x W13 nylon lock 2 2 Tighten Tighten 46 Bottom bracket square taper sp...

Page 6: ...6 StreetStrider Summit 8r Sprinter 3r Owner s Manual Figure 2 1 StreetStrider Summit 8r Sprinter 3r Parts Refer to Table 2 1 for part numbers and descriptions ...

Page 7: ...StreetStrider Summit 8r Sprinter 3r Owner s Manual 7 Figure 2 2 StreetStrider Summit 8r Sprinter 3r Parts Refer to Table 2 1 for part numbers and descriptions ...

Page 8: ...the packing material and ties to free the wheels from the frame Fig 3 2b and lay out the contents of the small box including the tools Fig 3 2c TERMINOLOGY The right and left sides of the StreetStrider refer to sides when one is striding Attaching the Two Front Wheels Figure 3 3 Attaching the two front wheels The brake cables are attached to the front wheels Rest each front wheel against the box F...

Page 9: ... both bolt holes Raise the head tube into the full upright position Fig 3 6b c Insert the short cap screw in the front middle bolt hole and the long cap screw in the rear top bolt hole of the joint Fig 3 6c Using the 5 mm hex wrench for the female side left side and the 6 mm hex wrench for the male side right side securely tighten all three of the screws in the joint Fig 3 7 IMPORTANT Keep the mai...

Page 10: ...eel Sprinter 3r con t Unscrew the hub nuts on each side of the rear wheel so there is a 1 cm section of axle thread showing Fig 3 11a that will be slid into the frame dropout slot Open the rear brake with the quick release lever so the tire can slide between the brake pads Fig 3 11b With the wheel partly inside the frame thread the chain around the hub sprocket Fig 3 11c Figure 3 12 Installing the...

Page 11: ...14a Unscrew the hub nuts on each side of the wheel so there is a 1 cm section of axle thread showing Fig 3 14b that will be slid into the frame dropout slot Open the rear brake with the quick release lever so the tire can slide between the brake pads Fig 3 14c Figure 3 15 Installing the rear wheel Summit 3r con t With the wheel partly inside the frame thread the chain around the hub sprocket Fig 3...

Page 12: ...es torque specifications for screws bolts and nuts on bicycle parts http www parktool com repair readhowto asp id 88 Aligning the Front Wheels Figure 3 19 Aligning the front wheels The front wheels need to be aligned so that they do not point in toe in or point out toe out they need to be parallel to each other IMPORTANT This adjustment may have been performed at the factory but it is good to peri...

Page 13: ... that the brakes are functional To check the rear brake stand over the StreetStrider facing forward squeeze the right grip brake lever and push forward Fig 3 20a If rear tire does not skid unscrew the brake adjustor nut on the right brake lever to make sure the rear rim is clamped by the rear caliper To check the front brakes stand in front of the StreetStrider facing it and pull it towards you Fi...

Page 14: ... the threaded middle boss on the frame where the seat stays connect and to the threaded holes in the rear dropouts Start to tighten the screws with your fingers to avoid cross threading When all screws are started tighten them with the hex wrench To install the bottle cage that comes with the StreetStrider on the front top section of the head tube use the 2 hex screws from the box containing the c...

Page 15: ...n the USA the StreetStrider comes with a grip shifter and rear brake lever at the top of the right strider pole and a front brake lever at the top of the left strider pole If you live in another country the cables leading to the brake levers may be switched depending on the specific legal requirements of your country The grip shifter will shift the gears of the transmission in the rear wheel hub R...

Page 16: ... locally mandated lights Lights If you ride your StreetStrider after dusk it must be equipped with lights so that you can see the road and avoid road hazards and so that others can see you Vehicle laws treat StreetStriders like any other vehicles meaning you must have operational white front and red rear lights if you are riding after dusk Get lights and recommendations at the www streetstrider co...

Page 17: ...g at tire deflection Compare what you see with how it looks when you know the tires are correctly inflated Add air if necessary To check if your tires are in good shape spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall Replace damaged tires before StreetStriding Make sure your spokes are tight To check if your wheels are true spin each wheel if a wheel wobbles side to side or hits...

Page 18: ...use neglect normal wear and tear including the results of fatigue improper fit or maintenance by anyone other than a StreetStrider Authorized Dealer or use of parts inconsistent with the use originally intended for the StreetStrider as sold are not covered by this warranty In no event shall the Company be liable for incidental or consequential damages that might arise as a result of improper use a...

Page 19: ...he 30 day period the customer must Send an email to returns streetstrider com requesting a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number The email must list the original order number customer name address and phone number and must describe the reason for the return The Company will send the RMA number to the customer via email The customer must pack the StreetStrider product in the original packing ...

Page 20: ...7042 North West Street Suite 110 Fresno CA 93711 1 800 348 0998 www StreetStrider com FALL 2011 ...

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