Welcome to our growing Family!
First Things First...Please read the information below BEFORE you go riding. It discusses everything
from unpackaging your trike to trike maintenance to riding tips. We want our customers to be safe and
enjoy their trikes for years to come. Thank you for supporting our company, dealers and families by
choosing TerraTrike.
Unpacking
When your TerraTrike arrives, carefully unpack the contents and inspect for any damage that may have
occurred during shipping. Notify your delivery person of ANY damage on the outside of the box. If
anything is amiss, contact the TerraTrike Sales Office immediately at (616) 455-5988. Note: The tires
may have little or no air in them. This is our normal shipping procedure to avoid damage from extreme
altitude fluctuations.
It’s a good idea to flatten and save all boxes and packing materials. You may need them if you ever
need warranty service or want to ship your TerraTrike.
Cautions/Safety
Stop! Make sure to read and understand this manual completely before riding your TerraTrike. We want
to keep you riding safely for endless miles and years to come. So, always follow these safety precau-
tions for each ride:
•Inspect your TerraTrike before each ride. Check the tires for proper pressure and any damage. Ensure
that the brakes are functioning at their full capacity.
•Please remember a helmet is your most important piece of safety equipment. Wear one!
•If you ride at night make sure you have a white headlight visible from a distance of at least 500 feet, and
a red rear taillight.
•Look behind you! We strongly recommend the use of a rear view mirror. Also make sure to turn your
head and look before turning or changing lanes.
•Use caution when cornering. Learn to use safe speeds for negotiating corners and going down hills.
•Lean into turns when cornering at speed. Your TerraTrike can be “rolled” if turned too sharply for a
given speed. Rule of thumb: rubber side down. :)
•The disc brakes and rotors will get very hot after braking. DO NOT touch them.
•Keep your feet securely on the pedals to prevent them from getting caught underneath your TerraTrike.
We recommend clipless pedals or Power Grip pedal straps.
•Brake evenly using both hands. Your TerraTrike is designed with front brakes only. You will experience
brake-steer if you brake only one side.
•Although your TerraTrike is suitable for riding on dirt roads if equipped with more rugged tires, it is not
designed for all-terrain, off-road use, or canyoneering.
•The unique look of your TerraTrike will attract much attention, so you’re more likely to be seen.
•Be sure you are not obstructed from view by other vehicles. Use of a flag is highly recommended.
•Remember, your first line of defense is always your own common sense. Ride as if you are invisible to
motorists.
•Your TerraTrike is strong enough for most riding conditions. That is not a license to ride in a hazardous
or abusive manner! Anyone can damage their TerraTrike if they try hard enough. Use common sense.
•Take care of yourself. We like our customers, and we want to keep them around.
Riding Tips
Shifting: Simply twist the shifter up or down to find the desired gear. Sturmey Archer (internally geared)
hubs should be shifted when you ARE NOT pedalling. External drive trains (derailleur systems) require
pedaling while shifting.
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