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Important

 –When adjusting the boom, the chain length needs to be adjusted accordingly. 

Riding with improper chain length can cause damage to both the rear derailleur and frame. 
Always  make  sure  there  is  enough  chain  for  the  big  chainring/big  cassette  cog  gear 
combination. Also when retightening boom bolts- do it evenly- Don’t tighten one fully and 
then tighten the other. This could lead to cross threading the nut. Tighten one halfway, then 
tighten the other halfway go back and tighten the first one some more and then the second 
one etc. If the boom does not have at least 1” behind the rear boom bolt- you need a long 
boom. Generally speaking, this applies to people over 6’3 or so. 

 

STEP 1:

 Take all packing materials off the Trike. The Spike/Titan Trikes come folded in the 

shipping carton. Unfold the Trike and close and tighten the quick release of the folding 
hinge. Here are instructions on how to fold and unfold a Titan   

http://tridenttrikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/HowtoFoldaTitan.pdf

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR TRIKE IS INSIDE THE HINGE 

   

STEP  2

:  Reconnect  the  left  side  steering  bar  to  the  kingpin. Tighten  with  a  6mm Allen 

Wrench and a ½” or 13mm wrench 

 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for SPIKE

Page 1: ... the wheels brakes installing the steering bar putting the seat cloth on the seat and attaching it to the frame adjusting the length of the boom and chain pedals and inflating the tires NOTES As we continually try to make improvements on our models some specifications will change over time Periodically check all the bolts especially in the first 100 miles Check Spokes after riding 50 miles and aga...

Page 2: ...he first one some more and then the second one etc If the boom does not have at least 1 behind the rear boom bolt you need a long boom Generally speaking this applies to people over 6 3 or so STEP 1 Take all packing materials off the Trike The Spike Titan Trikes come folded in the shipping carton Unfold the Trike and close and tighten the quick release of the folding hinge Here are instructions on...

Page 3: ...he vertical handlebars Rotate those around to a comfortable hand position and tigthen using a 5 mm Allen Wrench STEP 4 Loosen the 2 bolts holding the boom with a 6mm Allen Wrench Pull the boom out about 8 inches Make sure the derailleur post is perpendicular to the ground and the retighten You will do a final chain length and boom adjustment at the end of assembly ...

Page 4: ...ill make removing wheels easier later but this is optional Look at the tire or the brake rotor on the wheel to determine which is the left or right wheel Rotate the brake caliper out of the way and put the wheel on the spindle The spindle has a small end that goes through the outer bearing Put the wheel cap thin washer if any into the end of the spindle and retighten fully using a 4mm allen wrench...

Page 5: ...e bolt from the side of the caliper using a 5mm wrench rotate the caliper around the brake rotor put the bolt back in and the fully tighten the brake caliper on the kingpin Squeeze the brake lever once or twice to make sure all is aligned ...

Page 6: ...ner turn the seat cover inside out at that corner and stretch it over the last corner and flip it back right side out Next tighten the Velcro straps You can start from Number 4 strip from bottom then No 3 from bottom then adjust each one to give you as much or as little support as you like Sometimes these straps are very tight and you have to pull hard to attach them The hardest part is at the low...

Page 7: ...red angle and height There are 3 height positions we recommend you start in the middle position STEP 10 Install the accessory parts for the pedals use a 15mm wrench or a Pedal Wrench Please note the Left Pedal has reverse threads if you try to install it incorrectly you can ruin the crankset ...

Page 8: ...g put the front on the Middle Chain Ring or on the Single Chainring if your Trike only has one Then put the rear on gear 4 counting down from the largest cog Adjust your chain length so that the Rear Derailleur Cage hangs down at about 6 30 7 00 just left of vertical Last step is to lube the chain you can use any brand you like but make sure it is chain lube not something like WD 40 Make sure you ...

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