Packing for Travel
The Xootr Swift packs for travel in about 15 minutes. Note that packing a bicycle is
technically simple, but does require a bit of care and patience. We recommend that you
attempt this task only when you are alert, in a good mood, and with adequate blood sugar
levels…and preferably the day before you actually need to leave on your trip.
You have two basic choices:
1. Pack the bicycle in its original shipping carton. This carton is much, much smaller
than a regular bicycle box and so it ships via regular UPS or the postal service, and
you should be able to check it as luggage with no surcharge. Nevertheless, some
airlines have unfair biases against bicycles.
2. Pack the bicycle in a hard-shell suitcase. The bike fits without frame disassembly
into a vertical 30 inch suitcase. You can usually buy a nice hardshell suitcase on
eBay for under $100. Detailed packing instructions are available at
www.xootr.com
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3. Slide the rubber boot over the “bullet-nosed” end of the cable guide when it is in
place to keep dirt and debris out of the cable.
Pedal Installation
The pedals are stamped “R” and “L” on the threaded end of the pedal.
1. The pedal threads come from the factory with a small amount of grease. If your
dealer did not grease the pedal threads apply a small amount before installing.
2. Screw in the right (“R”) pedal by turning it clockwise as you face the bike.
3. Screw in the left (“L”) pedal by turning it counter-clockwise as you face the bike.
4. Tighten both pedals with a 15 mm open-ended wrench. (Remember the RIGHT
pedal tightens clockwise and the LEFT pedal tightens counterclockwise. Another
way to remember this is you push towards the front of the bike to tighten and
towards the rear of the bike to loosen, no matter which pedal.)
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