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D. Hauling Cargo

MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMITS

   

WARNING: Maximum weight of rider and cargo is 400 lbs.

Only ride with loads that you are comfortable with.

 
 

Carrying large objects requires more planning than your average ride. For starters, route planning 

becomes really key - slipping between bollards might not be possible, and streets with one lane and lots of 
traffic pose a hazard. Hills become a major obstacle, both going up and coming down - carting 350 pounds 
up a hill is no small feat, and it requires good braking practices to bring it all safely down the other side. Ask 
your shop to explain how to use disk brakes
safely on hills.
 

Large cargo will also change the handling of the bike dramatically: Box springs make for a large sail, 

long ladders can set the bike a-wiggling, and lopsided loads can pull the bike to one side.
 

For this reason it’s important to get a feel for the bike and cargo’s behavior in a low-traffic area before 

charging onto the streets. It’s also important to make sure you’ve secured your load and to check it after 
the first few minutes of riding. Ratcheting straps are great for this because they let you get everything much 
tighter than with rope or plain webbing, and you don’t need to be great at tying knots to use them. There are 
a few accessories to help you carry bulky cargo on the EdgeRunner. As mentioned before, ratcheting straps 
are invaluable, but a Kickback and U-tubes make it significantly easier to load the bike.

   

WARNING: Your bike will handle differently when hauling cargo.  Ride cautiously and never 

perform stunts (like riding without hands).

TIPS TO LOAD CARGO

1. CLEARANCE

 

Make sure that you have enough room to get onto the bike, pedal, and control it safely. This means 

that long objects should be positioned so that they clear the pedals, tall ones so that you can still sit in the 
seat, and no cargo should block the normal operation of the rear brake and derailer. If you cannot position 
the cargo to fulfill ALL of these requirements, do not attempt to carry it!

2. CENTER OF GRAVITY

 

Center of gravity is the balance point of the bike. Position the cargo so that its center of gravity is as 

close to the centerline of the bike as possible: The bike should be able to balance more-or-less vertically 
when loaded. For example, when carrying boxed bikes, you should try to carry two if possible.
 

A box per side balances the bike nicely, but just one will make the bike pull strongly towards that side. 

Try to keep as much weight near the front of the rack as possible, because the farther back the weight is the 
more likely it is to induce vibrations in the bike.

3. GOOD VIBES

 

Good vibes are something that we think about more when listening to music than loading cargo 

bikes, but it comes into play with long, flexible cargo. Like a guitar string, long cargo can start wiggling at a 
specific frequency - resonating - and that in turn can make the bike wiggle too.
 

The trick is to minimize these big wiggles and turn them into smaller, higher frequency vibrations 

Summary of Contents for 2016 EdgeRunner

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...g with passengers p 6 D Hauling Cargo p 8 E Wet Weather Riding p 9 F Night Riding p 9 G Changing Components or Adding Accessories p 10 3 Fit A Standover height p 11 B Seat position p 11 C Handlebar height and angle p 12 D Control position adjustments p 13 E Brake reach p 13 4 Tech A Wheels p 14 1 Secondary retention devices p 14 2 Wheels with quick releases p 15 3 Removing and installing wheels p ...

Page 3: ... Manual contains many Warnings and Cautions concerning the consequences of failure to maintain or inspect your bicycle and of failure to follow safe cycling practices The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in serious injury or death The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word CAUTION ...

Page 4: ...just your seat height follow the Minimum Insertion instructions in Section 3 B 3 Are seat and seat post securely clamped A correctly tightened seat will allow no seat movement in any direction See Section 3 B 4 Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you If not see Section 3 C 5 Can you comfortably operate the brakes If not you may be able to adjust their angle and reach See Section 3 ...

Page 5: ...nd Anything sound feel or look loose Do a visual and tactile inspection of the whole bike Any loose parts or accessories If so secure them If you re not sure ask someone with experience to check Tires Wheels Make sure tires are correctly inflated see Section 4 G Check by putting one hand on the seat one on the intersection of the handlebars and stem then bouncing your weight on the bike while look...

Page 6: ... your helmet and go for your first familiarization ride on your Xtracycle be sure to pick a controlled environment away from cars other cyclists obstacles or other hazards Ride without passengers to become familiar with the controls features and performance of your new bike Familiarize yourself with the braking action of the bike see Section 4 C Test the brakes at slow speed putting your weight to...

Page 7: ... can be tangled in the bicycle or snagged by objects at the side of the road or trail Protective eyewear to protect against airborne dirt dust and bugs tinted when the sun is bright clear when it s not 6 Your Xtracycle was not designed for off road use Don t ride off road or jump with your bike 7 Ride at a speed appropriate for conditions Higher speed means higher risk B Riding Safety 1 Obey all R...

Page 8: ...han 200 lbs Only carry passengers with Xtracycle bags installed The bags block limbs from getting caught in the rear wheel Passengers should always wear helmets Use your best judgment in selecting routes and choosing how to place your children on the bike RIDING WITH PASSENGERS UNDER 4 YEARS OLD Children under the age of four need to be in a child seat with a safety harness A good child seat will ...

Page 9: ...osition on the deck for maximum comfort and control while riding When carrying one child under 4 one child over 4 position the child seat in the rear position and use a MagicCarpet for the older passenger in front Use the Hooptie for extra passenger protection Hooptie has three settings wide medium and narrow A kid seat fits between the inner rails of Hooptie in its widest setting Child passengers...

Page 10: ...ickback and U tubes make it significantly easier to load the bike WARNING Your bike will handle differently when hauling cargo Ride cautiously and never perform stunts like riding without hands TIPS TO LOAD CARGO 1 CLEARANCE Make sure that you have enough room to get onto the bike pedal and control it safely This means that long objects should be positioned so that they clear the pedals tall ones ...

Page 11: ... slow down and stop safely in wet conditions ride more slowly and apply your brakes earlier and more gradually than you would under normal dry conditions F Night Riding Riding a bicycle at night is much more dangerous than riding during the day A bicyclist is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see Therefore children should never ride or be passengers at dawn at dusk or at night Adults...

Page 12: ...bstruct a reflector or light Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and securely mounted reflectors While riding at dawn at dusk or at night Ride slowly Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast moving traffic Avoid road hazards If possible ride on familiar routes If riding in traffic Be predictable Ride so that drivers can see you and predict your movements Be alert R...

Page 13: ...oo big for you Don t even ride the bike around the block A bike which you ride only on paved surfaces and never take off road should give you a minimum standover height clearance of two inches B Seat position Correct seat adjustment is an important factor in getting the most performance and comfort from your bicycle If the seat position is not comfortable for you see your dealer The seat can be ad...

Page 14: ...he correct torque Bolts that are too tight can stretch and deform Bolts that are too loose can move and fatigue Either mistake can lead to a sudden failure of the bolt causing you to lose control and fall Small changes in seat position can have a substantial effect on performance and comfort To find your best seat position make only one adjustment at a time WARNING After any seat adjustment be sur...

Page 15: ...ipped with an adjustable angle stem If your bicycle has an adjustable angle stem ask your dealer to show you how to adjust it Do not attempt to make the adjustment yourself as changing stem angle may also require adjustments to the bicycle s controls WARNING Always tighten fasteners to the correct torque Bolts that are too tight can stretch and deform Bolts that are too loose can move and fatigue ...

Page 16: ...ore it is essential that you 1 Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to install and remove your wheels safely 2 Understand and apply the correct technique for clamping your wheel in place 3 Each time before you ride the bike check that the wheel is securely clamped The clamping action of a correctly secured wheel must emboss the surfaces of the dropouts 1 Front Wheel Secondary Retenti...

Page 17: ...liper Disc rotors have sharp edges and both rotor and caliper can get very hot during use a Removing a disk brake Front Wheel 1 Disengage the brake s quick release mechanism to increase the clearance between the tire and the brake pads 2 If your bike has a quick release front wheel retention system move the cam lever from the locked or CLOSED position to the OPEN position 3 Your front fork has an ...

Page 18: ...ke sure that the brakes are operating correctly c Removing a disk brake Rear Wheel 1 If you have an EdgeRunner with a rear derailleur shift the rear derailleur to high gear the smallest outermost rear sprocket If you have an internal gear rear hub EdgeRunner 11i consult your dealer or the hub manufacturer s instructions before attempting to remove the rear wheel 2 On a derailleur gear system pull ...

Page 19: ...tay or chain stay for leverage the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand and the serrations on the wheel fastener do not emboss the surfaces of the dropouts the tension is insufficient Open the lever turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn then try again 8 If you disengaged the brake quick release mechanism re engage it to restore correct brake pad to rim cl...

Page 20: ...d free of dirt lubricants waxes or polishes Brakes are designed to control your speed not just to stop the bike Maximum braking force for each wheel occurs at the point just before the wheel locks up stops rotating and starts to skid Once the tire skids you actually lose most of your stopping force and all directional control You need to practice slowing and stopping smoothly without locking up a ...

Page 21: ... lower or slower gear one which is easier to pedal An upshift is a shift to a higher or faster harder to pedal gear What s confusing is that what s happening at the front derailleur is the opposite of what s happening at the rear derailleur for details read the instructions on Shifting the Rear Derailleur and Shifting the Front Derailleur below For example you can select a gear which will make ped...

Page 22: ...and downshifting to get a feel for the different gear combinations At first practice shifting where there are no obstacles hazards or other traffic until you ve built up your confidence Learn not to use either the smallest to smallest or largest to largest gear combinations because they may cause unacceptable stress on the drive train Learn to anticipate the need to shift and shift to a lower gear...

Page 23: ... How an internal gear hub drivetrain works If your Xtracycle has an internal gear hub drivetrain like the EdgeRunner 11i the gear changing mechanism will consist of a multi speed internal gear hub one shifter one or two control cables one front sprocket called a chainring a drive chain a Shifting internal gear hub gears Shifting with an internal gear hub drivetrain is simply a matter of moving the...

Page 24: ...tween the rider s shoe and the pedal If your bicycle has this type of high performance pedal you must take extra care to avoid serious injury from the pedals sharp surfaces Based on your riding style or skill level you may prefer a less aggressive pedal design Your dealer can show you a number of options and make suitable recommendations F Tires and Tubes 1 Tires Bicycle tires are available in man...

Page 25: ...hraeder valve is like the valve on a car tire To inflate a Schraeder valve tire remove the valve cap and clamp the pump fitting onto the end of the valve stem To let air out of a Schraeder valve depress the pin in the end of the valve stem with the end of a key or other appropriate object The Presta valve has a narrower diameter and is only found on bicycle tires To inflate a Presta valve tire usi...

Page 26: ... properly equipped facility by a qualified bicycle mechanic using the correct tools and procedures specified by the manufacturer 1 Break in Period Your bike will last longer and work better if you break it in before riding it hard Control cables and wheel spokes may stretch or seat when a new bike is first used and may require readjustment by your dealer Your mechanical and cargo check will help y...

Page 27: ...the component can suddenly and catastrophically fail causing serious injury or death to the rider Scratches cracks fraying and discoloration are signs of stress caused fatigue and indicate that a part is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced While the materials and workmanship of your Xtracycle or of individual components may be covered by a warranty this is no guarantee that the ...

Page 28: ...facturer consult with your dealer or the manufacturer s customer service representative for clarification Bolts that are too tight can stretch and deform Bolts that are too loose can move and fatigue Either mistake can lead to a sudden failure of the bolt Always use a correctly calibrated torque wrench to tighten critical fasteners on your bike Carefully follow the torque wrench manufacturer s ins...

Page 29: ...cle as sold Damage or failure due to accident misuse abuse or neglect Labor charges for part replacement or changeover This warranty is void in its entirety by any modification of the frame fork or components This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective item and is the sole remedy of the warranty This warranty extends from the date of purchase applies only to the ...

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