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Move the cam lever upwards and swing it into the CLOSED position.  The lever should now be parallel to 
the fork blade and curved toward the wheel. To apply enough clamping force, you should have to wrap your 
fingers around the fork blade for leverage, and the lever should leave a clear imprint in the palm of your 
hand.
 

NOTE: 

If the lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the fork blade, return the lever to the 

OPEN position. Then turn the tension adjusting nut counterclockwise one-quarter turn and try tightening the 
lever again.

   

WARNING: Securely clamping the wheel with a quick release lever takes considerable force. If 

you can fully close the cam lever without wrapping your fingers around the fork blade 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. 

 (6) If you disengaged the brake quick-release mechanism in 3. a. (1) above, re-engage it to restore 
correct brake pad-to-rim clearance. 
 (7) Spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake pads; then squeeze 
the brake lever and make 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 the derailleur body back with your right hand.
 (3) With a cam action mechanism, move the quick-release lever to the OPEN position. With a through 
bolt or bolt on mechanism, loosen the fastener(s) with an appropriate wrench, lock lever or integral lever; 
then push the wheel forward far enough to be able to remove the chain from the rear sprocket.
 (4) Lift the rear wheel off the ground a few inches and remove it from the rear dropouts.

 
 

d.  Installing a disk brake Rear Wheel 

   CAUTION: If your bike is equipped with a rear disk brake, be careful not to damage the disk, 

caliper or brake pads when re-inserting the disk into the caliper. Never activate a disk brake’s 

control lever unless the disk is correctly inserted in the caliper.

 (1) Move the quick release lever to the OPEN position. The lever should be on the side of the wheel 
opposite the derailleur and freewheel sprockets.
 (2) On a derailleur bike, make sure that the rear derailleur is still in its outermost, high gear, position; 
then pull the derailleur body back with your right hand. Put the chain on top of the smallest freewheel 
sprocket.

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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