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Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

R32ETR & R32ETS

R32ETR & R32ETS

R32ETR & R32ETS

R32ETR & R32ETS

R32ETR & R32ETS

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6304  215th St SW,  Mountlake Terrace, WA  98043

Toll Free: 877-433-4273  Fax: 425-673-4668

E-Mail: [email protected]

Web: www.visionrecumbents.com

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The Advanced Transportation Products Inc. Warranty

Advanced Transportation Products Inc. warrants each new VISION bicycle

frame, fork, and seat frame against defects in workmanship and materials for the life-
time of the original owner.  Paint and decals, seat fabric, and all original parts, are
warranted for a period of one year from the date of purchase.  This warranty is expresssly
limited to the repair or replacement of a defective frame, fork, seat or defective parts
and is the sole remedy of the warranty. This warranty applies to the original owner and
is not transferable.

Claims under this warranty are to be made through an authorized VISION

dealer.  Proof of purchase is required.  A Warranty Registration Card must be com-
pleted and received by Advanced Transportation Products Inc. before warranty claims
may be processed.

The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, improper assembly or

maintenance, or installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compat-
ible with the bicycle as sold.

The warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to accident, abuse or

neglect.

Advanced Transportation Products Inc.  shall not be responsible for inciden-

tal or consequential damages.  Labor  charges for part changeovers is not covered by
this warranty.  The user assumes the risk of any personal injury or damage to the bi-
cycle or other losses if the bicycle is used in any competitive event including but not
limited to bicycle racing, triathalons, or similar activities.

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Tire & Wheel information

Rear:

R32: 406 bead seat diameter, 1"-1.75" (ex 20 x 1.35")

Front:

R32: 406 bead seat diameter, 1"-1.75" (ex 20 x 1.35")

Inflation pressures

: Inflate to the pressure moulded on tire

sidewall

Torque specifications

Handlebar Extension: 65 in-lbs  (6 N-M)
Handlebar Stem: 65 in-lbs  (6 N-M)

Chain

3x7 Hub, Standard Frame = 205 Links

Serial number location

Stamped on the back plate, at the end of the main frame.

©  Copyright 1999 ATP Inc. All rights reserved. Do not copy or reproduce.

Summary of Contents for R32ETR

Page 1: ...hase is required A Warranty Registration Card must be com pleted and received by Advanced Transportation Products Inc before warranty claims may be processed The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear improper assembly or maintenance or installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compat ible with the bicycle as sold The warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to ...

Page 2: ...k Ba k Ba k Bag g g g g Advanced Transportation Products has designed a custom bag to sit on your seat back It has approx 800 cubic inches of storage capacity in two sections a main storage compartment with flap and a zippered pouch on the main flap for wallet keys etc Off the bike it features a comfortable shoulder strap The bag is ideal as a day bag or a touring companion bag for carrying valuab...

Page 3: ...and clamped on a brake to prevent the bike from rolling it really helps I usually immedi ately cock my crank bound leg for the start and then hold pres sure against the brake until I m ready to go You should also care fully investigate what happens to the bike with gradually increas ing brake lever pressure so you will be comfortable with quick decisions on the road Don t fall asleep on me yet we ...

Page 4: ...werve Don t panic this is why we are practicing in the park instead of a con gested street While many riders like to use a helmet or bicycle mounted mirror and we sell a beautiful unit that mounts onto the handlebar see Chapter four of this manual it s important to be able to actually look around behind you This not only gives you options on checking out traffic but practicing this will in crease ...

Page 5: ...ank around until your foot is in a cocked position somewhere close to the top of the pedal stroke This spot is different for everyone the key is to find the spot where you feel best about putting a lot of power into the pedal It helps to hold the bike from rolling with ei ther brake When you re ready release the brake and push forward firmly on the pedal As you start moving lift your other foot up...

Page 6: ...ke your hands off the handlebar at all to shift just grab the grip between your thumb and forefinger and twist Now let s get on the bike I tend to al ways mount from the left like on a horse but the important thing is to es tablish a pattern and do it the same way every time so it be comes a habit Grab the seat back with your right hand the middle of the handlebars with your left hand Now step thr...

Page 7: ...l set to hop on your Vision and pedal away into the sunset right Wrong The key to riding smoothly and in a con trolled fashion on any bicycle recumbent or not is to be com fortable enough to relax If you are nervous and tense you will tend to ride in a jerky overcontrolling fashion Not only does this make you more uncomfortable which leads to even worse riding but it doesn t look cool So you need ...

Page 8: ...bring your bike to a shop to have it checked out All of the components on the R32 are bicycle standards and any competent shop can service it Riding a Vision recumbent is no more difficult than riding a tra ditional diamond frame bicycle just slightly different If you are new to cycling you ll find it easy to learn to ride on a Vision If you are an experienced rider you ll have to learn some new h...

Page 9: ...attention Lube your chain This is probably the most important regular maintenance item on any bike and just as probably the most ignored You should lube your chain at least every month More if you ride a lot and do it every time you get rained on It s simple if you start when your ride is finished rather than 2 minutes before you head out First grab a trashy rag not a paper towel and wipe the chai...

Page 10: ...to the first gear position 1 on the twist grip Now without pedaling twist the right shifter back to the 7 position and the left shifter to the 3 position This will slack up both cables You will now be able to pull the rear derailleur and internal hub casings free from their cas ing stops on the right side of the frame just behind the crankset Fig 1 You will need to pop the front brake open at the ...

Page 11: ...ay forward and align the swingarm brace hole with the fully folded position hole on the main frame then capture the chain and insert the pin Handlebar removal To get the bike as small as possible for storage or transport first fold the swingarm to the fully folded position described above Next we need to remove the handlebar riser from the fork steerer First you must disconnect the control cables ...

Page 12: ...om tom tom tomy of y of y of y of y of a a a a a V V V V Vision R32 ision R32 ision R32 ision R32 ision R32 Seat Seat Track Rear Shock Rear Derailleur Interernal Hub 13 13 13 13 13 Handlebar Riser Crankset Front Brake Chain Idler Front Fork ...

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