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StrideRide Assembly Guide
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Страница 1: ...STRIDECORE StrideRide Assembly Guide Our Mission Creating fun exciting and innovative products that inspire people to live healthier lives 1 ...
Страница 2: ...found on your new ride Safe riding instructions are equally important and shouldn t be overlooked So even if you are an experienced cyclist please take a moment to read through this manual before you ride Sharing the Joy of the Ride Nothing makes us happier than getting outside for some exercise Our mission is to create fun exciting and innovative products that inspire people to live healthier liv...
Страница 3: ... 15 D Mind your head P 16 E Riding posture P 16 3 4 Storage and transport A Proper Handling Carrying Procedure p 17 B Kick Stand operation p 18 C Bike racks see wed site http www stridecore com bike_rack html 5 Riding Tech A Brakes p 19 21 B Shifting gears p 22 C Tires and Tubes p 24 25 6 Safety A The Basics p 26 29 B Mechanical Safety Check p 30 C Riding terrain and condition p 31 32 D First Ride...
Страница 4: ...situation which if not avoided could result in serious injury or death Many of the Warnings say you may lose control and fall Because any fall can result in serious injury or even death we do not always repeat the warning of possible injury or death The combination of the damage alert symbol I and the word ALERT calls attention to a situation which if not properly addressed or avoided could cause ...
Страница 5: ...8 years only They are NOT designed for children NOT roll backwards this feature for safer hill starts N WARNING Riders must be at least 5 tall and 100 lbs Parental Advisory The StrideRide is specifically designed to be ridden on paved or dirt roads for exercise by adults weighing less than 230 pounds on the Standard and Limited models and less than 280 lbs on the Premium and Custom models N WARNIN...
Страница 6: ... release skewer into front wheel p 8 4 Assemble front wheel to main assembly p 9 5 Assemble front handle bar assembly to Extender p 10 6 Assemble stem cap to Extender p 10 7 Place Right and Left hand stride pads onto pedal assembly p 11 8 Screw in the four 5 32 cap screws to secure pads p 12 I ALERT Do not pick up your StrideRide by its plastic fender or you void your warranty Fig 1 O P P P Fig 1 ...
Страница 7: ...ose parts make sure they are included in packaging 1 Main bike assembly not shown 2 Front wheel assembly not shown 3 Front Quick release skewer 4 Stem cap 5 5mm allen wrench 6 Four cap screws 7 5 32 allen wrench 8 Left and right pedal pads 3 6 5 4 7 8 ...
Страница 8: ...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 with a quick release 3 Each time before you StrideRide check that the wheel is securely clamped The wheel quick release uses a cam action to clamp the StrideRide s wheel in place see fig 2 Because of its adjustable nature it is critical that you understand h...
Страница 9: ... slot in each fork leg Make sure the rotor goes between the brake pads in caliper brake housing Put the spring and adjusting nut 4 back on the quick release mechanism Do not tighten the adjusting nut at this time I ALERT The front fork has a built in wheel retention feature Adjusting the quick release mechanism The words open and close are on opposite sides of the quick release lever Move the quic...
Страница 10: ...ck release mechanism is too light the front wheel can loosen while riding This can cause injury to the rider or to others Open and close the quick release lever with one hand while you turn the adjusting nut with the other hand Tighten or loosen the adjusting nut by hand so that you first feel resistance to the quick release lever when it is parallel with the axle Put the wheel in the center of th...
Страница 11: ...ndlebar stem is parallel to the Strideride s center line and clamped tight enough so that you can t twist it out of alignment N WARNING Handlebar ends Make sure the handlebar grips are secure and in good condition If not have your dealer replace them Make sure the handlebar ends and exten sions are plugged If not plug them before you ride If the handlebars have bar end extensions make sure they ar...
Страница 12: ... not twisted around the Strideride s front frame The left hand brake cable should follow a straight path down to the caliper See Fig 9 StrideSports LLC 12 Fig 12 Fig 11 Fig 13 Check that the front brake cable is not twisted around the frame O O P P P ...
Страница 13: ...eSports LLC 13 E Pedal cap assembly Place the pedal caps onto the StrideRide pedal assembly Pedal cap are handed and only can go on one way Screw the two cap screws into pedal assembly with 5 32 Allen wrench ...
Страница 14: ...h down on the stem to adjust handle bar height Fig 17 Screw the lever clockwise to tighten Fig 18 N WARNING Riding with an improperly tightened Extender tube adjuster can allow the handle bars to move and cause you to lose control and fall Therefore 1 Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to correctly clamp Extender tube adjuster 2 Before you ride first check that the handle bar Exten...
Страница 15: ...ke path Pull the orange lever out Fig 19 Rotate lever to reposition handle orientation Fig 20 Screw the lever clockwise to tighten Fig 18 Fig 19 Fig 20 C Brake reach Make sure that your hands can reach and squeeze the brake levers comfortably If your hands are too small to operate the levers comfortably consult your dealer before riding the ride The lever reach may be adjustable or you may need a ...
Страница 16: ...r bicycle and you could suffer even more damage to your head as a result of a collision or fall than you might if you fell off a conventional bicycle As a result wearing a helmet is even more critical when riding the StrideRide and failure to do so could result in serious injury or death E Riding posture Riding stance Rest stance ...
Страница 17: ...ing or carrying your StrideRide The StrideRide should be handled with one hand on the top of the rear wheel and the other hand on the front frame I ALERT The StrideRide should never be picked up by any of the moving mechanism components such as the sliders chain rear fender or brake and shifter cables Fig 23 ...
Страница 18: ...ckwise with toe 180 degrees Fig 25 Pull the StrideRide back to you until it rest on the kick stand Retracting the Kickstand Holding the left handle bar grip lean the StrideRide away Fig 26 Rotate kick stand counter counterclock wise with toe Fig 25 N WARNING DO NOT STAND ON WITH KICKSTAND EXTENDED STANDING ON THE WITH THE KICKSTAND EXTENDED CAN INJURE THE PERSON AND DAMAGE YOUR FRAME AND KICKSTAND...
Страница 19: ...brakes work the braking action of a StrideRide is a function of the friction between the brake surfaces usually the brake pads and the rotor To make sure that you have maximum friction available keep your rotors and brake pads clean and free of dirt lubricants waxes or polishes Brakes are designed to control your speed not just to stop the ride Maximum braking force for each wheel occurs at the po...
Страница 20: ...ansferred forward you need to shift your body toward the rear of the ride to transfer weight back on to the rear wheel and at the same time you need to both decrease rear braking and increase front braking force This is even more important on descents because descents shift weight forward Two keys to effective speed control and safe stopping are controlling wheel lock up and weight transfer Practi...
Страница 21: ...andlebars which may result in serious injury or death 3 StrideRide brakes are disc brakes and are extremely powerful Take extra care in becoming familiar with these brakes and exercise particular care when using them 4 Disc brakes can get extremely hot with extended use Be careful not to touch a disc brake until it has had plenty of time to cool 5 See the brake manufacturer s instructions for inst...
Страница 22: ...ght side of the handle bar two front sprockets called chainrings a drive chain Shifting Gears The StrideRide trigger style of shifter control 9 speeds Press the large lever to downshift Press the small lever to upshift Manual shifting of the 2 speeds on the front chain rings The large 42 tooth chain ring is for heavy riders or flat terrian The smaller 22 tooth chain ring is for lighter riders or h...
Страница 23: ...emember that shifting the chain in towards the centerline of the Strideride is for accelerating and climbing and is called a downshift Moving the chain out or away from the centerline of the StrideRide is for speed and is called an upshift Whether upshifting or downshifting the StrideRide derailleur system requires that the drive chain be moving forward and be under at least some tension A deraill...
Страница 24: ...ur riding needs The size pressure rating and on some high performance tires the specific recommended use are marked on the sidewall of the tire The part of this information which is most important to you is Tire Pressure N WARNING Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the tire s sidewall Exceeding the recommended maximum pressure may blow the tire off the rim which could cause...
Страница 25: ...ions depends largely on tire pressure Inflating the tire to near its maximum recommended pressure gives the lowest rolling resistance but also produces the harshest ride High pressures work best on smooth dry pavement Very low pressures at the bottom of the recommended pressure range give the best performance on smooth slick terrain such as hard packed clay and on deep loose surfaces such as deep ...
Страница 26: ... meets the latest certifica tion standards and is appropriate for the type of riding you do Always follow the helmet manufacturer s instructions for fit use and care of your helmet Most serious StrideRide injuries involve head injuries which might have been avoided if the rider had worn an appropriate helmet N WARNING Failure to wear a helmet when riding may result in serious injury or death 2 Alw...
Страница 27: ...joints road or sidewalk construction debris and other obstructions that could cause you to swerve into traffic catch your wheel or cause you to have an accident The many other hazards and distractions which can occur while you ride on a StrideRide 8 StrideRide in designated bike lanes on designated bike paths or as close to the edge of the road as possible in the direction of traffic flow or as di...
Страница 28: ... on jumping their StrideRides risk serious damage to their StrideRides as well as to themselves 12 Ride at a speed appropriate for conditions Increased speed means higher risk 6 Use approved hand signals for turning and stopping 13 Never ride with headphones They mask traffic sounds and emergency vehicle sirens distract you from concentrating on what s going on around you and their wires can tangl...
Страница 29: ...ith whom you are sharing the road 19 Observe and yield the right of way 20 Never ride your StrideRide while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 21 If possible avoid riding in bad weather when visibility is obscured at dawn dusk or in the dark or when extremely tired Each of these conditions increases the risk of accident 29 ...
Страница 30: ...es Wheels Make sure tires are correctly inflated see Section 5 C Tires in good shape Spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall Replace damaged tires before riding the ride Wheels true Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side to side wobble If a wheel wobbles side to side even slightly or rubs against or hits the disk brake pads take the ride to a qualified ri...
Страница 31: ...e control To make sure that you can 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 See also Section 5 A Night Riding Riding a StrideRide at night is many times more dangerous than riding during the day A bicyclist is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see Therefore children should...
Страница 32: ...ur helmet flashing lights attached to your body and or your StrideRide any reflective device or light source that moves will help you get the attention of approaching motorists pedestrians and other traffic Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the StrideRide does not obstruct a reflector or light Make sure that your StrideRide is equipped with correctly positioned and securel...
Страница 33: ...ur weight toward the rear and gently applying the brakes rear brake first Sudden or excessive application of the front brake could pitch you over the handlebars Applying brakes too hard can lock up a wheel which could cause you to lose control and fall Skidding is an example of what can happen when a wheel locks up Practice shifting the gears see Section 5 B Remember to only shift while you are St...
Страница 34: ...and wheel spokes may stretch or seat when a new ride is first used and may require readjustment at a bicycle shop Before every ride Mechanical Safety Check Section 6 B Wipe off Dirt and Grim on Roller rods Wipe down the roller rods with a wet towel to remove and dirt and grim that accumulates After every long or hard ride or after every 10 to 20 hours of riding Squeeze the front brake and rock the...
Страница 35: ...eck the frame particularly in the area around all tube joints the handlebars the stem and the seatpost for any deep scratches cracks or discoloration These are signs of stress caused fatigue and indicate that a part is at the end of its use ful life and needs to be replaced After every long or hard ride if the ride has been exposed to water or grit or at least every 100 miles Clean the ride and li...
Страница 36: ...e 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 StrideRide or of individual components may be covered by a warranty for a specified period of time by the manufacturer this is no guarantee that the product will last the term of the warranty Product life is often related to the kind of riding you do and to the treatment...
Страница 37: ...both workmanship and materials as stated below Five years Frame Two years Fork Drive Pedals Arms and Steering Column 30 days All Other Components Paint and Decals This is the only warranty for your StrideRide and it is limited to the initial purchaser it expires upon resale or transfer of the to another party During the term of this warranty if you experience a defect in your StrideRide we will ei...
Страница 38: ... to perform routine maintenance The use of parts other than the original replacement parts Collisions crashes or physical abuse to the StrideRide Neglect or use of the StrideRide when in a state of disrepair Voiding Your Warranty You void your warranty by Misusing the StrideRide see Owner s Manual discussion of proper and improper use Exceeding the rider weight limit Making any modification to the...
Страница 39: ...trideRide and the decision to repair or replace your StrideRide resides solely with StrideRide This warranty affords you certain rights that vary by jurisdiction Any limitations expressed in this warranty do not affect your statutory rights under the law of the relevant jurisdiction If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that one or more specific provisions contained in this limited warra...
Страница 40: ...EAR WHEEL 10 9 SPEED CASSETTE 11 REAR BRAKE CALIPER 12 FRONT BRAKE CALIPER 13 FRONT WHEEL 14 TIRE 15 FORK 16 EXTENDER 17 STEM 18 HANDLEBAR 19 SHIFTER RIGHT 20 BRAKE LEVER 21 GRIP 22 CONTROL CABLES 23 BRAKE ROTOR 24 FRONT WHEEL QUICK RELEASE 25 EXTENDER TUBE ADJUSTER HANDLE 40 10 9 1 2 3 8 7 4 6 5 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ...
