Handlebar Installation
Slide the open end of the stem over the top of the riser. The stem is secured to the riser with
two hex head screws that can be tightened using the 5mm hex wrench provided.
8
Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light will cause a color shift in anodized surfaces. We
recommend storing your Xootr Swift away from direct sunlight.
Lubrication
Lubricate these components with a bicycle lubricant such as Finish Line:
1. drive chain
2. dérailleur cable
3. brake cables
4. seat post
5. inside of riser
Brakes
The end of the brake lever should not hit the handlebar, even when pulling as hard as
possible. As the cable stretches and the brake pad wears, adjust the cable length by rotating
the “barrel adjuster” on the brake lever (the aluminum piece between the end of the black
cable housing and the brake lever).
WARNING:
Do not ride your Xootr Swift until both front and rear brakes
have been checked and are functioning properly. Keep all nuts and bolts on
brakes, and brake levers, well tightened. Lubricate cables occasionally to
prevent binding. Failure to do so may cause brakes to malfunction, resulting in
a serious
or fatal accident.
The front brake lever is mounted on the left side of the handlebar. The rear brake lever is
mounted on the right side of the handlebar.
Brakes require occasional adjustment due to cable stretch and brake shoe wear. The brake
lever should have very little free play and should start closing the calipers as soon as lever
action begins.
1. Loosen the locknut on the adjusting barrel.
2. Turn the cable adjusting barrel to loosen or tighten.
3. Be sure that the brake pads do not touch the tire rim when the brake levers are not
being applied. The right and left pads should pull away from the sides of the rim
equally when the brake levers are released. If not, see Brake Balancing in the next
section.
4. If the barrel adjustment was not sufficient, additional adjustments will be
necessary. Xootr LLC strongly recommends that a professional bicycle mechanic
service your brakes if you have any doubts about brake adjustments.
17
Copyright 2008, Xootr LLC. All rights reserved. Xootr is a registered trademarks of Xootr LLC.
Copyright 2008, Xootr LLC. All rights reserved. Xootr is a registered trademarks of Xootr LLC.
