Diamond Power Products R30NT User's Manual
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1. 20 Inflation pressures 20 Torque specifications 20 Chain 20 Serial number location 20 The Advanced Transportation Products Inc Warranty 20 C Copyright 1997 ATP Inc All rights reserved Do not copy without written permission of ATP Inc 19 Seat Back Bag 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 zip pered pouch on the main flap for wallet keys etc The main section features two pockets handy for tools Powerbars etc The bag slips over the back of your VI SION seat and straps around the seat crossbar Off the bike it features a com fortable shoulder strap The bag is ideal as a day bag or a touring companion bag for carrying valuable items Rear Rack Panniers Your VISION is equipped from the fac tory with mounting positions for a rear rack available from your VISION dealer This allows you to use any standard pan nier set for touring commuting Fenders For wet weather riding your Metro will accept fenders An2. and wear gloves You should also wear protective eyewear road grit and flying insects do not make for happy eyes Wearing cycling shoes shorts and jerseys can help you be more comfortable but they are not as essential as the helmet gloves and glasses Now you re all set to hop on your Vision and pedal away into the sunset right Wrong The key to riding smoothly and in a controlled fashion on any bicycle recumbent or not is to be comfortable 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 to approach the bike as your friend someone you ll enjoy spending the day with The intent here is to spend some relaxed time getting to know your bike before you get 20 miles into nowhere or involved with city traffic Pack a lunch and head for the park relax and enjoy the day for a bit and then set yourself up to ride in the parking lot or any open space with no traffic Let s talk about your gears Both the 21 speed and seven speed Metro s have click style shifters there is no danger of getting between gears with these systems as long as they are adjusted properly If you have a seven speed VR30NT model shifting couldn t be easier Just press either the up or down lever on the handlebar to set the next gear You can shift at any time while stopped while pedalin
3. avoid this syn drome Lean back You are probably trying to lean forward to mimic that other type bike you ve been riding Another common first time mistake is to stare at your feet after all you ve never seen them before Look ahead see the scenery you ve been missing Once you re riding smoothly in a straight line it s time to practice looking around Now don t laugh I m not being funny nor condescending Compared to a traditional bike you will find yourself looking at the world from a whole new perspective a comfortable one The biggest problem you will face is keeping your mind on the road Since you are riding in a relaxing reclined position it s all too easy to forget about everything except the scenery in front of you Looking behind you is not difficult but it does take practice As you ride in a straight line and are sure you re not about to take a long ride on a short pier practice swinging your head to the left and right taking quick glances behind you The first time you do this you will inevitably shift your weight and hand position causing the bike to swerve Don t panic this is why we are practicing in the park instead of a congested 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 che
4. quarter turn If the derailleur cage is to the left of the fourth sprocket then turn the adjustment barrel clockwise one quarter turn Turn the pedals by hand a few turns and then look at the alignment again repeat the adjustment steps until the derailleur cage is perfectly aligned with the sprocket and the chain shifts effortlessly between sprockets when the shifter is turned between clicks Rear Suspension The VR30 suspension system has more benefits than just the comfort of suspension Up until now it was often difficult to transport long wheelbase recumbents that were longer than typical upright bikes Tan dem racks often were needed The Metro has the ability to fold itself into two positions fully folded with the rear wheel tucked under the frame for a minimized storage size and partially folded When partially folded your metro should fit standard bike racks System Pre Load To have the suspension operate best you need to set the pre load on the elastomer to suit you weight This is very easy to do Simply make sure that the elastomer clamping wingnut is loose If it is not then loosen it completely Then sit on the bike reach under the seat and turn the wingnut in until it just starts to tighten up against the elastomer That s it Now the suspension pre load is correctly set for your weight Derailleur to the left of the sprocket turn ad justment barrel clock wise Derailleur to the right of the sprocket turn a
5. the general information Idler Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring Idler anti rotate bolt Pinch Bolt 14 Chapter 3 Riding the VISION Riding a Vision recumbent is no more difficult than riding a traditional 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 habits but the benefits of riding a recumbent far outweigh the small learning curve involved Either way it s important to spend a little time adjusting to your new bike be fore riding in traffic or committing to a long ride In this chap ter I m going to discuss some things that will make the transi tion to recumbents or learning to ride on a recumbent easier First of all be sure to read the previous chapter about set up of the bike To ride well you have to be comfortable and to be comfortable you need to be sure that your Vision is adjusted to fit you properly If you re comfortable on your bike it s time to go riding First and foremost the most important part of riding any bike is to wear proper safety equipment We discussed safety equipment in Chapter 1 but I will repeat it here It is essential to wear a helmet all the time anytime you ride It s also very important to wear gloves when you ride If you do have an accident and fall over you ll probably catch yourself with your hands so save your palms
6. 1 Owner s Manual Models R30NT amp R30ST Advanced Transportation Products Inc 400 Terry Ave N Seattle WA 98109 206 467 0231 fax 467 0175 ATPVision AOL com http Cyclery com Vision 20 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 lifetime 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 replace ment 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 completed 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 compatible 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 incidental or conse quential damages Labor charges for part changeovers is not covered by this
7. Flicking the lever in the other direction gives you the faster moving but harder to pedal gears The system requires no maintenance and shifts very well under all con ditions Nexus Hub Adjustment This has been set by the factory but if you have shifting problems it is very simple to adjust Switch the gear control lever to the 4 position You will notice that the number 4 is printed in RED Now look at the right side rear dropout Just inside the bike frame is a control ring that rotates when you move the shift lever On this ring is a red mark There is also a mark on the body of the hub right by the control ring When the shift lever is in the 4 position the red mark on the control ring should line up with the mark on the body If is doesn t simply adjust the cable ad justing barrel until they do Sachs 3x7 21 speed System The Sachs 3x7 system is a unique 21 speed sys tem It utilizes an internal three speed hub mated to a standard seven speed cassette The three in ternal gears give you three ranges of gearing just like a standard front chainring and derailleur system The external seven speed cassette and rear derailleur give you seven speed ranges for a total of 21 speeds Sachs Hub Adjustment VR30S Disconnect the adjuster sleeve Set the left twist grip to the 3 position Lift the rear wheel and rotate the cranks to be sure the hub is engaged Slip the adjuster sleeve onto the pull rod just far enough to l
8. Seat Proper Leg Extension Setting the Seat Position 12 Photo of Metr Photo of Metr Photo of Metr Photo of Metr Photo of Metro showing o showing o showing o showing o showing pr pr pr pr proper leg extension oper leg extension oper leg extension oper leg extension oper leg extension Folding your Metro The first step to folding the Metro is to sit on the bike and reach underneath the seat and loosen the elastomer clamping wingnut Undo the nut completely Fold the swing arm forward To keep from misplacing the clamping nut thread it back onto the bolt it came off of If you want the partially folded position for car top transport then stop the swingarm when the hole in the swingarm brace lines up with the partial fold hole on the main frame of the bike Capture the chain by looping cable of the chain hanger locking pin around the chain as illustrated Then insert the pin into the appropriate hole locking the swingarm in place For tighter storage allow the swingarm to move all the way 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 Adjusting the Brakes The brakes are set by the factory and your shop will have checked them However you should examine your brakes before you ride each time Test the brake levers They should operate smoothly and feel firm when they clamp The VR30S Metro has caliper brakes front and rear As
9. above Take care of your chain and it will take care of you Pump up your tires It is normal for tire pressure to drop slowly Check the pressure every week with a good hand pump Inflate the tires to the pressure rating printed on the tire itself Don t use pumps at gas stations you ll be sorry if you do your tires might blow off the rim Lubricate your components Using your chain lube or better still a drip bottle of general bicycle lubricant NOT 3 in 1 oil carefully apply drops of lubricant to all the pivot points of the components Get the brakes and the derailleur if your bike has one While doing this examine all the cables and casing pieces for wear and tear Also examine the components for any damage Know your bike It s simple just get to know the feel of your bike If something feels different and you can t figure out what it is bring your bike to a shop to have it checked out All of the components on the Metro are bicycle standards and any competent shop can service it 9 before each ride for abrasions tears and tightness To install the seat on your Metro first make sure both quick release skewers are open Slide the seat rails onto the main frame track from the front Slide the seat to the middle of the track and tighten the quick release skewers as shown in Chapter 1 Make sure the seat does not slide back under load Adjusting the seat for proper leg extension It is very important to set t
10. cking out traffic but practicing this will increase your skills and confi dence on the bike At this point you should be feeling pretty good about life zooming along nice and com fortable relaxed and thinking about how much fun you are going to have on this thing Well don t get too cocky yet Before you hit the open road there are a some more exer cises you should do Practice circling both to the right and to the left Start out with gentle curves and progress to tighter and tighter radius U turns You should really try to master turning slowly in as tight a curve as possible quite a few times this gets you ready for the real world of poor directions and detours If you find yourself wobbling or jerking the handlebars around you are probably too tense Relax let your hands grasp Foot Starting Postition Idler R30NT only 6 Check your bike carefully before each ride The wheels should be straight and not wobble Squeeze each brake lever to make sure there is no binding and the brake pads press hard enough on the rims to stop the bike The brake pads should be ad justed so they are 1 16 2mm away from the rim when not applied The brake pads should be centered on the rim and not touching the tire itself The seat quick release skewers should be closed with at least 20 lbs 14kgf of force see the skewer diagram Sitting on the bike swing the handlebars from side to side checking for bind ing or interferenc
11. d justment barrel counter clockwise Rear Index adjustment Derailleur and cassette as seen from rear of bike Suspension Wing Nut Swingarm Wing Nut Adjust Barrel
12. e Check to make sure the attachment bolt is tight If you are unsure of the condition of your Vision recumbent Do Not Ride It until the problem has been corrected If you have any questions at all see your VISION dealer Wear gloves with its low center of gravity you don t fall very far on a recumbent but you will touch down with your hand first A set of bicycling gloves will protect your skin Wear eye protection Riding down the road at speed is no time to get a bug or dirt stuck in your eye Goggles glasses or both can save your sight Practice riding your Vision before you mix it up with traffic spend enough time on your recumbent on a parking lot driveway or other open area to get used to its unique riding position Chapter 3 has some important information about riding your new recumbent Never ride at night without a front and rear light Experiment with different seat positions seat angles and boom lengths during your practice period Your Vision recumbent has many adjustments and special features that fit the bike to you Try them all Be careful when riding in wet conditions No brakes whatever their design work as effectively in wet weather as they do in dry Stopping distances and brake lever pressures all will increase Keep your pedal cadence high You can overstress your knees with the tremendous leverage you have on a recumbent We recommend that you pedal in the 80 90 RPM range If you experie
13. e the brake levers Yodel a few times Do whatever it takes to relax Many first time riders try to sit forward on the seat not being used to the relaxed laid back position Sit back Enjoy the comfort Now pick a dominant leg For most people this is your right leg but go with whatever is most comfortable for you Pick your leg up and swing the crank arm around so you can easily reach the pedal If you are using toe straps flip the pedal clip over your foot but keep the strap nice and loose to start with Swing the crank 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 either brake When you re ready Mounting Step 1 Step 2 7 Housing FFFFFrrrrront Brake ont Brake ont Brake ont Brake ont Brake Handlebar Steerer Tube Cable Chapter 2 Assembly and Setup Your Vision Recumbent dealer should have put your bike together and set the adjust ments for you Your warranty is void and you could suffer serious injury unless the following procedures have been accomplished or checked by a qualified bicycle me chanic We will review the assembly instructions here and also point out some areas that need continuing inspection Refer to the Anatomy of a Metro section for part names and locations Unpackin
14. g up hill down hill smiling simple To begin with set your shifter to the 1 setting For 21 speed metro VR30ST s the system is a little more complicated but not 8 section Now insert the front brake cable housing ends into the cable stops on the handlebar The handlebar stem is at the top of the handlebar The 6mm bolt at the top of the main handlebar tube can be loosened to allow the stem to move up or down allowing you to set the bars for a comfortable height for you Re tighten the pinch bolt to the listed torque specification The VISION Recumbent Seat The seat fabric is installed on the seat frame at the factory and we suggest studying the front strap attachment carefully before removing it In case you forget see the front tension strap attachment diagram This strap should be tightened periodically For the first few weeks the seat fabric will stretch a bit and appear loose Simply tighten the fabric as needed the fabric will stabilize after about 100 miles or so Check the seat Front Tension Strap Attachment Step 1 Looking at the front of the seat with the seat fabric laying on the seat frame take the thin strap and loop it around the frame crosspiece Step 2 Loop the strap in front of the small stub tube but behind the strap Step 3 Loop the strap back around the seat frame crosspiece and strap through the ladder buckle Attaching the Seat Fabric Panels to the Seat The following are instructions fo
15. g the Metro Your Metro comes shipped from the factory in one large cardboard box approximately 60 x 22 x 12 5 This box is UPS shippable We have never had any problem taking our Vision recumbents with us on the air lines as long as the bike is in its box The bike comes packed with all compo nents installed except the handlebars crankset chain pedals and seat Remove your Metro from the box and remove the packing straps Install the crankset using no grease on the spindle tapers and tighten the crank nut Install the pedals the right pedal as you sit on the bike has a right hand thread and the left pedal has a left hand thread Grease the threads before instal lation then tighten with a 15mm wrench Install the chain now The front idler used on the 7 speed R30NT and R30NTX only is spring loaded install it by turning it counterclockwise to engage the tension spring The Handlebar The Metro comes packed in the box with the front fork facing back wards Turn the wheel around un til the arms on the front brake cali per are on the right side of the bike Insert the handlebar onto the steerer Make sure the control cables are not tangled and slide the handlebar down onto the headset completely Make sure the handle bars are aligned correctly with the fork line up the anti rotate hole by looking in the nut hole and insert and tighten the anti rotate bolt Tighten the pinch bolt to the torque specifications in
16. he seat in the proper position If possible set your Metro on a rear wheel type wind trainer If you don t have access to such a trainer have a friend hold the bike up behind your seat while you sit and pedal the bike normally When the leg length is set properly you will be pedaling with just a slight bend in your knee at full extension Get off the seat loosen the seat quick release skewers and slide the seat forward or back the right spot for you Tighten both seat quick release skewers and sit down again If you need further ad justment to get the proper leg extension get off the seat and try again Take your time this is a very im portant adjustment Once you have your leg exten sion set and confirm this by spending some time riding the bike you might want to make a discreet mark on the seat track This way you can remove the seat for transport and still get it back exactly where you like it Adjusting the Gears Adjusting gear systems can be a complex task usually best left to experienced mechan ics We include the manufacturer s instruction sheets on the gear systems if you are interested in working on the bike they are highly suggested reading We ll go over a few of the items here in case you need some more information Remember if the standard adjustment procedures don t seem to work something else is probably wrong and perhaps you should see your local mechanic NEXUS Shifter Seat Attachment Seat Track
17. ightly tension the cable Be sure you do not drag the pull rod out from the hub axle nut Lift the back of the bike and while pedaling twist the left gear shifter to the 1 position Make sure hub is engaged If you don t have smooth engagement between the internal gears rotate the adjuster sleeve until the system shifts smoothly Adjusting Marks 11 Rear Derailleur If your bike uses the Sachs 3X7 system for 21 speeds you have a rear derailleur and cluster in addi tion to the internal 3 speed The rear derailleur on your Metro is an indexed system shifting up and down in preset intervals corre sponding to index clicks of your shifter This system requires a little patience to set up but once it is it will give a season of proper performance The rear derailleur has two limit screws see manufacturer s instructions for lo cations and these must be ad justed properly before the index system will work Set the shifter on the high sprocket end of its travel and adjust the high limit screw so that the derailleur cage aligns with the high sprocket Repeat for the low sprocket Now with the chain on the high smallest rear sprocket turn the pedals and shift the shifter up three clicks The rear derailleur cage should align with the fourth sprocket up from the smallest see illus tration If the derailleur cage is to the right of the proper sprocket as seen from the rear of the bike turn the adjustment barrel counterclockwise on
18. important points about recumbents and bike riding in general Always wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet Yes with their lower center of gravity and feet first position recumbents are significantly safer than upright bicycles You still need to protect your most valuable body part Modern bicycle helmets are light cool and offer lifesaving protection Check your bike carefully before each ride Spend a few moments before each ride inspecting your VISION for problems Check all the nuts bolts and other fasteners to make sure none are loose The tires should be inflated to the pressure moulded on the sidewall and free of cuts or imperfections The wheel quick release skewers should be clamped shut with at least 20 lbs 14kgf of force and a sharp blow to the top of the tire should not knock the wheel loose Study the wheel seat skewer operation diagram the skewer handle has a curve in it that will face the tire when properly closed Open the skewer handle tighten the skewer nut slightly then close the skewer handle curve facing toward the wheel It should take 20 45 lbs of force to close the handle as shown and the skewer should emboss the metal of the wheel dropout 18 Chapter 4 Customize your Metro Now that you are comfortable riding your new Metro I m sure that you will want to customize it for your particular riding needs Your Vision recumbent has been de signed to accept a full range of standard bicyc
19. ling accessories as well as some custom items that have been designed by ATP Rhode Gear Mirror If you ride in traffic a mirror is a must We recommend the Rhode Gear bar end mounted Mt Bike style mirror You should be able to find this at your local bike shop or it s available from us Computer Virtually any small bicycle computer will fit on your Vision recumbent We recom mend that you mount the computer on the handlebars although make sure that the wire is long enough You may have to lengthen it Water bottles Don t forget to drink plenty of water There are braze ons in the Vision recumbent frame for a waterbottle cage Official Vision recumbent water bottles are now avail able Bladder style drinking systems such as a Camelback can be hung from the back of the seat or inside the seat bag Pedals Toeclips Your Vision recumbent will accept all standard pedaling systems Clipless pedals such as the SPD and LOOK work extremely well on recumbents Toeclips are also work well but whatever system you use be sure to practice getting in and out of them a while before hitting the streets Seat Cushion For the Ultimate in comfort a combination air foam cushion fits in the bottom of any Vision recum bent seat The mattress is self inflating and you can control the height softness of the seat with its attached air valve 4 Anatomy of a Seat Quick Release Skewers Elastomer Swing arm lock poi
20. nce knee pain spin faster and check your leg length setting It is 15 much The shifters are twist type which are part of the handlebar grip Twist the inner section of the grip to change gears The left hand shifter changes the internal three speed gears in the hub this must be done when not pedaling The right hand shifter changes the external seven speed derailleur and can be shifted only when pedaling In general you will set the left shifter to the 2 setting and use the right hand shifter to change the gears as you ride Only when you need to go up steep hills will you need the 1 setting on the left shifter you might want the 3 setting on the right shifter going down hills For now let s start with the left shifter set on 2 and the right shifter set on 1 Now let s get on the bike I tend to always mount from the left like on a horse but the important thing is to establish a pattern and do it the same way every time so it becomes a habit Standing along side the bike grab the handlebar grips and apply the brakes Now step through the space between the seat and the handlebar with your right leg and sit down on the seat Settle yourself into the seat and get comfortable something you don t say to upright cyclists Sit awhile rock back and forth and from side to side Notice how the seat cradles you and how comfortably close to the ground you are Grasp the handlebars and rock the front wheel from side to side Squeez
21. nt Seat Serial Number Seat Track Rear dropouts Swingarm Elastomer Clamp Wingnut 17 the bars in a light but firm manner Let your shoulders droop relax your neck don t death clench your teeth Once you relax you will have more control over the bike Next you should practice using the brakes Stop and take off a few times getting a feel for how much pressure on the lever it takes to slow down or stop the bike Remember to always use both brakes together with gentle pressure at first to stop the bike smoothly Drop both your feet to the pavement while giving the brakes the final squeeze to stop the bike Lean forward a bit and stand up while reaching behind you for the seat frame to steady the bike Practice stopping and dismounting then starting off again You should also practice stopping by dropping only one leg typically your non dominant leg This exercise will help you deal with momentary stops such as at stop signs and traffic lights It does take a little practice to balance the bike leaning onto a single leg Remember to keep one hand clamped on a brake to prevent the bike from rolling it really helps I usually immediately cock my crank bound leg for the start and then hold pressure against the brake until I m ready to go You should also carefully investigate what hap pens to the bike with gradually increasing brake lever pressure so you will be comfort able with quick decisions on the road D
22. on t fall asleep on me yet we re almost done The last thing you should practice before hitting the open road is your shifting You really need to be work on being aware of how the gears work Be aware that you must be pedaling to shift the derailleur if your bike has one Both the Nexus seven speed hub and the Sachs 3x7 hub can be shifted when the bike is stopped although sometimes you have to kick the pedals backwards a bit to finish the shift Shifting either derailleurs or internal gear systems should be done under light pedaling pressure Make sure you practice shifting into your start up gear before you stop You shouldn t feel like you have to do everything in one session Many novice riders actually do much better working up to the open road in several short training sessions often days apart Thank you for buying a 5 Front Fork Brake Lever Metro Shifter Handlebar Stem Crank amp Chainrings MainFrame Headtube 16 release the brake and push forward firmly on the pedal As you start moving lift your other foot up and keep ped dling At first you probably will wobble a little but don t panic and tense up Just relax and concentrate on making small corrections with the handlebars The most com mon beginners error is to overcontrol the bike ending up steering a set of S curves down the lane If you relax and let your hands sit lightly on the handlebars you will find it easier to
23. oper leg extension 9 Adjusting the Gears 9 Nexus 7 speed Hub VR30N 9 Nexus Hub Adjustment 10 Sachs 3x7 21 speed System 10 Sachs Hub Adjustment VR30S 10 Rear Derailleur 10 Rear Suspension 11 System Pre Load 11 Folding your Metro 11 Un Folding your Metro 12 Adjusting the Brakes 12 General Maintenance 13 Chapter 3 Riding the VISION 14 Quick Information 20 Tire amp Wheel information 20 Rear 20 Front
24. r installing the upper seat fabric panel the other three panels attach the same way The view is from above the seat back Step 1 Drap the seat fabric over the seat side rails as shown Step 2 Stretch hard the long flap toward the short side pulling the inner short flap to ward the long side and attach together Rub the entire attachment area together firmly Step 3 Stretch the remaining short flap over the other two and attach Again rub the entire area together firmly Pinch bolt Stem Upper Handlebar 13 Photo of Photo of Photo of Photo of Photo of enjoy enjoy enjoy enjoy enjoy General Maintenance It s important to maintain your Metro properly to keep it in good running condition A regular visit to your bike shop is very important to keep your bike running smooth and safe but between trips to the shop your Metro will love some simple attention Lubricate 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 Simply use an old rag to wipe the chain and apply a commercial bicycle chain lubricant NOT WD 40 to the chain After the lube has had a chance to penetrate the links it s important to wipe off all the excess lube This helps to keep the chain free of excess road grit Do this by repeating the wiping procedure outlined
25. the pads wear out you can keep proper braking by using the adjusting barrel on each caliper to tighten the brake The VR30N Metro has a standard caliper front brake but rear wheel braking is handled by the Nexus own internal brake Be careful not to touch any part of the rear hub after using the brake it can get quite hot Final Inspection Your Vision recumbent is complete One last thing to do and also before each ride is to inspect all the nuts and bolts on the bike looking for any parts that may have loosened in shipment Check the alignment of the wheels and inspect the brakes to make sure the shoes contact the rims squarely and don t bind The andlebars should be aligned and able to turn from side to side without binding or interference Check that the wheel skewers are secure and that a sharp blow on the wheel while you hold the bike off the ground will not jar the wheel loose Make sure your seat skewers are tight and the seat won t slide back suddenly See Chapter 1 for more details First Fold Position Locking Pin Fully Folded 10 Adjuster Sleeve Pull Rod Sachs Hub Adjustments Axle Nut Nexus 7 speed Hub VR30N This is an internal 7 speed system built by Shimano It provides a simple to operate relatively wide range of gears We are using the thumb control for the Nexus To shift gears simply flick the lever with your thumb Mov ing the lever one way shifts to the easier to pedal gears lower numbers
26. warranty The user assumes the risk of any personal injury or damage to the bicycle or other losses if the bicycle is used in any competitive event including but not limited to bicycle racing triathalons or similar activities Quick Information Tire amp Wheel information Rear R30 406 bead seat diameter 1 1 75 wide ex 20 x 1 5 Front R30 349mm bead seat dia 1 1 5 wide ex 16 x 1 3 8 Inflation pressures Inflate to the pressure moulded on tire sidewall Torque specifications Pinch bolt type 6mm x 1mm 25mm long Handlebar Extension 65 in lbs 6 N M Handlebar Stem 65 in lbs 6 N M Chain Nexus Hub Standard Frame 206 links Nexus Hub X Long Frame 221 links 3x7 Hub Standard Frame 206 Links 3x7 Hub X Long Frame 221 Links Serial number location Stamped on the back plate at the end of the main frame 2 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Read me First 3 Anatomy of a Metro 4 Chapter 2 Assembly and Setup 7 Unpacking the Metro 7 The Handlebar 7 The VISION Recumbent Seat 8 Adjusting the seat for pr
27. y 20 fender set that has a sliding brake clip will work just slide the clip around the rear fender until it matches with the 5mm braze on at the rear of your Metro frame For the front you can either cut down the 20 front fender to fit under the front fork or you can simply leave the front fender off the 1 75 main backbone tube on your Metro makes a wonderful fender by itself Kickstand I hate always looking for a tree or wall to lean my Metro against We ve built in an attachment point for a standard Greenfield kickstand You should be able to get one of these at your local bike shop They are also available from us if your shop isn t close T Shirts Declare to the world that you are a Vision recumbent owner has the Vision recumbent logo over the left breast Available in XL L KickStand KickStand KickStand KickStand KickStand 3 Chapter 1 Read me First Open Close here with 20 45 lbs force Rotate here to tighten loosen Skewer Handle Skewer Nut Wheel Seat Skewer Operation Closed Thank you for choosing a Vision Recumbent We here at Advanced Transportation Products have tried to build for you the most advanced full featured recumbent available Please take a few moments now to fill out your warranty registration card we want to know what you think about your new bike Before we explore your new Vision recumbent s features we would like to take a few mo ments to discuss some
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