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- Page 1 TANDEM BICYCLE OWNER'S MANUAL THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY, PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. READ THE MANUAL BEFORE TAKING YOUR FIRST RIDE ON YOUR NEW BICYCLE, AND KEEP THE MANUAL HANDY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Attach the Saddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 1 Introduction ......1 Attach the Front Fender . -
Page 5: Introduction
PO Box 344 Our customer service department is dedicated to your 4730 E Radio Tower Ln satisfaction with Pacific Cycle and it’s products. If you Olney, IL 62450 have questions or need advice regarding assembly, parts, performance, or returns, please contact the Do not return this item to the store. -
Page 6: Safety Signal Words
Safety Safety Signal Words User Responsibility The following safety signal words indicate a safety All persons assembling, using, and maintaining the message . The symbol alerts you to potential hazards . bicycle must read and understand the safety warnings Failure to follow the warning may result in damage to and operating instructions in this manual before using property, injury, or death . -
Page 7: Protective Gear And Clothing
Protective Gear and Clothing • Pants with loose pant legs. If necessary, always tuck pant legs into a sock or use a leg band to Always wear proper attire when riding the bicycle, you avoid the clothing becoming caught in the should wear: drive chain . -
Page 8: Wet Weather
• Always ride defensively in a predictable, straight line . • Wear proper riding attire, reflective if possible, and Never ride against traffic. avoid open toe shoes . • Concentrate on the path ahead . Avoid pot holes, • Avoid wearing loose pants. If you are wearing gravel, wet road markings, oil, curbs, speed bumps, loose pants, tuck the pant leg into a sock or use drain grates and other obstacles . -
Page 9: Night Riding
Night Riding • Riding at night is not recommended . Check with local law or regulations regarding the use of lights for night riding . • Ensure bicycle is equipped with a full set of correctly positioned and clean reflectors. •... -
Page 10: Parts
Parts Before assembly check and see that all the parts are included. If parts are missing or damaged call customer service toll free at 1-800-626-2811. front rear rear saddle handlebar saddle front handlebar seat post reflector front fender rear fender seat post main frame front chain... -
Page 11: Hardware
Hardware Front Handlebar Hardware stem wedge cap Front Fender Hardware long bolt washer nut Front Wheel Hardware 2 locknuts 2 washers... -
Page 12: Assembly
Assembly Getting Organized WARNING! The following tools and items are needed for assembly: Improperly assembly of the bicycle may result in • 5 mm, 6 mm, and 10 mm Allen wrenches unexpected product performance and serious injury or death . Assemble the bicycle according to the •... -
Page 13: Attach The Front Handlebars
Attach the Front Handlebars Parts: Front Handlebar, main frame Hardware: Stem wedge bolt, stem clamp bolt and Stem wedge bolt cap come attached to the handlebar . Tools: 5 mm and 6 mm allen wrench, grease 1. Remove the stem wedge bolt cap . stem wedge 2. - Page 14 4. Rotate the handle bar so it is square with the fork . 8. Using a 5 mm allen wrench, tighten the two handlebar stem clamp bolts until the handlebar is 5. Using a 6 mm allen wrench, tighten the stem wedge locked into the proper position .
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Page 15: Attach The Rear Handlebar
Attach the Rear Handlebar to the Front Saddle Parts: Rear Handlebar, front saddle, main frame Hardware: Stem clamp bolts and pinch bolts come attached to the rear handlebar . Tools: 5 mm allen wrench saddle 1. Insert the seat post through the center of the clamp on the rear handlebar . -
Page 16: Attach The Saddles
Attach the Saddles WARNING! Insufficient bolt tightness on the seat post may result in the seat slipping, loss of control and serious injury or death . Be sure the seat is locked and capable reflector of supporting the weight of the rider before using the bicycle . -
Page 17: Attach The Front Fender
Attach the Front Fender Parts: Front fender, front fork Hardware: long screw, washer, nut Tools: 10 mm open-ended wrench, phillips-head screwdriver Before proceeding to the next steps, carefully turn the bicycle upside down so the bicycle is resting on the handlebars and saddles . -
Page 18: Attach The Front Wheel
Attach the Front Wheel WARNING! Failure to properly tighten the nuts holding the wheels onto the bicycle may result in poor riding performance, the tire falling off and serious injury or death . Always be sure the wheels are securely attached to the fork before using the bicycle . -
Page 19: Attach The Pedals
Attach the Pedals NOTICE: Attaching a pedal to the incorrect side can 6. Be sure the pedals are tight . strip the pedal threads and cause irreparable damage . Visually match the R and L stickers on the pedal and The left pedal turns crank arm before attaching the pedals . -
Page 20: Adjustments
Adjustments Adjust the Handlebar Adjust the handlebar height and angle so the rider These are your final adjustments to the bicycle, tighten is comfortable and has complete control . Maximum all bolts completely at this time. comfort is usually obtained when the handlebar height WARNING! is equal to the height of the seat . - Page 21 Follow these steps to adjust the front handlebars: Tools: 5 mm and 6 mm allen wrench stem clamp bolt stem wedge bolt 1. Remove the stem wedge cap . stem wedge 2. Using the 6 mm allen wrench, loosen the bolt cap stem wedge bolt until the pressure on the stem wedge is released .
- Page 22 Follow these steps to adjust the back handlebars: Tools: 5 mm allen wrench 1. Using the 5 mm allen wrench, loosen the two pinch bolts stem clamp bolt on the side of the rear handlebars . 2. Adjust the height so the rider is in control and comfortable .
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Page 23: Adjust The Saddles
Adjust the Saddles WARNING! Tools: 5 mm allen wrench 1. Using a 5 mm allen wrench, loosen the two pinch Failure to insert the seat stems beyond the Minimum bolts on the seat tube bracket . Insertion line may cause the stem to break resulting 2. - Page 24 WARNING! bicycle quickly, it will also cause unnecessary wear on the tire, and can cause a loss of control . Failure to follow all local and state regulations and laws It is recommended to practice braking your tandem pertaining to bicycle use as well as the safety warnings bicycle so that you have control over how quickly the in this manual may result in serious injury or death .
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Page 25: Use
Pre-Ride Checklist Steering Use the following checklist before every ride to ensure your bicycle is in proper working condition before riding The handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted the bicycle . and tightened, and allow proper steering . Brakes The handlebars are set correctly in relation to ... - Page 26 Cranks and Pedals The pedals are securely tightened to the crank arms . The crank arms are securely tightened to the axle and are not bent . Frame and Fork The frame and fork are not bent or broken ...
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Page 27: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Troubleshooting This section presents important information on WARNING! maintenance and will assist you in determining the proper course of action to take if you do have a Failure to conduct maintenance on the bicycle may problem with the operation of the bicycle . result in malfunction of a critical part and serious If you have questions regarding maintenance please injury or death . - Page 28 Lubrication Schedule Component Lubricant Method Weekly Chains Chain lube or light oil Brush on or squirt Every Six Months Freewheel Two drops from oil can Pedals: that cannot be Light oil Two drops from oil can onto the inside bearings disassembled Yearly Bottom bracket...
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Page 29: Parts Maintenance
Parts Maintenance Wheels Frequency: Inspect and maintain before each use. Inspect Action Maintenance Rims Inspect for dirt and grease Use a clean rag or wash with soapy water, rinse, and air dry . Wheels Check the wheels are securely fastened to Adjust if necessary and tighten axle nuts . - Page 30 Tires Frequency: Inspect and maintain before each use Inspect Action Maintenance Tire Inflation Check tire pressure Inflate tire to the pressure indicated on the tire sidewall. See “Inflating a Tire Tube” for more detail. If the tire is flat see “Fixing a Flat Tire”...
- Page 31 Brakes Frequency: Inspect and maintain before each use. Inspect Action Maintenance Coaster Brake Make sure the brake arm is Tighten and secure the brake arm correctly attached to the chain stay to the chain stay . with the brake arm clip . brake clip brake arm...
- Page 32 Drivetrain (pedals, chains, chainwheel, crank set, freewheel) Frequency: As noted . Inspect Action Maintenance Every month: Check that each pedal is Pedals If necessary, re-set and tighten. securely set and tighten into the crank arm . Before each ride: Check each front and Clean or replace .
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Page 33: Hub Bearings
Drivetrain maintenance continued . . . Inspect Action Maintenance Crank Set Every month: Check the crank set (crank Replace cable . arms, chain rings, and bottom bracket axle and bearings) is correctly adjusted and tight . Remove the primary chain Hub Bearings 4. - Page 34 Inflating the Tire Tube 5. Complete inflation. WARNING! 6. Be sure the tire is evenly seated on the rim, both sides. If not release some air and repeat steps three An unseated tire can rupture unexpectedly and cause through six . serious injury or death .
- Page 35 Repairing a Flat Tire 7. Inflate the tube ¼ full and place inside tire. WARNING! 8. Insert the valve stem through valve stem hole in rim. An unseated tire can rupture unexpectedly and cause 9. Start at the valve stem and install the first bead onto serious injury or death .
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Page 36: Warranty
Warranty for inspection at customer’s expense. Please note: the Limited Warranty and Policy on Replacement Procedures and Responsibilities fork is not part of the frame . A lifetime warranty on your frame does not guarantee that the product will last for- Your purchase includes the following warranty which is ever . - Page 37 Conditions of the warranty listed below. If failure of any but has not been designed to withstand abuse part should occur due to faulty materials or workmanship associated with stunting and jumping . This warranty during the warranty period, the part will be replaced . All ceases when you rent, sell, or give away the bicycle, warranty claims must be submitted to the address below ride with more than one person, or use the bicycle...
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Page 38: Purchase Record
Purchase Record Fill out this record and retain it as well as your sales receipt a record of your purchase and potential warranty claims . Name: Address: State/City/Zip: Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: Serial Number: Model Number: Date Code:... - Page 40 4902 Hammersley Road Madison, WI 53711 Service: 1-800-626-2811 www.pacific-cycle.com ©2014 OMKUTD ©2012...