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Cruzbike Sofrider v2 Assembly Instructions - 3/1/2011
Assembly Instructions for the
Cruzbike Sofrider
These are assembly instructions only.
Please read the Cruzbike Owner's Manual for important safety
information and riding instructions.
A Cruzbike Owners support forum is located at:
http://www.cruzbike.com/forums/
Cruzbike Sofrider v2 Assembly
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  • Page 1 Cruzbike Sofrider v2 Assembly Instructions - 3/1/2011 Assembly Instructions for the Cruzbike Sofrider These are assembly instructions only. Please read the Cruzbike Owner’s Manual for important safety information and riding instructions. A Cruzbike Owners support forum is located at: http://www.cruzbike.com/forums/...
  • Page 2 1. It’s a good idea to see what the finished product should look like. Below (fig. 2) is a properly assembled Cruzbike Sofrider V2. Note the names of the basic parts of the bicycle. fig. 2 Cruzbike Sofrider v2 Assembly...
  • Page 3 Cruzbike Sofrider v2 Assembly Instructions - 3/1/2011 Step 1: Open the box (fig. 3-4) and remove contents: 1) small box of parts, 2) seat/cushion, 3) backrest/cushion, and 4) the bicycle frame, wheels, etc., all tied together. (fig. 5) Snip all plastic zip ties and set the wheels aside.
  • Page 4 Cruzbike Sofrider v2 Assembly Instructions - 3/1/2011 Step 3: Unpack the small parts box (fig. 9). fig. 10 Note These two pictures (fig. 11-12) are just to show you different ways you can use the box to support the bike as you assemble it. Use either, both, or neither method as you see fit.
  • Page 5 Cruzbike Sofrider v2 Assembly Instructions - 3/1/2011 Step 4: Use a 5mm Allen wrench and attach handlebar stem to top of steering extension tube, brake Connect the AFT and install the pivot clamp over the fork steerer tube (fig. 13, silver levers toward the front...
  • Page 6 Cruzbike Sofrider v2 Assembly Instructions - 3/1/2011 Step 5: Install the seat mount bracket, seat, and backrest. fig. 20 Place the standard washer next to the nut. Tighten with 10mm socket wrench and 4mm Allen wrench. Remove cushions. Attach seat to seat bracket with 4 short bolts (nuts and fig.
  • Page 7 Cruzbike Sofrider v2 Assembly Instructions - 3/1/2011 Adjust the angle of the backrest by raising or lowering the seat post or by sliding the back rest clamp up or down (14mm socket wrench). Step 6: Install wheels and brakes. Flip bike over (fig. 23). You might as well learn now that it’s easier to flip the bike around...
  • Page 8 Cruzbike Sofrider v2 Assembly Instructions - 3/1/2011 Step 7: (optional) Re-routing cables through the pivot clamp tunnel. This step is optional. Some prefer to simply use a plastic zip tie through the pivot clamp tunnel and around the cable to secure them neatly and out of the way of your legs.
  • Page 9 Cruzbike Sofrider v2 Assembly Instructions - 3/1/2011 The pedals are marked ‘L’ and ‘R”. The left Step 8: pedal is reverse threaded, so turn it counter- clockwise to tighten: Install front and rear reflectors, mirror, pedals, and head tube badge The red reflector mounts on the seatpost (fig.
  • Page 10 Cruzbike Sofrider v2 Assembly Instructions - 3/1/2011 This is the proper parking position: Step 9: Handlebar adjustments. The handlebar grip may come from the factory rotated so they sweep back (see the red arrow in fig. 35). This position will cause strain on your wrists.
  • Page 11 Cruzbike Sofrider v2 Assembly Instructions - 3/1/2011 Owner’s manual and obey all safety warnings Step 10: before attempting to ride. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Time to check the headset bearings. Hold the front brake on tight and rock the bike Adjusting the AFT to suit your x-seam: The backwards and forwards.