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- Page 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Catrike! You made a great decision by buying a fine quality product that performs well and will bring you fun and good times for years to come. Please take a moment to read through this document, especially the sections on safety and riding tips.
- Page 4 This is especially true in the spring in areas where sand is used on the roads in winter. It's a good idea to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. You may also want to wear gloves. It's easy to reach the ground on your Catrike, and getting a palm full of sand and ground glass is no fun.
- Page 5 Catrike. If for any reason, you are unable to install or tighten the boom clamp or are missing the boom shim, please do not ride your Catrike and contact your Catrike Dealer. Failure to do so might cause the boom to twist and cause serious injury.
- Page 6 If you're adjusting the trike to fit another rider, make absolutely certain that the chain is of the right length. In order to get the maximum possible gear range, the Catrike drive train pushes the derailleurs close to their maximum capacity. The chain must be long enough to handle the big chain ring/big cog combination…if it's too short;...
- Page 7 Assembly instructions Your Catrike should be fully assembled, tested and fine tuned by your Catrike dealer or local bike store. Here are the assembly instructions in order to show how this process is done. The first step is to inventory the parts: A complete trike includes: •...
- Page 8 Use two fingers for small fasteners, or three for larger ones. Because we have no control over how tightly you assemble your Catrike it is extremely important for you to re-check all of the threaded fasteners (pedals, axle bolts, and all other nuts and bolts) on the trike after you've ridden it for a couple of hours, just to make sure everything is still tight.
- Page 9 Begin assembly Prepare the wheels. • Attach the brake rotors to the front wheels using the screws provided with the brakes. Both the brake rotors and the tread on the tire are directional so attention must be paid to how they are mounted. The direction of the brake rotor and tire must match! Direction of rotation for the tires can be determined by looking at the tread.
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- Page 11 Then close the quick release level for a tight hold. Brake Adjustment Next, adjust the calipers. One of the nice things about the Avid disc brakes on your Catrike is that they are very easy to adjust: ...
- Page 12 Adjustable handlebars • Your new Catrike adjustable handlebars can be adjusted in many ways to give each Catrike owner a custom fit. The long, horizontal portion of the handlebar has a gentle incline to it. For those riders who prefer lower handlebars, this can be installed upside down to provide a gentle downward slope.
- Page 13 Flats are provided on the tie rod to fit an 11mm wrench. TOE IN MUST BE CHECKED AND ADJUSTED BEFORE RIDING. VILLAGER TIE ROD INSTALLATION The tie rod on the Catrike Villager installs underneath the mounting bracket. The conical spacer included on the tie rod assembly goes between the tie rod end and mounting plate on the spindle as shown.
- Page 14 The bolt goes in from the top, and the nut goes on underneath the plate. Tighten everything snugly. TIP: This is one of the few places on the Catrike where a steel bolt is threaded into a steel nut. The caution about the ease of stripping threads does not apply here.
- Page 15 If for any reason, you are unable to install or tight the boom clamp enough, please don't ride and contact your Catrike dealer. Failure to do so might cause the boom to twist and cause serious injury.
- Page 16 Install the seat mesh. Lay the seat mesh on top of your Catrike with the patch toward the top of the seat. Insert the buckles into each other on the back of the seat leaving the straps loose and position the seat mesh so that it is square on the frame, with the cutouts for the lower seat support tubes positioned properly and tighten all of the straps.
- Page 17 Then add two links. That will be close to the ideal length for the chain. Use the included PowerLink to hold the chain together. If your Catrike will be used by more than one person, feel free to use two MasterLink so that the chain can be easily adjusted for other riders: simply set the trike up for the shorter rider, then insert a piece of chain long enough to accommodate the taller rider.
- Page 18 This can be done with a tape measure or a Catrike Calibro tool. Make sure to have the wheels point straight ahead using either method. When using a tape measure it is best to measure from the centerline of the tire to the centerline of the other tire at axle height (approximately 9 ½”...
- Page 19 Seat Back Adjustability. The Villager, Trail and Road have the ability to adjust the seat back to suit the rider’s preference. This is a quick and simple adjustment. Loosen the quick release. Choose desired setting and tighten quick release to keep the seat angle in place.
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- Page 24 Gently get onto your tricycle and sit in your normal riding position, then carefully step out of your Catrike. Important: If you jump on your tricycle or move too much while getting on or off, you will not get an accurate sag measurement.
- Page 25 Attach the flag Your Catrike comes with a flag mount. Using the M5x16 socket head cap screw provided, attach it to the rear threaded hole of the left drop out. Insert the flag in the mount as shown.
- Page 26 Crash Replacement Program If your Catrike tricycle or frameset ever fails in such a manner that the warranty is denied, you are still eligible for Catrike's crash replacement program. This program is intended to provide for a low cost frame replacement when a frame failure is determined to be caused by accident, crash, abuse or any other non-standard use.
- Page 27 If you elect to repair a defective product yourself or use the services of someone other than a Catrike authorized dealer, or if you use a replacement part not supplied by Big Cat HPV, Big Cat HPV will not be liable for any damage, failure or loss caused by the use of such unauthorized service or parts.
- Page 28 Register your product and give us your feedback online at: www.catrike.com/registration.php Look over Catrike resources and manuals at www.catrike.com/resources.html Participate in the Catrike message board at catrike.yuku.com Ride your Catrike as much as possible and spread the Catrike lifestyle Happy Trails! Catrike Team Page | 28...
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