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DC-Tri Commuter 2.3
Trike Owner's Manual
This manual meets EN Standards 14764, 14766 and 14781.
This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it
before you take the first ride on your new Trike, and keep it for reference.
Additional safety, performance and service information for specific components such as
suspension on your Trike, or for accessories such as helmets or lights that you purchase,
may also be available. Make sure that your dealer has given you all the manufacturers'
your Trike or accessories. In case of a conflict between the instructions in this manual
and information provided by a component manufacturer, always follow the component
If you have any questions or do not understand something, take responsibility for
your safety and consult with your dealer or the Trike's manufacturer.
This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service, repair or maintenance
manual. Please see your dealer for all service, repairs or maintenance. Your dealer
may also be able to refer you to classes, clinics or books on Trike use, service,
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1
Edition,
November 2017
IMPORTANT:
literature that was included with
manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE:
repair or maintenance.

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  • Page 1 DC-Tri Commuter 2.3 Trike Owner’s Manual Edition, November 2017 This manual meets EN Standards 14764, 14766 and 14781. IMPORTANT: This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it before you take the first ride on your new Trike, and keep it for reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents GENERAL WARNING A special note to parents 1. First A. Trike fit B. Safety first C. Mechanical Safety Check D. First ride 2. Safety A. The Basics B. Riding Safety C. Off Road Safety D. Wet Weather Riding E. Night Riding F.

  • Page 3: General Warning

    GENERAL WARNING: Like any sport, riding involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a Trike, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know — and to practice — the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance.

  • Page 4: A Special Note To Parents

    A special note for parents: As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and safety of your minor child, and that includes making sure that the Trike is properly fitted to the child; that it is in good repair and safe operating condition;...

  • Page 5: First

    1. First NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before your first ride. At the very least, read and make sure that you understand each point in this section, and refer to the cited sections on any issue which you don’t completely understand. Please note that not all Trikes have all the features described in this Manual.
  • Page 6 specifications from the Trike or component manufacturer or from your dealer. If you need to make an adjustment at home or in the field, we urge you to exercise care, and to have the fasteners you worked on checked by your dealer as soon as possible. WARNING: Correct tightening force on fasteners –nuts, bolts, screws–...

  • Page 7: First Ride

    q Wheel retention system: Make sure the front and rear wheels are correctly secured. q Handlebar: Make sure the handlebar stem is parallel to the trike’s center line and clamped tight enough so that you can’t twist them out of alignment. q Handlebar ends: Make sure the handlebar grips are secure and in good condition.

  • Page 8: Riding Safety

    Observe all local Bike/Trike laws and regulations. Observe regulations about Trike lighting, licensing of Trikes, riding on sidewalks, laws regulating bike path and trail use, helmet laws, child carrier laws, special Trike traffic laws. It’s your responsibility to know and obey the laws.

  • Page 9: Off Road Safety

    traffic flow or as directed by local governing laws. Stop at stop signs and traffic lights; slow down and look both ways at street intersections. Remember that a Trike always loses in a collision with a motor vehicle, so be prepared to yield even if you have the right of way. Use approved hand signals for turning and stopping.

  • Page 10: Wet Weather Riding

    Off Road respect Obey the local laws regulating where and how you can ride off-road, and respect private property. You may be sharing the trail with others — hikers, equestrians, or cyclists. Respect their rights. Stay on the designated trail. Don’t contribute to erosion by riding in mud or with unnecessary sliding.
  • Page 11 your Trike. They are an integral part of the Trike’s safety system. Removing the reflectors reduces your visibility to others using the roadway. Being struck by other vehicles may result in serious injury or death. The reflector brackets may protect you from a brake straddle cable catching on the tire in the event of brake cable failure.

  • Page 12: Changing Components Or Adding Accessories

    limitations. G. `Changing Com ponents or Adding Accessories There are many components and accessories available to enhance the comfort, performance and appearance of your Trike. However, if you change components or add accessories, you do so at your own risk. The Trike’s manufacturer may not have tested that component or accessory for compatibility, reliability or safety on your Trike.

  • Page 13: Control Position Adjustments

    If your trike has a “threadless” stem (fig. 6) your dealer may be able to change handlebar height by moving height adjustment spacers from below the stem to above the stem, or vice versa. Otherwise, you’ll have to get a stem of different length or rise. Consult your dealer.

  • Page 14: Wheels

    It’s important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand how things work on your Trike. We urge you to ask your dealer how to do the things described in this section before you attempt them yourself, and that you have your dealer or bike mechanic check your work before you ride the trike.
  • Page 15 A . R e a r W heels- Drifting Sleeve Trike wheels are designed to use the drifting sleeve accessory- to install simply deflate the rear wheel and place drifting sleeve over and re-inflate. DO NOT REMOVE REAR WHEEL TO PLACE DRIFTING SLEEVES –...

  • Page 16: Secondary Retention Devices

    hub or front fork. b. The integral type is molded, cast or machined into the outer faces of the front fork dropouts. Ask your dealer to explain the particular secondary retention device on your trike. WARNING: Do not remove or disable the secondary retention device. As its name implies, it serves as a back-up for a critical adjustment.

  • Page 17: Trike Suspension

    in becoming familiar with its performance characteristics. 5. Disc brakes can get extremely hot with extended use. Be careful not to touch a disc brake until it has had plenty of time to cool. 6. See the brake manufacturer ’s instructions for operation and care of your brakes, and for when brake pads must be replaced.

  • Page 18: Tires And Tubes

    the terrain. This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster; but you must not confuse the enhanced capabilities of the Trike with your own capabilities as a rider. Increasing your skill will take time and practice. Proceed carefully until you have learned to handle the full capabilities of your trike. WARNING: Not all Trikes can be safely retrofitted with some types of suspension systems.
  • Page 19 performance on smooth, slick terrain such as hard-packed clay, and on deep, loose surfaces such as deep, dry sand. Tire pressure that is too low for your weight and the riding conditions can cause a puncture of the tube by allowing the tire to deform sufficiently to pinch the inner tube between the rim and the riding surface.

  • Page 20: Service

    5. Service WARNING: Technological advances have made Trikes and Bike components more complex, and the pace of innovation is increasing. It is impossible for this manual to provide all the information required to properly repair and/or maintain your Trike. In order to help minimize the chances of an accident and possible injury, it is critical that you have any repair or maintenance which is not specifically described in this manual performed by your dealer.
  • Page 21 1. Break-in Period: Your trike will last longer and work better if you break it in before riding it hard. Control cables and wheel spokes may stretch or “seat” when a new trike is first used and may require readjustment by your dealer. Your Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C) will help you identify some things that need readjustment.

  • Page 22: If Your Trike Sustains An Impact

    warranty is not meant to suggest that the Trike cannot be broken or will last forever. It only means that the Trike is covered subject to the terms of the warranty. Please be sure to read Appendix A, Intended Use of your Trike and Appendix B, The lifespan of your trike and its components, starting on page 43.

  • Page 23: Appendix A: Intended Use

    Trikes designed for riding on a paved surface where the tires INTENDED To be ridden on paved area MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT RIDER LUGGAGE* TOTAL lbs. / kg lbs. / kg lbs. / kg 260/130 10 / 4.5 270/134.5 * Approved DC-Tri Accessories...
  • Page 24 Drifting Sliding and M ini wheelstands CONDITION 4 Trikes designed for riding Conditions 1,4, plus rough technical areas, moderately sized obstacles. INTENDED Trike has drifting capability when fitted with the specially designed drifting sleeves – ensure the area is free from rocks or obstackles which may affect smooth gliding capability or cause overturning or damage to the drifting sleeves.
  • Page 25 Appendix B The lifespan of your trike and its components Nothing Lasts Forever, Including Your Trike. When the useful life of your trike or its components is over, continued use is hazardous. Every Trike and its component parts have a finite, limited useful life. The length of that life will vary with the construction and materials used in the frame and components;...
  • Page 26 used to make your trike determine how and how frequently to inspect. Ignoring this WARNING can lead to frame, fork or other component failure, which can result in serious injury or death. A. Understanding metals Steel is the traditional material for building Trike frames. It has good characteristics, but in high performance Trikes, steel has been largely replaced by Chrome Moly The main factor driving this change is interest by riding and cycling enthusiasts in lighter Trikes.
  • Page 27 • STAINS AND DISCOLORATION CAN OCCUR NEAR A CRACK. SIMPLE RULE 3 : Inspect and Such staining may be a warning sign that a crack exists. investigate any staining to see if it is associated with a crack. Need Help? Contact our Customer Service Team at in your region or email us at sales@dc-tri.com...
  • Page 28 Tools Required Small adjustable spanner and Allen Key The DC-Tri should arrive in 3 completed part and only the headset assembly components require assembly (Front Wheel Assembly, Frame Assembly & Headset Assembly. Before you begin – Remove Battery and Charger from Box and place on charge (Initial Charge –...
  • Page 29 Place front Wheel Assembly neck into headtube opening Place Bearing onto neck of Wheel Assembly (fork) Place Split rings, then cap then spacer then headset cap Place Handlebar into headtube opening Place screw into top of headset cap and tighten Check position of the handlebars tighten until locked into preferred position –...
  • Page 30 Connect Mainframe...
  • Page 31 Handle Bar Connection...
  • Page 32 Parts Please contact your dealer for parts accessories in your region – alternatively the DC-Tri can be assembled at any good bicycle or e-bike shop. DC Tri is an energy efficiency focused organization therefore in an effort to conserve valuable resources e.g.
  • Page 33 This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, tires, tubes or cables, or any damage, failure or loss caused by improper assembly, maintenance, storage or use of the DC-Tri This Limited Warranty will be void if the product is ever •...
  • Page 34 still needs further adjustment, proceed to step 2. If brake is too tight or has too much slack, use a 10 mm open wrench to loosen the brake cable and adjust accordingly. Inspect the brake pads (A) • SIGNIFICANT SCRATCHES, GOUGES, DENTS OR SCORING SIMPLE RULE 4 : Do not scratch, CREATE STARTING POINTS FOR CRACKS.
  • Page 35 Low mileage · · Lower body weight Less aggressive rider · Non-corrosive environment (dry, salt-free air) · · Clean riding environment...
  • Page 36 Appendix D Fastener Torque Specifications Correct tightening torque of threaded f a steners is very important to your safet y. Always tighten fasteners to the correct torque. Bolts that are too tight can stretch and deform. Bolts that are too loose can move and fatigue.

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