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Steintrikes
Owners Manual
February, 2021

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  • Page 1 Steintrikes Owners Manual February, 2021...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Congratulations for buying one of the best full suspension recumbent trikes on the market today and welcome to the ever growing family of Steintrikes riders! Your new trike is the result of twenty years of development and refinement, intensive research and extensive testing under the harshest possible conditions.

  • Page 4: Bicycle Components

    OVERVIEW (contents) 4 MODELS 7 FRAME TYPES 9 ASSEMBLY MANUAL (Trike Frame) 28 BICYCLE COMPONENTS 34 TEST RIDE 36 MAINTENANCE 38 WARRANTY...
  • Page 5  Wild One Speedster (16-20) The Speedster is the Narrow Track version of the base Wild One model. It is narrower by 80mm (3.15”) resulting in a 699mm wide track (27.5”). It is lower, lighter, faster and it fits through narrow spaces, even doorways.
  • Page 6 (up to 510% gear range). The Roadster shares the same track width as the Wild One, same 4” suspension travel in the front and back. Just like the other models, it can be fitted with skinny road tires if you’re into speed, but can be converted into an off-...

  • Page 7: Frame Types

    FRAME TYPES We are all different and we all have different needs and expectations. To accommodate as many as possible of these wishes and expectations, we developed several different base configurations with multiple options. We are sure that with the number of options we offer, everyone can set up the perfect trike for the intended use.
  • Page 8 Modular The Modular concept was taken from the electronic industry, allowing the user to combine multiple configurations based on the same main unit. The Modular frameset consists of two main sections:  The Main frame (front end with front suspension and steering) ...

  • Page 9: Assembly Manual

    ASSEMBLY MANUAL UNWRAPPING/UNBOXING Each and every Steintrike has been carefully pre-assembled and adjusted to simplify the assembly procedure for the dealers and/or owner as much as possible. Following the provided instructions will result in a perfectly assembled high-end product. If you have the tools and experience, you should be able to do the assembly at home.

  • Page 10: Tools Required

    In addition, you should have a clean cloth and degreaser. Warning! All the frame assembly hardware (bolts, nuts and washers) on all Steintrikes are denominated in metric sizes. All the bolts, nuts and washers provided are Stainless Steel. Therefore, it is very important to use only good, undamaged and high quality tools during assembly.
  • Page 11 TRIKE FRAME PARTS (GET TO KNOW YOUR TRIKE) Before the actual assembly process, get familiar with the terms we use for specific parts of the complete frame assembly. That will make it much easier to follow the assembly instructions. Figure 2 1 –...
  • Page 12 Also take precautions not to fall or stumble into anything to avoid getting hurt or injured. NOTE: All the Steintrikes suspended frames come factory pre-assembled – front suspension and steering components are built up, adjusted and tested before packing and shipping.
  • Page 13 The steel frame/Mesh seat has an integrated front mount, only the rear mount should be adjusted in order to align the positioning holes on the seat’s mount with the hole on the back end (Figure 2 – pos. 2) of the frame. 2.
  • Page 14 Once the Back End is inserted, push it slowly inward until it fills the slot gap completely (approximately 100mm/~3.9In) and check the distance between the holes for mounting the seat (see image below). Adjust the position of the back end by moving the back end forward or back. It helps if you rock the back end from left to right and back during insertion.
  • Page 15 Align the back end as close to vertical as possible (seat and rack mount holes should be horizontally aligned) The exact distance between seat mount holes should be 465mm/18.3“ and that can be fine tuned with the seat installed. The rear seat mount is designed to allow for small differences from ideal distance.
  • Page 16 Now that you have adjusted the exact position of the back end relative to the main frame and seat, you can tighten both M8 bolts on the frame joint and remove the seat. IMPORTANT! The joint connection must be clean from any grease or dirt before and during assembly.

  • Page 17: Important Note

    (if upgrading with Air- Shocks). Currently, only the Wild One Speedster (Narrow Track) uses the lower set of holes. If you fit the suspension element to the wrong position, the trike will still be...
  • Page 18 The next assembly step is fitting the rear swingarm. The process is simple and straightforward. The rear suspension is connected to both the back end and the eyelets on the rear swingarm with 6mm bolts secured with nyloc (self locking) nuts. Use the 4mm Allen key and the 10mm wrench to tighten these.
  • Page 19 Even though it is not critical, the best order to do this is to insert the suspension element by pushing the front bolt through the holes on the frame first. After that slide in the rear swingarm between the eyelets and align one of the holes, insert the M8x25mm bolt by hand and turn clockwise a few turns to hold it in position.
  • Page 20 The standard rear swingarms and wheels on the Steintrikes are all 135mm OLD. The Wild One 4x4 (FAT) comes with 190mm OLD and 12mm through axle. The Front wheels on all Stein Trikes come with 12mm through axles. For different hub/brake types the length of these axles is different.
  • Page 21 QR (if any) or place the washers and nuts (for IG hubs) and tighten the rear wheel. The Wild One 4x4 (FAT) rear wheel comes with a 12mm through axle. Unlike the traditional, older slotted dropouts, the through axle system requires the axle to be removed from the hub before it can be fitted into the swingarm.
  • Page 22 Make sure both sides are seated all the way before inserting the 12mm axle. The axle has one threaded side and it has to be inserted from the non drive side, from left to the right. Before pushing the axle through the dropouts and hub, make a visual check to be sure the holes on the swingarm and hub are aligned.
  • Page 23 Depending on type, use the QR lever or Allen Key to secure the axle. 7. Set up proper frame alignment – fit the seat (Modular only*) If you went through step 3 of this manual, you already have the whole frame built up and set to proper alignment.
  • Page 24 bar end shifters the top of the tube must be reamed with a special reamer tool to 19mm or a new pair of shorter handlebars used. The center steering part (“T” shaped) is slotted at both ends (L & R) and once the handlebars are set to width and angle, the clamp should be tightened to prevent the handlebars from sliding...
  • Page 25 Do not tighten hard – that should be done after the correct position of the front end is set, and that primarily depends on the position of the cranks/pedals and is an individual setting for each rider. The minimal insertion/overlap must be at least 70mm/2.75”. 11.
  • Page 26 Front Hub/Brake options All Steintrikes models come with two front brakes and integrated mount for the rear parking brake. Our standard front wheels are built with disc brake hubs for 160mm 6-bolt mount rotors. The kingpins are designed according to IS2000 standard front brake caliper mounts.
  • Page 27 Front hubs/brakes can only be used with the matching kingpin type. The kingpins can be easily visually identified (see image) FRONT HUBS Front disc brake hub for small wheels (left) FAT wheels (right) Front drum brake hub shells (70 and 90mm) Brake plates for drum brake hubs (left plate and right plate)
  • Page 28 Bicycle components: All our trikes are designed to use as many standard bicycle components as possible. Rear Wheels/Hubs: Depending on model, the rear wheels differ in size, hub type and spoke count. Our standard rear hubs are Shimano HG compatible and 8-9-10-11 speed MTB cassettes can be used.
  • Page 29 While it is possible to mount the shifters upside down, we recommend installing the shifters (regardless of type) with the cable facing down instead of up. Derailleurs Only use derailleurs that are compatible with the shifters and other drivetrain components. Set the B tension screw on the rear derailleur and the L-R limiter screws on both front and rear derailleurs.
  • Page 30 Cassettes Use only compatible cassettes, match the number of gears on the cassette with the shifter. Only matched components will work reliably. For compatibility charts, check manufacturer’s documentation. Tires / Tubes Use the best type of tyres for the intended use. Chain Management/Routing the chain Before installing the chain, make sure your gears are set to the smallest sprocket at the back and the smallest chainring at the front.
  • Page 31 The return portion of the chain must be pulled through the chain tube. It can be done before or after the chain is routed through the rear derailleur. The chain tube has both ends flared to allow the chain to move easily. If you want to shorten the chain tube, take care to flare the end after cutting off the excess tube portion.
  • Page 32 Setting up the handlebar optimal position (width and angle adjustment) Now that your trike is built up for your needs, all the drivetrain components installed and set up, the last thing remaining is setting the most comfortable position of the handlebars and recline angle of the seat. The image below shows the possible adjustments on the trike.
  • Page 33 Tracking (Toe-In check / Setting proper Toe-In) The camber and toe in are factory set with every trike we build and ship. This is a procedure that requires time, precision and patience. If your trike came pre- assembled or if you built it from a frame kit, you don‘t need to go through the procedure.
  • Page 34 Test Ride If you followed all the steps in the assembly manual, your trike is ready for use. For your first ride, pick a safe place, without traffic or obstacles (an empty street without traffic or an empty parking lot). Regardless of the fact that everything has been properly set up, the gear shifting or the braking system might need additional adjustment –...
  • Page 35 Always use the handlebars to control the steering and always have at least one hand on the handlebars. The steering and suspension on all Steintrikes has been perfected to achieve reliable, predictive and easy steering, even at high speed descents. If you have set up your front end properly, the steering should always try to self align to go straight ahead.
  • Page 36 The frame needs no special maintenance, other than keeping it clean. The recommendation is to clean it after every use. All the Steintrikes tricycle frames are made from high quality corrosion resistant steel and are protected with a thin layer of protective wax from inside.
  • Page 37 Regular and periodical checklist: After every use: - Clean your trike - Make a visual chek for damages on the frame and bike parts Before every use check the following : - Any loose nuts or bolts - Inspect the brake system for function - Steering system for functionality or any play - Wheels if they spin freely and if they are securely tightened - Tire pressure...

  • Page 38: Warranty

    WARRANTY Steintrikes d.o.o. warrants, to the original owner of each new Steintrikes tricycle that the main frame, seat frame, and steering components are free of defective materials or workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase or ten (10) years from original date of purchase but only if the frame has been registered with Steintrikes within 30 days of purchase.

This manual is also suitable for:

Wild one speedsterWild one roadsterWild one 4x4