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Rans Recumbent Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL for Crank Forward & Recumbent Bikes...

  • Page 2: Your Responsibilities

    Maintain your bike. Don’t unnecessarily expose it to the elements. Watch for corrosion. Promptly touch up any areas of paint damage. Do not overload the bicycle. RANS bikes are designed for loads up to 250 or 275 Ibs. (Check our web site for weight limit specific to model.) Car- go may affect the handling of your bike.
  • Page 3 CRANK FORWARD BICYCLES...
  • Page 4 GENERAL PROFESSIONAL ASSEMBLY OF YOUR RANS BIKE IS REQUIRED BEFORE RIDING! Check security of the wheels, handlebars, brake levers, shifters, grips, and seat prior to riding. Adjustment of the gearing and brakes may be required. Seek the help of your dealer, local bike shop, or qualified bike mechanic for best results.
  • Page 5 Begin by setting the seat with the front tilted down slightly. This adjustment is made using the QR on the underside of the seat. Step over the bike, hold the bars and check for proper leg extension. Proper seat height occurs when the leg is straight when the heel of your foot (with the intended riding shoes) is on the pedal.
  • Page 6 Adjusting seat tilt is as easy as flipping the Quick Release to position and lock. Use the “inseam” scale to position seat at correct height. Your pant inseam corresponds to this number etched on seat post. SEQUOIA - SUBTRACT 3” STANDARD - SET ON YOUR INSEAM SMALL - ADD 2”...
  • Page 7 AFTER RIDING AWHILE... Some fine-tuning tips to enhance performance and enjoyment… Too much Palm Pressure: This is caused by several factors, rough roads, overreaching to the bars, or bars too low. To correct for the rough road, try taking bumps at lower speeds or wearing padded gloves. Correct overreaching first.
  • Page 8 Stand Up Riding: The Fusion and Cruz are not intended for riding while standing on the pedals. Coasting yes. but since the bars will be too close to your knees when off the saddle, this will conflict with pedaling. The Dynamik, Zenetik, and Alterra’s however can be ridden while off the seat.
  • Page 9 Special Consideration for Trail Riding the Dynamik: The lighter front loading will come into play during aggres- sive trail rides, but with a little practice it will become second nature to compensate, and in some cases an advantage, such as popping the front wheel over small obstacles. Crank clearance can be less than typical MTB’s so watch out for crank strikes! Bunny hops are no problem once you learn to push down a bit, or stiffen your arms, since the nose of the bike will pop up easily.
  • Page 10 CARE... General: The conventional aspects of the Crank Forward line can be maintained, as any bike should. The bike differs in the seat, seat post, and seat attach brackets. About the only care needed for these special parts is to spray a dry wax lube onto the seat post shaft and inside the seat tube on the frame.
  • Page 11 Slide clamp over threaded section with clamp slot aligned with the slot in the thread- Turn the headset adjuster nut onto the end of the headset adjuster barrel that is NOT ed section. slotted. Continue until the end of the nut is even with the end of the barrel. Slide the assembled headset adjuster onto the fork steer tube.
  • Page 12 Slide the assembled riser onto the fork steer tube. Tighten the riser clamp. Turn the nut up into the riser clamp. This will push the adjuster clamp into headset, When the proper adjustment is achieved, tighten the adjuster clamp. applying tension to the headset bearings. Continue to turn the nut until the headset has no lateral play.
  • Page 13 RANS CRANK FORWARD BIKE Hand Brake Lever Handlebar Shifter Handlebar Riser Seat and Cushion Riser Clamp Headset Adjuster Clamp Seat Tilt Adjust Seat Height Adjuster Seat Post Front Brake Cable Stops Front Hub Rear Brake Front Derailluer Quick Release Front Fork Dropout...
  • Page 14 ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR BIKE RANS offers a variety of custom made accessories for your RANS bike. For more details on our line of accessories visit: WWW.SHOPRANS.COM...
  • Page 15 RECUMBENT BICYCLES...
  • Page 16 Thanks for choosing a RANS bike. We are delighted, that you share our enthusiasm for the sport of cycling and we want you to enjoy your RANS bike to the fullest. This owner’s manual contains some information you will find useful.
  • Page 17 RANS CUSTOM COMPONENTS 1. Riser 7. Flip-It 2. Seat Mesh 8. T-Bar 3. Sprint Brace 9. Oval or V-Clamp 4. Hoagie Seat 10. Seat Pan 5. Seat Cushion/Cover (Std.) 11. Cable Cover 6. Idler 12. Frame...

  • Page 18: Bike Assembly

    TION YOUR SERIAL NUMBER & WARRANTY REGISTRA You will find your serial number of your RANS bike is embossed in one of 3 locations. (See Photos.) Please include your serial number with your online warranty registration. Ask your dealer for the serial number if you have trouble Serial Number Rear Dropout reading or locating it.
  • Page 19 MAKING IT FIT RANS bikes are designed to fit all sizes of riders, and to accommodate them with a range of comfort options. Finding your best riding position is easier when you begin with a good fundamental riding posture. Hereʼ’s how to begin: FINDING THE CORRECT SEAT POSITION To find the right seat position, mount the bike.
  • Page 20 Position 1 V-Clamp Oval Clamp Position 2 The oval or v-clamp seat clamp system will release enough to slide with deployment of the QR handle. For seat back tilt adjustments, pull the pins from the sprint brace tubes. When the seat is positioned as desired, clamp with the QR handle. If the sprint brace tube pins have been removed, replace them before mounting the bike.
  • Page 21 Check www.rans.com for more on custom sized bars and risers. RANS short-wheelbase bikes and tandems feature the Flip-It riser. The Flip-It folds forward, away from the seat, letting you mount the bike easily. There should be sufficient tension on the quick-release to keep the riser firmly in place when you pull it back to the riding position.
  • Page 22 RANS HANDLEBARS Chopper Bar HR 3-Way T-Bar Flip-It...
  • Page 23 CONTROL OF THE BRAKE WILL BE COMPROMISED IF THE HANDLEBAR IS POSITIONED FORWARD OF THE FORK’S CENTER OF PIVOT. RIDING YOUR RANS BIKE If you’re unaccustomed to recumbent riding, it may take some practice to control the bike with confidence. Practice on a smooth surface with plenty of room, free of traffic and obstacles.
  • Page 24 Anytime youʼ’re in traffic on any kind of bike, ride as if youʼ’re invisible. Do not assume other vehicle operators see you. After a half hour or so, you should be confident in your balance and control. Remember, riding a RANS bike is a natural position, so relax.

  • Page 25: Wheels And Brakes

    TIRES RANS bikes use high-pressure tires for reduced rolling resistance. Recommended pressures are found on the tire sidewalls. Our bikes use tubes with Presta-style valves, and adapters are included for common Shrader-style fittings. Presta valves require finger-loosening the valve stem before air is added to the tube, and re-tightening when complete.
  • Page 26 OVAL & V-CLAMP SEAT CLAMPS OVAL CLAMP V-CLAMP 1. 1 1/2” V-CLAMP - (BPST0269-L/R) OR 2” V-CLAMP - (BPST0270-L/R) OR OVAL V-CLAMP - (BPST0312-L/R) 2. 8MM BOLT - (BPHW0072) 3. 8MM THREADED BUSHING - (BPHW0074) 4. 6MM X 60MM SKEWER - (BSST0006)
  • Page 27 BIKES Limited Parts Warranty RANS Bicycles Inc. guarantees all parts on all models of RANS Bikes for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase by the original owner, subject to the same conditions of the limited frame warranty above.
  • Page 28 Ride safe and please contact us to let us know how the bike is working for you, any comments, ideas, or otherwise that you would like to share. Thanks for purchasing a RANS and I hope you will have many years of great cycling! Randy Schlitter, President RANS Bikes Inc.
  • Page 29 RIDING - RULES OF THE ROAD 1. Watch for car doors opening and for cars pulling into traffic. Ride defensively. Always be prepared to stop quickly if necessary. Be extremely careful at intersections. 2. Advise motorists of your intent by giving the proper hand signals at least 100 feet before turning or stopping and also while waiting to turn. If traffic is heavy, walk your bicycle with pedestrian traffic.
  • Page 30 4600 Highway 183 Alt. Hays, KS 67601 P. (785) 625-6346 F. (785) 625-2795 WWW.RANS.COM...