Go Glider Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the Go Glider! Your glider is designed for years of nearly carefree use by your child. These instructions include how to set up your glider and maintenance procedures which you should perform to ensure last lasting use and optimal performance.
Figure 1 Your glider comes partially assembled. The only things that you need to do is to install the front wheel , install and adjust the handlebar, and set the seat height. Installing Front Wheel. Glider should be turned so that fork is facing upwards and seat is down inside box. Loosen nuts on front wheel with fingers so that nut is still attached to axle, leaving ¼...
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Tighten both front wheel nuts with provided wrench Installing and Adjusting the Handlebar: 1. Twist the handlebar so that it is perpendicular to the front wheel. Eyeball it and get it as best as you can (Figure 2). Figure 2. 2.
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Figure 3 Installing Foot Pegs The foot pegs come installed on the glider rotated 90 deg out of proper position . To install in the correct position for riding press in the small button on side of the painted peg tub and pull the pegs out of the frame. Rotate the pegs 90 deg so that they are in the proper position and push in the button on the pegs until they go into the peg tube.
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Adjusting the Seat: The proper seat height is achieved when your child can put both feet on the ground at the same time when seated. If the seat is too high or too low, use the Quick release to loosen the seat clamp bolt, adjust the seat, and then flip the lever back over, Figure 4.
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To adjust the brake. Use a Phillips screwdriver to set the brake lever distance so that the child can easily reach the lever. Figure 5 Figure 5. Adjust the brake tension by first using the barrel adjuster on the rear of the bike. Figure 6. Turn counter clockwise to tighten brake and clockwise to loosen.
tight even after you have turned the barrel adjuster clockwise all the way in or to loose after adjusting barrel counter clockwise all the way out the cable will need to be adjusted. Adjusting the brake cable is tricky if you feel you can’t do it, take it to a bike shop. Use tool provide to loosen nut on banjo bolt the cable will now be able to be shortened or lengthened depending on if you need to tighten brake or loosen it.
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Check attachment of both wheels. Check handlebars and stem for signs of stress or fatigue. If you are not certain if your bike has a problem or have questions, call Glide Bikes at 888- 723-7748. PV Glider Manual v. 2 rev B www.glidebikes.com...
Operation The Glider works by allowing children to learn at their own pace while feeling safe that they are not going to fall. The bike was designed with a low center-of-gravity and slack head angle for better control and balance. Some children learn very quickly while others may take longer.
Maintenance Before every ride: Check your bike Before every ride, check your bike and its components against the following checklist. In addition, if you have a crash or accident, even a minor one, always inspect the bike thoroughly before riding the bike again. This is not a comprehensive maintenance program.
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This maintenance schedule is based on normal usage. If you ride your glider more than average service your glider more often than the schedule suggests. If any part appears to be malfunctioning, inspect and service it immediately or consult Glide bikes or your Glider dealer.
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