Trouble Shooting - Bike Friday Family Tandem Traveler User Manual

DualDrive Hub
8. Adjusting DualDrive
The DualDrive hub adjust-
ment is very simple. First
shi� the DualDrive into the
middle gear (flat terrain,
or middle STI position).
On top of the click box is a
small clear window show-
ing a couple of ladder-like
bars over a brightly colored
indicator needle.
Turn the tapered barrel adjuster, where the housing enters the
click box (Fig. 8a), until the needle is centered between the bars
in the clear window. It's that
simple. When you move the
shi� lever you can see the
needle move to the different
positions.
All new bikes will need
some initial adjustment
as parts wear in, housing
compresses and the cables
stretch. If your bike does not
shi� properly, take it to your
local bike shop for adjustment. Before long, however, your bike
should be functioning trouble free.
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Fig. 8 Adjusting window.
Needle In
Needle Out
Fig. 8a Barrel adjuster.
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Trouble Shooting

V-Brake Centering And Spring Adjustment
V-brake arms are held off of the rim by a spring in each arm. To
center the brake (allowing both arms to retract an equal amount),
you need to adjust the respective spring tensions. At the base of
each V-brake arm near the pivot is a small screw pointing to the
side. Turning this screw will change the centering of the brake.
On the side which needs to retract farther, tighten this screw in
half-turn increments. You may also consider loosening the side
which retracts too far.
Thread Sizes
The stainless steel bolts that a�ach your rack to your bicycle use one
of the most common thread sizes available today. If you lose one of
these small bolts you will most likely find replacement hardware
locally.
The thread size for the rack, water bo�le cage, derailleur and brake
cable clamp bolts is a metric 5mm x 0.8mm. A US standard thread
of 10-32 can also be used. The thread size for many of the frame
parts and the front rack cross bar is a slightly larger 6mm x 1.0mm.
Every bike shop and virtually any hardware store world-wide will
stock these bolts in a variety of lengths.
If you are unable to find replacements while on tour give us a call
or send us an email and we can ship to you what you need to get
back on the road.
What is it?
This li�le mysterious tool is supplied with
Shimano crank arms. To remove the new
generation of Shimano crank arms with the
over-size bo�om bracket spindles you need to
use this temporary plug with your crank arm
removal tool.
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