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StrideRide Assembly Guide
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  • Page 1 TRIDE StrideRide Assembly Guide Our Mission: Creating fun, exciting, and innovative products that inspire people to live healthier lives...

  • Page 2: Safety First

    We strongly encourage you to read through the owner’s manual before you take your new StrideRide for a spin. By doing so you will have a greater understanding for the general operation of the various components found on your new ride. Safe riding instructions are equally important and shouldn’t be overlooked.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    A. Proper Handling & Carrying Procedure p. 17 General warning p. 4 B. Kick Stand operation p. 18 C. Bike racks see wed site: 1. First things First http://www.stridecore.com/bike_rack.html A. Riders fit p. 5 B. Parental Advisory p. 5 5. Riding Tech A. Brakes p. 19-21 2.

  • Page 4: General Warning

    Like any sport, StrideRiding involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a StrideRide, 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. Proper use and maintenance of your StrideRide reduces risk of injury.

  • Page 5: First Things First

    Riders must be at least 5" tall and 100 lbs. Parental Advisory The StrideRide is specifically designed to be ridden on paved or dirt roads for exercise by adults weighing less than 230 pounds on the Standard and Limited models and less than 280 lbs on the Premium and Custom models.

  • Page 6: Shipping Box Unpack And

    7) Place Right and Left hand stride pads onto pedal assembly p.11 8) Screw in the four 5/32” cap screws to secure pads p.12 Fig #1 ! ALERT Do not pick up your StrideRide by its plastic fender or you void your warranty (Fig #1) StrideSports LLC...

  • Page 7: Loose Part Inventory

    B. Loose Part Inventory Exam loose parts make sure they are included in packaging: 1) Main bike assembly (not shown) 2) Front wheel assembly (not shown) 3) Front Quick release skewer 4) Stem cap 5) 5mm allen wrench 6) Four cap screws 7) 5/32”...

  • Page 8: Front Wheel Assembly

    ! WARNING: Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel quick release can allow the wheel to wobble or fall off the StrideRide, which can cause serious injury or death. Therefore, it is essential that you: 1. Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to install and remove your wheels safely.

  • Page 9: Assemble The Front Wheel To The Fork

    Assemble the quick release mechanism to the front wheel: - Remove the adjusting nut [4] and one spring from the quick release mechanism. - Put the quick release mechanism [1] through the front wheel hub. Assemble the front wheel to the fork: - Put the wheel between the fork legs [3].
  • Page 10 ! WARNING : Failure to obey these steps can allow the front wheel to loosen while riding. This can cause injury to the rider or to others. ! ALERT: Operate the quick release lever by hand only. Do not use a hammer or any other tool to tighten the quick release lever WARNING: Do not tighten the quick release mechanism by turning the lever in a circular motion.

  • Page 11: Handle Bar Assembly

    - Re-Tighten all Right and left hand stem bolts and stem cap. ! WARNING: Handlebar alignment: Make sure the handlebar stem is parallel to the Strideride’s center line and clamped tight enough so that you can’t twist it out of alignment.
  • Page 12 ! WARNING: Cable alignment: Make sure the cable are not twisted around the Strideride’s front frame. The left hand brake cable should follow a straight path down to the caliper. See Fig #9 Check that the front Fig #11 brake cable...

  • Page 13: Pedal Cap Assembly

    E. Pedal cap assembly Place the pedal caps onto the StrideRide pedal assembly - Pedal cap are handed and only can go on one way - Screw the two cap screws into pedal assembly with 5/32” Allen wrench StrideSports LLC...

  • Page 14: Fit

    3)Fit A. Handle Bar Extender tube adjuster StrideRides are equipped with a handle bar Extender tube adjuster that enables riders to adjust the handle bar height telescopically up and down by 9.5”. - Screw the lever counter clockwise to loosen. (Fig. #16) - Pull up or push down on the stem to adjust handle bar height.

  • Page 15: Extender Tube Adjuster Handle Alignment Feature

    B. Extender tube adjuster handle alignment feature StrideRides Extender tube adjuster lever can be realigned by pulling the lever out and re- aligning it. This enables riders to get the lever out of the way of their leg’s stroke path. - Pull the orange lever out.

  • Page 16: Mind Your Head

    As a result, wearing a helmet is even more critical when riding the StrideRide and failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 17: Proper Handling & Carrying Procedure

    A. Proper Handling & Carrying Procedure Figure #22 demonstrates the proper method for handling, lifting or carrying your StrideRide. The StrideRide should be handled with one hand on the top of the rear wheel and the other hand on the front frame.

  • Page 18: Kickstand Operation

    B. Kickstand Operation The StrideRide is equipped with kickstand under the left rear frame. To operate the kickstand, follow these steps: Extending the Kickstand - Holding the left handle bar grip lean the StrideRide away (Fig. #26) - Rotate kick stand clockwise with toe 180 degrees. (Fig. #25) - Pull the StrideRide back to you until it rest on the kick stand.

  • Page 19: Riding Tech

    It’s important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand how things work on your StrideRide. 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 check your work before you StrideRide.

  • Page 20: Brake Controls And Features

    Brake controls and features To better understand this, experiment a little by walking your ride and applying different amounts of pressure to each brake lever, until the wheel locks. When you apply one or both brakes, the ride begins to slow, but your body wants to continue at the speed at which it was going.
  • Page 21 Sudden or excessive application of the front brake may pitch the rider over the handlebars, which may result in serious injury or death. 3. StrideRide brakes are disc brakes and are extremely powerful. Take extra care in becoming familiar with these brakes and exercise particular care when using them.

  • Page 22: Shifting Gears

    B. Shifting gears Your StrideRide has a 9-speed derailleur type rear drivetrain with a (manual) 2- speed front chain ring. How a derailleur drivetrain works The StrideRide derailleur drivetrain, the gear-changing mechanism will have: • a rear cassette • a rear derailleur •...
  • Page 23 Strideride is for accelerating and climbing and is called a downshift. Moving the chain out or away from the centerline of the StrideRide is for speed and is called an upshift. Whether upshifting or downshifting, the StrideRide derailleur system requires that the drive chain be moving forward and be under at least some tension.

  • Page 24: Tires And Tubes

    The best and safest way to inflate a StrideRide tire to the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump which has a built-in pressure gauge.
  • Page 25 : There is a safety risk in using gas station air hoses or other air compressors. They are not made for StrideRide tires. They move a large volume of air very rapidly, and will raise the pressure in your tire very rapidly, which could cause the tube to explode.

  • Page 26: Safety

    Always follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use and care of your helmet. Most serious StrideRide injuries involve head injuries which might have been avoided if the rider had worn an appropriate helmet.
  • Page 27 • The many other hazards and distractions which can occur while you ride on a StrideRide. 8. StrideRide in designated bike lanes, on designated bike paths or as close to the edge of the road as possible, in the direction of traffic flow or as directed by local governing laws.
  • Page 28 • Shoes that will stay on your feet and will grip the pedals. Never ride barefoot or in sandals. • Bright, visible clothing that is not so loose that it can be tangled in the StrideRide or snagged by objects at the side of the road or trail.
  • Page 29 19. Observe and yield the right of way. 20. Never ride your StrideRide while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 21. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at dawn, dusk or in...

  • Page 30: Mechanical Safety Check

    Anything sound, feel or look loose? Do a visual and tactile inspection of the whole StrideRide. Any loose parts or accessories? If so, secure them. If you’re not sure, ask someone with experience to check.

  • Page 31: Riding Terrain And Condition

    See also Section 5.A. Night Riding Riding a StrideRide at night is many times more dangerous than riding during the day. A bicyclist is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see. Therefore, children should never ride at dawn, at dusk or at night.
  • Page 32 StrideRide ... any reflective device or light source that moves will help you get the attention of approaching motorists, pedestrians and other traffic. • Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the StrideRide does not obstruct a reflector or light.

  • Page 33: First Ride

    Ride to become familiar with the controls, features and performance of your new StrideRide. Familiarize yourself with the braking action of the StrideRide (see Section 5.A). Test the brakes at slow speed, putting your weight toward the rear and gently applying the brakes, rear brake first.

  • Page 34: Service Intervals

    StrideRide mechanic using the correct tools and pro-cedures specified by the manufacturer. Break-in Period: Your StrideRide 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 ride is first used and may require readjustment at a bicycle shop.
  • Page 35 - Clean the ride and lightly oil the chains. Wipe off excess oil. - Lubrication is a function of climate and conditions (use dry lube in sandy or salt water ares.) Every 25 (hard off-road) to 50 (on-road) hours of riding: Take your StrideRide to local bicycle shop for a complete checkup.
  • Page 36 Product life is often related to the kind of riding you do and to the treatment to which you submit the StrideRide. The StrideRide’s warranty is not meant to suggest that the StrideRide cannot be broken or will last forever.

  • Page 37: Warranty

    We guarantee that you will love your StrideRide . If you purchased your StrideRide directly from StrideRide you can return it for any reason within 30 days of purchase for a full refund, less return shipping charges, if any. Just contact us at service@StrideRide.com to arrange the return.
  • Page 38 Failure to perform routine maintenance The use of parts other than the original replacement parts Collisions, crashes, or physical abuse to the StrideRide Neglect or use of the StrideRide when in a state of disrepair Voiding Your Warranty You void your warranty by: Misusing the StrideRide (see Owner’s Manual discussion of proper and improper use)
  • Page 39 StrideRide . Your rights under this warranty are limited to the reparation or replacement of your StrideRide , and the decision to repair or replace your StrideRide resides solely with StrideRide.
  • Page 40 Terminology & Component Overview 1. FRAME REAR 2. FRAME FRONT 3. SLIDER TUBES 4. SLIDERS 5. PEDAL CAP 6. CHAIN RING 7. SLIDERS CHAIN 8. DRIVE CHAIN 9. REAR WHEEL 10. 9 SPEED CASSETTE 11. REAR BRAKE CALIPER 12. FRONT BRAKE CALIPER 13.

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