Seat Post; Brakes - Xtracycle 2016 EdgeRunner User Manual

(3) Then, insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and pull it all the way in to the dropouts.
(4) On an internal gear hub, replace the chain on the chainring; pull the wheel back in the dropouts so
that it is straight in the frame and the chain has about 1/4 inches of up-and-down play.
(5) With a cam action system, move the cam lever upwards and swing it into the CLOSED position. The
lever should now be parallel to the seat stay or chain stay and curved toward the wheel. To apply enough
clamping force, you should have to wrap your fingers around the fork blade for leverage, and the lever
should leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand.
(6) With a through-bolt or bolt-on system, tighten the fasteners to the torque specifications in Appendix or
the hub manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: If the quick release lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the seat stay or chain
stay, return the lever to the OPEN position. Then turn the tension adjusting nut counterclockwise one-quarter
turn and try tightening the lever again.
WARNING: Securely clamping the wheel with a cam action retention device takes considerable
force. If you can fully close the cam lever without wrapping your fingers around the seat stay or
chain stay for leverage, the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, and the
serrations on the wheel fastener do not emboss the surfaces of the dropouts, the tension is
insufficient. Open the lever; turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn; then try again.
(8) If you disengaged the brake quick-release mechanism, re-engage it to restore correct brake pad-to-rim
clearance.
(9) Spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake pads; then squeeze
the brake lever and make sure that the brakes are operating correctly.
B. Seat post
WARNING: Riding with an improperly tightened seat post can allow the seat to turn or move
and cause you to lose control and fall. Therefore:
1. Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to correctly clamp your seat post.
2. Understand and apply the correct technique for clamping your seat post.
3. Before you ride the bike, first check that the seat post is securely clamped.
C. Brakes
Xtracycles come with disc brakes which operate by squeezing a hub-mounted disc between two brake pads.
WARNING:
1. Riding with improperly adjusted brakes, worn brake pads, or wheels on which the rim wear
mark is visible is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death.
2. Applying brakes too hard or too suddenly can lock up a wheel, which could cause you to lose
control and fall. Sudden or excessive application of the front brake may pitch the rider over the
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