First; Bike Fit; Safety First - Xtracycle 2016 EdgeRunner User Manual

WARNING: Make sure that your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet when riding as
a passenger; but also make sure that your child understands that a bicycle helmet is for
bicycling only, and must be removed when not riding. A helmet must not be worn while playing,
in play areas, on playground equipment, while climbing trees, or at any time while not riding a
bicycle.

1. First

Your Xtracycle is designed for riding on pavement, plus smooth gravel roads and improved trails with
moderate grades where the tires do not lose ground contact. It's NOT INTENDED for off-road or mountain
bike use, or for any kind of jumping.
NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before your first ride. At the very least,
read and make sure that you understand each point in this section, and refer to the sections on any issue
which you don't completely understand. Please note that not all Xtracycles have all of the features described
in this Manual. Ask your dealer to point out the features of your bicycle.
A. Bike fit
1. Is your bike the right size? To check, see Section 3.A. If your bicycle is too large or too small for you, you
may lose control and fall. If your new bike is not the right size, ask your dealer to exchange it before you
ride it.
2. Is the seat at the right height? To check, see Section 3.B. If you adjust your seat height, follow the
Minimum Insertion instructions in Section 3.B.
3. Are seat and seat post securely clamped? A correctly tightened seat will allow no seat movement in any
direction. See Section 3.B.
4. Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you? If not, see Section 3.C.
5. Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, you may be able to adjust their angle and reach. See
Section 3.D and 3.E.
6. Do you fully understand how to operate your new bicycle? If not, before your first ride, have your dealer
explain any functions or features which you do not understand.
B. Safety first
1. Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike, and follow the helmet manufacturer's
instructions for fit, use and care.
2. Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment? See Section 2. It's your
responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the areas where you ride, and to comply with all
applicable laws.
3. Can you comfortably ride with large loads or passengers? Read sections 2.C and 2.D for important
considerations when riding an Xtracycle.
4. Do you know how to correctly secure your front and rear wheels? Check Section 4.A to make sure.
Riding with an improperly secured wheel can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle,
and cause serious injury or death.
5. Do you have "toe overlap"? On smaller framed bicycles your toe or toeclip may be able to contact the
front wheel when a pedal is all the way forward and the wheel is turned. Read Section 4.E. to check
whether you have toeclip overlap.
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