Catrike TRAIL User Manual

Owner’s Manual
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Catrike TRAIL Specifications

General

Frame Material	Aluminum
Brakes	Disc Brakes
Seat Type	Mesh
Type	Recumbent Trike
Foldable	No
Wheel Size	20 inches

Summary

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Safety and Riding Tips

Safety Tips

Guidelines for safe riding on trails and streets, visibility, and protective gear.

Riding Tips

Advice on handling recumbent trikes, pedal/brake steer, and steering responsiveness.

Maintenance Tips

Routine checks, cleaning, lubrication, and tire pressure recommendations.

Assembly

Assembly Instructions

Overview of the assembly process and components included with a new Catrike.

Wheels

Prepare the Wheels

Attaching brake rotors and ensuring correct tire rotation direction.

Install the Rear Wheel

Prepare the Spindles

Headset Assembly

Install Front Wheels

Handlebar Adjustment

Install Tie Rod

Tie Rod Adjustment

Setting the Toe (Front Wheel Alignment)

Brake Cable Routing

Brake Adjustment

Install the Boom on the Main Frame Tube

Install the Derailleurs

Route the Shifter Cables

Install the Pedals

Install the Seat

Set the Boom Length

Install the Chain

Adjust the Derailleurs

Rear Suspension Instructions (Dumont & RoadAR)

RoadAR Secondary Pulley Instruction

Shock Sub Assembly

Shock Mounting to Frame

Rear Suspension Assembly

Catrike Dumont & RoadAR Suspension Set-up Instructions

Setting Sag

Instructions for setting suspension sag based on rider weight and preference.

Rebound Damping Adjustment

Suspended Spindle Instructions (Dumont & RoadAR)

Spindle Assembly

Folding Assembly Instructions (5.5.9, Dumont & Trail)

Frame Lock Assembly

How to Fold (5.5.9, Dumont & Trail)

Thru-Axle Instructions (700)