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need to but which doesn't force you to have your neck on it all the time. The neck rest is nice
and soft, but it does transmit road vibration.
If you're adjusting the trike to fit another rider, make absolutely certain that the chain is of the
right length. In order to get the maximum possible gear range, the Catrike drive train pushes
the derailleurs close to their maximum capacity. The chain must be long enough to handle the
big chain ring/big cog combination…if it's too short; it's possible to severely damage the drive
train by shifting into this gear combination and applying power. You can get away with a
slightly slack chain, but NEVER ride with a chain that's too short.
Improper toe can cause extremely rapid tire wear. Toe is set by the mechanic during
installation of the tie rod. We've heard reports from the field of improperly set toe, with
resulting excessive tire wear. Don't assume it's been done right! Check it yourself. Toe is
checked by measuring the distance between the front tires at approximately axle height ahead
of the axle, then comparing this measurement with the distance between the tires behind the
axle. The difference should be no more than 1/16 inch with the front narrower than the rear.
Please note: See section titled “Setting the toe (front wheel alignment)” on page 21 for more
details.
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