Xtracycle 2016 EdgeRunner - C. Brakes

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(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ngers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specications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ngers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
insufcient.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,rst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