Untitled - TerraTrike

Cautions/Safety
Stop! Make sure to read and understand this manual completely before riding
your Trike. We want to keep you riding safely for endless miles and years to
come. So, always follow these safety precautions for each ride:
Ø Inspect your Trike before each ride. Check the tires for proper pressure
and any damage. Ensure the brakes are functioning at their full capacity.
Ø Please remember a helmet is your most important piece of safety
equipment. Wear one!
Ø If you ride at night make sure you have a white headlight visible from a
distance of 500 feet, and a red rear taillight.
Ø Look behind you! We strongly recommend the use of a rear view mirror.
Also make sure to turn your head and look before turning or changing
lanes.
Ø Use caution when cornering. Learn to use safe speeds for negotiating
corners and going down hills. Your Trike can be “rolled” if turned too
sharply for a given speed.
Ø The disc brakes will get very hot after heavy braking. Do Not touch
them.
Ø Brake evenly using both hands. Your Trike is designed with front brakes
only. You will experience brake-steer if you brake only one side.
Ø Although your Trike is suitable for riding on dirt roads if equipped with
more rugged tires, it is not designed for all-terrain, off-road use, or nearearth orbit.
Ø The unique look of your Trike will attract much attention, so you're more
likely to be seen. Be sure you are not obstructed from view by other
vehicles. Use of a flag is highly recommended. Remember, your first
line of defense is always your own common sense. Ride as if you are
invisible to motorists.
Ø Your Trike is strong enough for most riding conditions. That is not a
license to ride in a hazardous or abusive manner! Anyone can damage
the Trike if they try hard enough. Use common sense.
Ø Take care of yourself. We like our customers, and we want to keep them
around.
Ø Never play leapfrog with a unicorn.
Unpacking
When your Trike arrives, carefully unpack the contents and inspect for any
damage that may have occurred during shipping. If anything is amiss, contact
the WizW heelz Sales Office immediately at (269) 945-5581. Note: The tires may
have little or no air in them. This is normal shipping procedure.
It’s a good idea to flatten and save all boxes and packing materials. You may
need them if you ever have warranty service or want to ship your trike.
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TerraTrike Setup
The following setup is required:
Seat stay attachment, seat adjustment, handlebar adjustment, and tire inflation.
Tools you need:
Bicycle air pump (presta valve), adjustable wrench, and metric Allen wrenches.
Seat Stay Attachment:
Remove the button head bolts and washers that are secured into the dropouts at
the rear of the frame. Each bolt should pass through a washer, the hole in the
bottom of the seat stay, another washer, and then screw into the same hole from
which it was removed.
Adjusting the seat recline angle:
Remove the ring pins from the seat stays behind the seat. The stays can then be
telescoped to a new position. Line up the holes in the seat stays, and re-insert
the ring pins.
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Adjusting the seat fore & aft:
Loosen and remove the seat pin nut & bolt under the seat. Notice that there are
two pin holes in the main frame tube. This gives you an adjustment range of
about 6 inches. Slide the seat to the desired position, and then reinsert the seat
pin bolt. The seat is not designed to be placed in the forward most position. This
position will interfere with the steering.
Note:
It is very important that the seat attachments are tight. The seat is an integral
part of the frame design. A loose seat will cause poor handling at higher speeds.
Check the connections from time to time to make sure they haven’t loosened
during riding.
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Handlebar adjustment:
Loosen the bolts in the steering clamp. Set the handlebar to the desired angle,
and tighten the bolts. Keep in mind that the handlebar/seat position you choose
can affect your turning radius.
Tire Inflation:
Inflate the tires to their recommended pressures indicated on the tire sidewalls. It
is very important that both front tires have the same pressure or the steering will
not be balanced. What’s up with the tire valves? Your tires come with Presta
Valves. These are the standard in the bicycle industry, and are far better than
the Schrader valves that we have on our cars. If for some reason you need to
use a Schrader valve pump, a valve adapter can be purchased at any bike shop.
You’re done setting up your TerraTrike!
Now go ride.
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TTS and TTR Setup
Refer to TerraTrike setup for the following:
Seat stay attachment, seat adjustment, handlebar adjustment, and tire inflation.
Boom Setup:
The TTS and TTR come with adjustable booms. To adjust the boom, simply
loosen the boom clamp bolt. Slide the boom to the desired length, and tighten.
The bolt should be tight enough so that the boom doesn’t move under hard
pedaling, but not so tight that it deforms the aluminum frame.
Note:
If you move the boom more than 2 inches, you will need to add or subtract links
from the chain to compensate for the change in drivetrain length.
Caution:
Do not extend the boom past its minimum insertion length. The end of the boom
should be no less than ½ inch past the end of the slot in the under side of the
main frame. If you can see the end of the boom tube in the slot, you’ve extended
it too far. Slide it back in at least ½ inch past where you can see the end.
You’re done setting up your TTS or TTR!
Now go ride.
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Tandem Setup
Refer to TerraTrike setup for the following:
Seat stay attachment, seat adjustment, handlebar adjustment, and tire inflation.
Of coarse, you will need to adjust both the captain and stoker’s seats and
handlebars.
Coupler System Setup:
If your Tandem came with the coupling system, you will need to do the follow:
Fasten the front & rear sections of the frame together. Screw the couplers
together by hand, and then tighten securely with the coupler wrench.
Chain Routing and Cable Attachment:
Route the chain through the front derailleur and around the chainrings. Connect
the chain ends using the Master Links.
Hand tighten the rear derailleur cable together with the cable splitting barrel.
(See photos on next page)
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You’re done setting up your Tandem!
Now go ride with a friend.
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Edge Series Setup
The following setup is required:
Tire inflation, seat adjustment, and handlebar adjustment.
Tools you need:
Bicycle air pump (presta valve), adjustable wrench, and metric Allen wrenches.
Tire Inflation:
Inflate the tires to about 80% of their recommended pressures indicated on the
tire sidewalls. This is because you are riding on three wheels rather than two. It
is also very important that both front tires have the same pressure, or the
steering will not be balanced.
Handlebar adjustment:
Loosen the handlebar clamp bolts on the hubmounts. Slide the handlebars in or
out to get the desired reach. The minimum insertion distance is 1-1/2 inches.
Also, rotate the handlebars to the desired angle. Tighten the bolts. Keep in mind
that the handlebar/seat position you choose can affect your turning radius.
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Adjusting the seat recline angle:
Loosen the seat stay clamp bolts behind the seat. The stays can then be
telescoped to a new position. Move to the desired angle, and tighten the clamp
bolts.
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Adjusting the seat fore & aft:
Loosen the seat clamp quick releases under the seat. You may need to spin
them a few turns to loosen them further. Slide the seat to the desired position
then spin, tighten, and clamp the quick releases.
Note:
It is very important that the seat attachments are tight. The seat is an integral
part of the frame design. A loose seat will cause poor handling at higher speeds.
Check the connections from time to time to make sure they haven’t loosened
during riding.
You’re done setting up your new Edge!
Now go ride.
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Accessories
Pretty much any standard bicycle accessory will work on your trike. Here are
some helpful hints for attaching certain accessories.
Where do I stick my Flag?
You’d be surprised how many times we hear this question. There are grommet
holes in the top of your seat mesh. Under the grommets are vinyl end caps. Use
any sharp object to poke a hole through the vinyl cap. You then can simply insert
the flagpole into the end of your seat frame through the hole in the vinyl cap.
How do I mount a Cycle Computer?
We recommend using a good quality wireless cycling computer. The easiest way
to mount the sensor is to use an “L” bracket available at any hardware store.
Unscrew the tierod end bolt at one of the hubmounts. Attach the “L” bracket with
the tierod bolt, swivel it so it is close to the spokes, and retighten. Now you have
a bracket to hold the sensor. The computer itself can be mounted on an
accessory mount at the derailleur tube.
Where do I carry water?
There are water bottle cage mount bolts just in front of the steering brace on
most models. You also can insert a water bladder type hydration system in the
seat bag.
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Riding
Ø Shifting: Your Trike comes equipped with either bar-end or twist shifters.
The gears can only be shifted while pedaling. Simply click them up or
down to find the desired gear.
Ø Turning: When turning you will find your Trike does not lean into a corner
the way a regular bicycle does. It behaves more like an automobile. For
this reason you will feel a tendency to be pulled to the outside of a turn.
To counteract this force, lean into the center of the turn. Please read
the cautions and safety section carefully before taking high-speed
turns.
Ø Stopping: To stop, squeeze the brake levers. Each brake lever will
activate the corresponding brake on either of the front hubs. To achieve
a balanced braking effort, it is necessary to use both brake levers
simultaneously. Brake evenly using both hands. You will experience
brake steer if you brake only one side.
Ø To keep your Trike from rolling away on inclines or in the wind, use the
Velcro strap included with your Trike as a parking brake. Hold one of the
brake handles down, wrap the strap around the handlebar and the brake
handle, and secure it.
Ø Riding over obstacles: To successfully ride over obstacles, aim your
Trike so that the obstacle goes right under one of your feet. This way the
rear wheel will not hit the object. It’s easy to forget the rear wheel until it
hits something that just went directly between the front wheels.
Special Tandem Riding Considerations:
Ø Remember you are riding a tandem. It’s not a sports car, so don’t expect
it to handle like one. You are moving twice the weight of a regular trike,
and it will take longer to stop. Give yourself plenty of room to slow down.
You also have a very long wheelbase. You will need to consider this
when turning.
Survival Tips:
Ø Keep your upper body quiet (no movement) while riding to avoid
unwanted biofeedback, or tadpoling. This is especially crucial at high
speeds.
Ø If you feel you are riding at high speeds regularly, you may want to
consider a larger front chainring or Speed Drive option to slow down your
cadence. To help avoid tadpoling, you’ll want to ride with a slower
cadence than on an upright bike.
Ø Try to avoid being hidden by traffic while riding.
Ø Desert riding range: as much water as you can carry.
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Maintenance
Ø Lubrication: Chain and cables need regular lubrication with good quality
bike lubrication. All drivetrain parts will need lubrication periodically.
Ø Spokes: Break-in period. During the first 500 miles, the spokes will
experience a period of stretching to a degree more than that of a twowheeled bicycle. This is due to the higher lateral (or side) forces applied
to the wheels while turning. The spokes may require tightening, and the
wheels truing. Have this performed by a qualified bicycle technician
unless you have the necessary wheel truing skills.
Ø Brakes: The brake cables will stretch in the early life of your Trike. This
is a normal effect. To tighten the brake cables, turn the adjustment
barrels. Replace the cables at the first indication of wear or fray.
Ø Brake Balancing: If the braking action ever appears to be uneven (one
side brakes harder than the other), the brakes will need to be adjusted.
Ø Pads: Unless you are routinely making transcontinental jaunts, the brake
pads should last many seasons. If they do ever need replacing, contact
your local bike shop or WizWheelz to order replacements.
Ø Shifters: The shift cables will also stretch when new. You may need to
adjust them occasionally as they break in.
Ø Idler Wheels: The chain Idler wheels will experience normal wear on the
tension side of the chain over extended periods of riding. To obtain
greater life from the idlers, you may wish to monitor the wear and rotate
the idlers as necessary. Look for a change in the depth of the inner
grooves.
Ø Steering: All of the steering parts tend to settle in after the first 100 miles
or so. This may require some tightening of nuts and bolts. Pay
particular attention to the four kingpin bolts. Check them regularly.
Ø Cleaning: Your Trike will operate for years to come if you keep it
regularly cleaned and lubed! W ater and soap won’t hurt your Trike,
provided you dry and lubricate right after cleaning. Avoid getting the seat
mesh wet. If you need to wash the seat mesh, wash it in the gentle cycle
and let it air dry. If you ride in inclement weather, immediately clean and
lube your Trike after your ride. Road salt will kill your Trike. Clean it
off immediately! Likewise, salty air will corrode your Trike. It’s a good
idea to wax the frame occasionally with a good quality car wax. You may
also want to coat the inside of your steel frame with linseed oil.
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Warranty
Legal Description:
WizWheelz warrants to the original owner of each new steel framed WizWheelz
Trike for the lifetime of the Trike that the frame, seat, and steering components
when new are free of defective materials and workmanship. Warranty for all
aluminum frame materials is limited to five (5) years from original date of
purchase. Warranty for all carbon fiber frame materials is limited to one (1) year
from original date of purchase. Warranty is conditioned upon the Trike being
operated under normal conditions and properly maintained. Warranty does not
apply to paint/finish or components attached to the frame. All attached
components are subject to the warranties of their respective original
manufacturer. Warranty is void if the Trike is not purchased new from or not
properly assembled by WizWheelz or an authorized WizWheelz dealer.
Warranty is extended to original owner only, and is not transferable. Warranty
claims must be presented with original invoice. W izWheelz reserves the sole
discretion to repair or replace any parts covered by this warranty. Original owner
shall be responsible for all labor, shipping, and travel costs related to repair or
replacement of warranted parts. This warranty does not apply to normal wear
and tear, nor defects malfunctions or failures that result from abuse, neglect,
improper assembly, improper maintenance, alterations, collisions, or misuse.
What Really Happens:
If you feel you have a warranty claim, contact us. We love our customers, and
we want to keep you riding. We are very reasonable folks, and we will do
everything we can to help you with any issues you might encounter.
Liability Waiver:
Riding a WizW heelz Trike can result in injury or death. By riding a WizWheelz
Trike, the rider is expressly assuming the risk for any injury that may result from
same. The owner is responsible for any and all injuries and/or property damages
caused by someone riding the owner's Trike. The owner shall indemnify
WizWheelz for any damage or financial loss incurred by WizWheelz as the result
of an injury or property damage caused by someone riding the owner's Trike.
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Contact Information
Shipping Address:
WizWheelz Inc
1105 W. Green Street
Hastings, MI 49058
Accounting Address:
WizWheelz Inc
1505 S. Broadway
Hastings, MI 49058
Phone:
269-945-5581
Fax:
269-945-4474
Web:
www.wizwheelz.com
Email:
sales@wizwheelz.com
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