Leaning and Learning

Leaning and Learning
Why Lean?
Seat is adjustable as your
child grows so they can
enjoy years of fun before
outgrowing
Limited to
safe lean
angles to
prevent
toppling
Easy to ride for kids 3
years and up who aren’t
ready to balance yet on a
bicycle
Leaning into turns is not only the best, most efficient way to turn a
your tricycle or bicycle, we think it’s also the most fun part of riding
any wheeled vehicle. When you watch any cyclist ride, you can see
that they always lean the bicycle – rather than turning the
handlebars – to make a turn. And, as any cyclist will tell you,
there’s a special thrill that comes from “defying gravity.”
We designed the Dreisch Leaning Trike to help your child learn to
properly lean into turns right from the start – so they can be ready
for a lifetime of cycling fun!
Lean and turn
right
Lean and turn
left
Patented mechanism allows the
tricycle to lean as the rider turns
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Designed and Manufactured in the USA
Leaning tricycle suitable for children 2.5 – 5 years of age
Some assembly required
Actual product may vary from photo
This product meets or exceeds EN71 parts 1, 2 and 3 and ASTM F963 for toy safety
Produced with ULEF resins
Dreisch LLC.
34 Waldo Ave. #11
Jersey City, NJ 07306
©Dreisch, LLC.
www.Dreischtrike.com
www.kickstarter/dreischtrike
Email: Dreischtrike@gmail.com
Assemble & Ride!
Watch our assembly tutorial at www.dreisch.com/video/assembly
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Check to make sure you have received
everything listed here in your package
1.Instruction Manual
2.Seat
3.Handlebars
4.Rear wheel assembly
5.Main body assembly
6.Fork assembly with front wheel and pedals
7.Allen wrench small
8.Allen wrench big
9.Wrench
NOTE: Every component of the Dreisch trike is
lovingly handmade – and so may show signs of
construction.
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Unscrew and set aside the 3 nuts on the tail end
of the main body assembly (Part 5) by hand.
Unscrew and set aside the 3 nuts on the front of
main body assembly (Part 5).
Thread the bolts from the main body assembly
body (Part 5) through the available holes in the
center of the rear wheel assembly (Part 4) –
configuration shown above.
Thread the bolts from the fork assembly (Part 6)
through the available holes in the main body
assembly (Part 5) – configuration shown above.
Then, use the 3 nuts you unscrewed at the
beginning of this step to fasten part the main
body to the rear wheel assembly as shown
above.
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Unscrew the 2 screws on the seat post.
Use these 2 screws to attach the seat (Part 2) to
the seat post as shown above.
Then, use the 3 nuts you unscrewed at the
beginning of this step to fasten part the main
body to the fork assembly as shown above.
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Unscrew the 2 screws on the fork assembly
(Part 6).
Finally, use both wrenches to go back and
tighten all the nuts and bolts.
Use these 2 screws to attach the handlebars
(Part 3) as shown above.
Have fun riding!
If you’re still having trouble with assembly please email us at Dreischtrike@gmail.com . Feel free to include a picture of where you are stuck.
Who We Are:
How to Ride
Avid cyclists, motorcyclists – and
brothers – Rich and Steve Thrush
created the Dreisch leaning tricycle.
Riding the Dreisch Leaning Trike is literally child’s play, but there
are some important considerations to take into account:
•For safety, ride on a dry, paved surface with plenty of open
room… we recommend a playground or vacant parking lot.
•When learning to ride, practicing riding in straight lines can help
your child learn the muscle memory necessary to pedal the trike
without worrying about other considerations (e.g., turning).
•To turn, first have your child begin by riding straight and then
have them lean slightly in the direction they want to turn – this will
tilt the trike slightly into a turn.
•Practicing only one direction of turn at a time can be helpful for
riders who are just learning to lean into turns – once they’ve
mastered one direction, they can move on to learning the other.
•It is best to teach your child keep their head up and looking
where they intend to go at all times since this will allow them to
see any potential obstacles and plan their next move.
•Have fun with it!
The vision for the Dreisch tricycle
came to light when Rich witnessed a
friend’s child struggling to ride a
bicycle. The child had never learned
that in order to make a turn on a
bicycle you have to lean. The child
was afraid to trust bicycle to make
the turn for him. A bad habit he
learned from his time riding a
traditional tricycle.
To remedy this, Rich and Steve set
out to create a tricycle experience
that teaches kids not to be afraid to
lean into turns and that’s more fun!
They looked at the tricycle design
and determined that, to make it
more similar to a bicycle, they would
need to allow for a safe lean angle.
After many prototypes and
revisions…
Routine Maintenance
Regular maintenance of the Dreisch Leaning Trike is
important to ensure its safety and functionality.
ESSENTIAL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
FOR THE DREISCH LEANING TRIKE
The result of all their hard work is
the Dreisch leaning tricycle–
The trike that rides like a bike!
• Make sure that all nuts and bolts are tightly fastened
before each ride.
• Check for structural strength of plywood frame, ensuring
that all layers are properly adhered to one another and
that there is no peeling nor gaps between the layers. If
found, do not ride.
• Check for any bent metal hinges or other metal
elements. If found, do not ride.
Safety Precautions
Return Policy
Read all instructions and explanation of “How to Ride”
before allowing your child to use Dreisch Leaning Trike
Refunds will be made if product is returned in new condition (no
scratches, marks or other damage) within 30 days of purchase.
Buyer is responsible for all return shipping charges, and
shipping costs can not be refunded. To make a return, please
contact us first at Dreischtricycle@gmail.com to coordinate.
Please inspect your package upon delivery. If a box arrives with
shipping damage, please inspect the product inside and refuse
delivery if product is damaged. Once a delivery is accepted, we
are unable to accept a return if the product is damaged. After the
30 day period please contact us, in some cases we can help
with repairs/adjustments.
For rider safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To reduce the risk of personal injury to persons when using the
tricycle, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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Upon receipt of package and
before assembly, check for
potential damage from shipping.
If parts have sustained damage
from shipping, do not accept
delivery.
Trike should be assembled by
an adult.
Ensure that assembly
instructions are followed
precisely and that assembly is
complete before use.
Do not repair or replace any part
of the tricycle unless specifically
recommended in this manual.
Ensure that rider has a clear
area in which to ride – ideally a
flat, paved surface that is dry
and free from obstacles.
Close adult supervision of rider
should be observed at all times.
Protective helmet should be
worn at all times when riding.
Never grab wheels while they
are moving.
Never attempt to operate this
tricycle if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially
disassembled, or has missing or
broken parts.
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To prevent damage to
structural elements, do not
allow trike to become wet
Store the tricycle in a dry
place.
If product becomes wet, dry
with a clean rag or towel
immediately to prevent
degradation of wooden
parts.
DO NOT use chemicals to
clean the trike.
To clean, use a rag with
soapy water and dry
immediately with a dry rag
or towel.
Perform routine
maintenance on your trike
as described in this manual.
Not for children with body
weight more than 60
pounds.
Not meant for use on public
streets, areas with traffic,
steep hills or cliffs.
Teach your child the
essentials in the “How to
Ride” section in this manual
before allowing them to ride.