DC-Tri Commuter 2.3 Manuel utilisateur

DC-Tri Commuter 2.3

Trike Owner’s

Manual

1st Edition,

November 2017

This manual meets EN Standards 14764, 14766 and 14781.

IMPORT

This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it

before you take the first ride on your new Trike, and keep it for reference.

Additional safety, performance and service information for specific components such as

suspension on your Trike, or for accessories such as helmets or lights that you purchase,

may also be available. Make sure that your dealer has given you all the manufacturers’

literature that was included with

your Trike or accessories. In case of a conflict between the instructions in this manual

and information provided by a component manufacturer, always follow the component

manufacturer’s instructions.

If you have any questions or do not understand something, take responsibility

for

your safety and consult with your dealer or the Trike’s manufacturer.

NOTE:

This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service, repair or maintenance

manual. Please see your dealer for all service, repairs or maintenance. Your dealer

may also be able to refer you to classes, clinics or books on Trike use, service,

repair or maintenance.

Contents

GENERAL WARNING

A special note to parents

1. First

A. Trike ﬁt

B. Safety ﬁrst

C. Mechanical Safety Check

D. First ride

2. Safety

A. The Basics

B. Riding Safety

C. Off Road Safety

D. Wet Weather Riding

E. Night Riding

F. Extreme, stunt or competition riding

G. Changing Components or Adding Accessories

3.Fit

A. Standover height

B. Saddle position

C. Handlebar height and angle

D. Control position adjustments

E. Brake reach

4. Tech

A. Wheels

1. secondary retention devices

2. Wheels with cam action systems

3. Removing and installing wheels

B. Seat post cam action clamp

C. Brakes

D. Shifting gears

E. Pedals

F. Trike Suspension

G. Tires and Tubes

5. Service

A. Service Intervals

B. If your Trike sustains an impact

Appendix A: Intended Use

Appendix B: Lifespan of your trike and its components

Appendix C: Coaster Brakes

Appendix D: Fastener Torque Speciﬁcations

GENERAL WARNING:

Like any sport, riding involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing

ride a Trike, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know

— and to practice — the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and

maintenance. Proper use and maintenance of your Trike reduces risk of injury.

This Manual contains many “Warnings” and “Cautions” concerning the consequences of

failure to maintain or inspect your Trike and of failure to follow safe cycling practices.

•The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word WARNING indicates a

potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or

death.

•The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word CAUTION indicates a

potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or

moderate injury, or is an alert against unsafe practices.

•The word CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation which, if

not avoided, could result in serious damage to the Trike or the voiding of your warranty.

Many of the Warnings and Cautions say “you may lose control and fall”. Because any

fall can result in serious injury or even death, we do not always repeat the warning

of possible injury or death.

Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition which can occur

while riding, this Manual makes no representation about the safe use

of the Trike under all conditions. There are risks associated with the use

of any Trike, which cannot be predicted or avoided, and which are the sole

responsibility of the rider.

A special note for parents:

As a parent or guardian,

you are responsible for the activities and safety of your minor child, and that

includes making sure that the Trike is properly ﬁtted to the child; that it is in

good repair and safe operating condition; that you and your child have learned

and understand the safe operation of the Trike; and that you and your child

have learned, understand and obey not only the applicable local motor

vehicle, Trike and trafﬁc laws, but also the common-sense rules of safe and

responsible bicycling. As a parent, you should read this manual, as well as

review its warnings and the Trike’s functions and operating procedures with

your child, before letting your child ride the Trike.

WARNING: Make sure that your child always wears an approved

Trike/Bike helmet when riding; but also, make sure that your child

understands that a Trike/Bike helmet is for riding only, and must

removed when not riding. A helmet must not be worn while playing,

in play areas, on playground equipment, while climbing trees, or at

any time while not riding a Trike. Failure to follow this warning

could result in serious injury or death.

1. First

NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before your first ride. At

the very least, read and make sure that you understand each point in this section, and

refer to the cited sections on any issue which you don’t completely understand. Please

note that not all Trikes have all the features described in this Manual. Ask your dealer to

point out the features of your Trike.

A. Trike fit

1. Is your trike the right size? To check, see Section 3.A. If your Trike is too large

or too small for you, you may lose control and fall. If your new trike is not the

right size, ask your dealer how to adjust to suit or whether the trike is suitable

for you before you ride it.

2. Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you? If not, see Section

3.C.

3. Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, you may be able to adjust

their angle and reach. See Section 3.D and 3.E.

4. Do you fully understand how to operate your new Trike? If not, before your first

ride, have your dealer explain any functions or features which you do not

understand.

B. Safety first

1Always wear an approved helmet when riding your trike, and follow the

helmet manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use and care.

2Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment It’s

your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the areas where you

ride, and to comply with all applicable laws.

3Do you know how to correctly secure your front and rear wheels? Check to

make sure. Riding with an improperly secured wheel can cause the wheel to

wobble or disengage from the Trike, and cause serious injury or death.

4Does your trike have suspension? If so, check Suspension can change the way

a Trike performs. Follow the suspension manufacturer’s instructions for use,

adjustment and care.

C. Mechanical Safety Check

Routinely check the condition of your Trike before every ride.

q Nuts, bolts screws & other fasteners: Because manufacturers use a wide variety

of fastener sizes and shapes made in a variety of materials, often differing by model and

component, the correct tightening force or torque cannot be generalized. To make sure

that the many fasteners on your Trike are correctly tightened, refer to the Fastener Torque

Specifications in Appendix D of this manual or to the torque specifications in the

instructions provided by the manufacturer of the component in question. Correctly

tightening a fastener requires a calibrated torque wrench. A professional Trike mechanic

with a torque wrench should torque the fasteners on you Trike. If you choose to work on

your own Trike, you must use a torque wrench and the correct tightening torque

specifications from the Trike or component manufacturer or from your dealer. If you

need to make an adjustment at home or in the field, we urge you to exercise care, and to

have the fasteners you worked on checked by your dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING: Correct tightening force on fasteners –nuts, bolts,

screws– on your Trike is important. Too little force, and the

fastener may not hold securely. Too much force, and the

fastener can strip threads, stretch, deform or break. Either

way, incorrect tightening force can result in component

failure, which can cause you to loosen control and fall.

q Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the front wheel off the ground by two or three

inches, then let it bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel or look loose? Do a

visual and tactile inspection of the whole trike. Any loose parts or

accessories? If so, secure them. If you’re not sure, ask someone with experience

to check.

q Tires & Wheels: Make sure tires are correctly inflated. Check by putting one hand

on the intersection of the handlebars and stem, then bouncing your weight on the trike

while looking at tire deflection. Compare what you see with how it looks when you know

the tires are correctly inflated; and adjust if necessary.

q Tires in good shape? Spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and

sidewall. Replace damaged tires before riding the trike.

q Wheels true? Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side-to- side

wobble. If a wheel wobbles side to side even slightly, or rubs against or hits the brake

pads, take the trike to a qualified trike shop to have the wheel trued.

CAUTION: Wheels must be true for rim brakes to work effectively.

Wheel trueing is a skill which requires special tools and experience.

Do not attempt to true a wheel unless you have the knowledge,

experience and tools needed to do the job correctly.

q Wheel rims clean and undamaged? Make sure the rims are clean and undamaged at

the tire bead and, if you have rim brakes, along the braking surface. Check to make sure

that any rim wear indicator marking is not visible at any point on the wheel rim.

WARNING: Trike wheel rims are subject to wear. Ask your dealer

about wheel rim wear. Some wheel rims have a rim wear

indicator, rim wear indicator on the side of the wheel rim is an

indication that the

wheel

rim has reached its maximum usable

life. Riding a wheel that is at the end of its usable life can result

in wheel failure, which can cause you to lose control and fall.

q Brakes: Check the brakes for proper operation. Squeeze the brake levers. Are the

brake quick-releases closed? All control cables seated and securely engaged? If you

have rim brakes, do the brake pads contact the wheel rim squarely and make full

contact with the rim? Do the brakes begin to engage within an inch of brake lever

movement? Can you apply full braking force at the levers without having them touch

the handlebar? If not, your brakes need adjustment. Do not ride the trike until the

brakes are properly adjusted by a professional Trike mechanic.

q Wheel retention system: Make sure the front and rear wheels are correctly secured.

q Handlebar: Make sure the handlebar stem is parallel to the trike’s center line and

clamped tight enough so that you can’t twist them out of alignment.

q Handlebar ends: Make sure the handlebar grips are secure and in good condition.

If not, have your dealer replace them. Make sure the handlebar ends and extensions are

plugged. If not, have your dealer plug them before you ride. If the handlebars have bar

end extensions, make sure they are clamped tight enough so you can’t twist them.

WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar grips or extensions can

cause you to lose control and fall. Unplugged handlebars or

extensions can cut you and cause serious injury in an otherwise

minor accident.

VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:

Please also read and become thoroughly familiar with the important

information on the lifespan of your Trike and its components .

D. First ride

When you buckle on your helmet and go for your first familiarization ride on your new

Trike, be sure to pick a controlled environment, away from cars, other cyclists, obstacles

or other hazards. Ride to become familiar with the controls, features and performance of

your new trike.

Familiarize yourself with the braking action of the trike).

Test the brakes at slow speed, putting your weight toward the rear and gently applying

the brakes, Sudden or excessive application of the front brake could pitch you over the

handlebars. Applying brakes too hard can lock up a wheel, which could cause you to lose

control and fall. Skidding is an example of what can happen when a wheel locks up.

If your trike has suspension, familiarize yourself with how the suspension responds to

brake application and rider weight shifts.

Check out the handling and response of the trike; and check the comfort.

If you have any questions, or if you feel anything about the trike is not as it should

be, consult your dealer before you ride again.

2. Safety

A. The Basics

WARNING: The area in which you ride may require specific safety

devices. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of

the area where you ride and to comply with all applicable laws,

including properly equipping yourself and your trike as the law requires.

Observe all local Bike/Trike laws and regulations. Observe regulations

about Trike lighting, licensing of Trikes, riding on sidewalks, laws

regulating bike path and trail use, helmet laws, child carrier laws,

special Trike traffic laws. It’s your responsibility to know and obey the

laws.

1. Always wear a cycling helmet which meets the latest certification

standards and is appropriate for the type of riding you do. Always follow

the helmet manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use and care of your

helmet. Most serious Bike/Trike injuries involve head injuries which

might have been avoided if the rider had worn.

an appropriate helmet.

WARNING: Failure to wear a helmet when riding may result in serious

injury or death.

1Always do the Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C) before you get on a trike.

2Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of your Trike: brakes

3Be careful to keep body parts and other objects away from the spinning wheels of

your Trike.

4. Always wear:

•Shoes that will stay on your feet and will grip the floor. Make sure that shoe laces

cannot get into moving parts, and never ride barefoot or in sandals.

•Bright, visible clothing that is not so loose that it can be tangled in the Trike or

snagged by objects at the side of the road or trail.

5. Protective eyewear, to protect against airborne dirt, dust and bugs — tinted

when the sun is bright, clear when it’s not.

6. Ride at a speed appropriate for conditions. Higher speed means higher risk.

B. Riding Safety

1. Obey all Rules of the Road and all local traffic laws.

2. You are sharing the road or the path with others — motorists, pedestrians and

other cyclists. Respect their rights.

3. Ride defensively. Always assume that others do not see you.

4. Look ahead, and be ready to avoid:

•Vehicles slowing or turning, entering the road or your lane ahead of

you, or

•coming up behind you.

•Parked car doors opening.

•Pedestrians stepping out.

•Children or pets playing near the road.

•Pot holes, sewer grating, railroad tracks, expansion joints, road

or sidewalk construction, debris and other obstructions that

could cause you to swerve into traffic, catch your wheel or

cause you to have an accident.

•The many other hazards and distractions which can occur on a

Trike ride.

•Ride in designated bike/trike lanes, on designated trike paths or

as close to the edge of the road as possible, in the direction of

traffic flow or as directed by local governing laws.

5. Stop at stop signs and traffic lights; slow down and look both ways at street

intersections. Remember that a Trike always loses in a collision with a motor

vehicle, so be prepared to yield even if you have the right of way.

6. Use approved hand signals for turning and stopping.

7. Never ride with headphones. They mask traffic sounds and emergency vehicle

sirens, distract you from concentrating on what’s going on around you, and

their wires can tangle in the moving parts of the Trike, causing you to lose

control.

8. Never carry a passenger, unless it is a small child wearing an approved

helmet and secured in a correctly a child-carrying trailer.

9. Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or your complete control of

the Trike, or which could become entangled in the moving parts of the Trike.

10. Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle.

11. Don’t do stunts, wheelies or jumps. If you intend to do stunts, wheelies,

jumps or go racing with your trike despite our advice not to, read Section 2.F,

Downhill, Stunt or Competition Biking/Drifting

, now. Think carefully about

your skills before deciding to take the large risks that go with this kind of

riding.

12. Don’t weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise people with

whom you are sharing the road.

13. Observe and yield the right of way.

14. Never ride your Trike while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

15. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at dawn, dusk

or in the dark, or when extremely tired. Each of these conditions increases the risk

of accident.

C. Off Road Safety

1.We recommend that children not ride on rough terrain unless they are

accompanied by an adult.

2.The variable conditions and hazards of off-road riding require close attention and specific

skills. Start slowly on easier terrain and build up your skills. If your trike has suspension, the

increased speed you may develop also increases your risk of losing control and falling. Get

to know how to handle your trike safely before trying increased speed or more difficult

terrain.

3.Wear safety gear appropriate to the kind of riding you plan to do.

4.Don’t ride alone in remote areas. Even when riding with others, make sure that

someone knows where you’re going and when you expect to be back.

5. Always take along identification, so that people know who you are in case of an

accident; and take along some cash for food, a cool drink or an emergency phone call.

6. Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals. Ride in a way that does not frighten or

endanger them, and give them enough room so that their unexpected moves don’t

endanger you.

7.Be prepared. If something goes wrong while you’re riding off-road, help may

not be close.

8.Before you attempt to jump, do stunt riding or race with your trike, read and

understand Section 2.F.

Off Road respect

Obey the local laws regulating where and how you can ride off-road, and respect

private property. You may be sharing the trail with others — hikers, equestrians, or

cyclists. Respect their rights. Stay on the designated trail. Don’t contribute to erosion

by riding in mud or with unnecessary sliding. Don’t disturb the ecosystem by cutting

your own trail or shortcut through vegetation

or streams. It is your responsibility to minimize your impact on the environment.

Leave things as you found them; and always take out everything you brought in.

D. Wet Weather Riding

WARNING: Wet weather impairs traction, braking and visibility, both

for the rider and for other vehicles sharing the road. The risk of an

accident is dramatically increased in wet conditions.

Under wet conditions, the stopping power of your brakes (as well as the brakes of other

vehicles sharing the road) is dramatically reduced and your tires don’t grip nearly as well.

This makes it harder to control speed and easier to lose control. To make sure that you

can slow down and stop safely in wet conditions, ride more slowly and apply your brakes

earlier and more gradually than you would under normal, dry conditions.

E. Night Riding

Riding a Trike at night is

much

more dangerous than riding during the day. A rider is very

difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see. Therefore, children should never ride at

dawn, at dusk or at night. Adults who chose to accept the greatly increased risk of riding

at dawn, at dusk or at night need to take extra care both riding and choosing specialized

equipment which helps reduce that risk. Consult your dealer about night riding safety

equipment.

WARNING: Reflectors are not a substitute for required lights.

Riding at dawn, at dusk, at night or at other times of poor visibility

without an adequate Trike lighting system and without reflectors is

dangerous and may result in serious injury or death.

Trike reflectors are designed to pick up and reflect car lights and street lights in a way that

may help you to be seen and recognized as a moving bicyclist.

CAUTION: Check reflectors and their mounting brackets regularly to

make sure that they are clean, straight, unbroken and securely

mounted. Have your dealer replace damaged reflectors and

straighten or tighten any that are bent or loose.

The mounting brackets of front and rear reflectors are often designed as brake straddle

cable safety catches which prevent the straddle cable from catching on the tire tread if

the cable jumps out of its yoke or breaks.

WARNING: Do not remove reflectors or reflector brackets from

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