Owner's Manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL Model # _____________________________________________ www.freedomconcepts.com TM Serial #_ ______________________________________________ Register your bike online for a chance to win cool prizes! Date of Purchase:___________________________________________ __ _ Congratulations on the purchase of your Maintenance Safety Considerations new Freedom Concepts bike! This Owner’s 1. Keep tire pressure inflated to manufacturer’s Rider must be assisted at all times. recommended pressure shown on the side of tire. Manual refers to our Position heels at back of foot plate complete bike line and 2. Keep bearings properly lubricated at all times when securing straps. has been color-coded to ensure smooth rotation and lasting operation. to easily reference the 3. Make sure all bolts and screws are tight. Make sure belts and straps are options and components securely fastened. that apply to your bike 4. Always keep chain lubricated. needs. Make sure toes do not hit the floor. 5. Always keep bike clean and dust free. If the manual and Always wear appropriate head online video links do not 6. Keep bike out of severe weather conditions. protection.*Additional safety gear answer your questions, 7. Ensure that at least 4” of seat post is in the seat recommended. please feel free to contact tube of frame. DO NOT raise seat post past our Customer Service maximum height indicator. department at 8. 1-800-661-9915. Adjust brakes regularly to ensure proper stopping. We hope you enjoy your 9. bike for many years to Adjustments can be made using the Freedom Concepts Multi-tool, which is come! shipped with all orders. Remember to always “Cycle Hard” and “Chill-Out” often! © 2013 FREEDOM CONCEPTS INC. 1 WELCOME TO FREEDOM CONCEPTS Table of Contents Looking for something in particular? Use our handy table of contents to source out the exact TM page for what you need or glance through the color-coded sections on the right-hand side for a particular category. Please note: not all instructions are relevant to each bike. Use the quick color-code reference from page 3 to ensure the instructions you are looking at are applicable to your bike’s needs. Also, follow our QR Codes for online video tutorials for repairs. Welcome ........................................ 1 Steering ........................................... 8-11 Braking ............................................. 15-17 •_Bike_Registration_ •_Handlebar/Grip_ •_Hand_Brake_Tension_ •_Maintenance_Guidelines •_Alignment •_Dual_Cable_Junction Did you know? •_Safety_Considerations_ •_Self-Centering_Spring_ •_Parking_Back_Brake_ We are so much more •_Overview •_“U”_Bar_ •_Caliper_Tension •_Quick_Release_Lever_ •_V-Brake_Tension_ than just bicycles! Models .............................................. 3 •_Discovery_•_Adventurer__ •_Handle_Cable_Tension_ •_Disc_Brake_Tension_ •_Tandem_Cable_Tension Visit us online to •_Excursion_•_Odyssey__ Wheels and Tires .................... 18 see all of our new •_Expedition_ •__Rear_Steering_Handlebar_ Column. •_Tire_&_Wheel_Options product offerings. •__Color-code_Reference •_Removable_Rear_Wheel Straps, Harnesses Gear Shifting And Crank/Sprocket Customized Options and Foot Plates ......................... 4-5 & Accessories ............................ 19-20 Adjustments ................................ 12-15 •_Seat_Belts_and_Ankle_Straps_ •_Neoprene_Chest_Harness_ •_Chest_Harness_ •_Hand_Grip_Shifting_ •_Handcycles •_Velcro_Straps_ •_Gear_Box_Hub_ •__Abductor/Adduction_Leg_ Visit us at •_Toe-up_Pulley_Adjustments •_Thumb_Pedal_Control_Shifter Support www.FreedomConcepts.com •_Foot_Plate_Adjustments_ •_Rear_Control_Gear_Transfer •_Stationary_Trainer_ Find us on Facebook. •_Thumb/Finger_Shifter_ •_Communication_Tray Seats ................................................... 6-7 Tweet us on Twitter. •_Multi-Speed_Shifter_ •_Assorted_Accessories Visit us on YouTube. •_Adjusting_Height_ •_Rear_Sprocket_ •_Adjusting_Incline_ •_Electronic_Motor Warranty ........................................ 21 •_T-Bar_Seat_Installation_ •_Multi-Length_Crank_ Reward Program ...................... 22 •_Head_Support_ •_Bottom_Bracket_Crank •__Swing_Away_Lateral_Trunk_ •_Pedal_Spacers_ Mission ........................................... 22 Support •__Head_Rest_ WHERE ARE YOU GOING? 2 Series Models Color-Code Freedom Concepts prides itself in enabling children of all ages, and even those who are Quick Reference just young at heart, to have fun. Cycling provides so many physical and psychological benefits. It offers the advancement of motor skills, strengthens one’s core muscles, To help you better, we develops confidence, and offers independence. Stay connected with Freedom Concepts have color-coded all as we are constantly researching and developing new and better ways for all to create a instructions pertaining cycle of mobility. to each bike. When searching the manual, ADVENTURER SERIES DISCOVERY SERIES (AS 2000, AS 2000JR, AS 2000K, look for the quick color (DCP MINI, DCP 12, DCP 12WG, reference to find the AS 2000N, AS 2600) DCP 12WGX, DCP16, DCP 16WG, DCP Rider Age .......... 14+ years information relevant to 16WGX) you and your bike. Rider Inseam .... 23”- 32” Rider Age .......... 18 mon.- 14 years Max Load ......... 225 lbs - 350 lbs Rider Inseam .... 6”- 26” Bike Weight ...... 65 lbs - 68 lbs Max Load ......... 60 lbs - 150 lbs Wheel Size ....... 20”- 26” Bike Weight ...... 40 lbs - 45 lbs Length* .............. 62”- 72” Wheel Size ....... 12”- 16” (*with rear steering add 12”) Length ................ 42”- 48” Width ................. 31”- 35” EXPEDITION EXCURSION SERIES ODYSSEY SERIES SERIES (ET 2611) (ASR 2011) (EHD U16N, EHD U16WG) Rider Age .......... 7+ years Rider Age .......... 12+ years Rider Age ............. 7-14 years Front Rider Inseam Rider Inseam .... 19’-34” Rider Inseam ....... 13”- 26” ............................... 16”- 30” Max Load ......... 225 lbs Max Load ............ 150 lbs Max Load ......... 400 lbs Bike Weight ...... 53 lbs Bike Weight ......... 50 lbs All products and services are subject to Bike Weight ...... 85 lbs Wheel Size ....... 20” Wheel Size .......... 16” change at anytime without notice, at Wheel Size ....... 24”+26” Length* .............. 77” Length ................... 50” the sole discretion of us. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any Length ................ 101” (*with rear steering add 12”) (with Rear Steer™ add 12”) time. Width ................. 38” Width ................. 34” Width .................... 29”-34” 3 SERIES MODELS Straps, Harnesses and Foot Plates (Operations) K SEAT BELT & To ensure the bike rider is safely secured, please adjust the seat, NEOPRENE ANKLE straps, and harnesses to the proper settings for the individual. STRAP ADJUSTMENT 1. Loop strap as shown and pull (A) to tighten to desired length. RIGID AND NEOPRENE TOE-UP PULLEY FOOT PLATE 2. To close, push buckle (B) VELCRO STRAPS TENSION ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENTS into lock clasp (C). Straps help keep the rider’s The position on the toe-up Our Neoprene foot plates 3. To release, squeeze buckle feet firmly in place. pulley rope can be easily allow for quick and easy teeth (B) from side of 1. Velcro foot straps loop adjusted by simply loosening adjustments to properly lock clasp (C) and pull out through the ring (D). the tension on the rope lock match the individual’s hip to buckle strap. 2. Pull to tighten and then (F) and shifting it’s position foot ratio. Loosen the four press strap together so up or down the rope to foot plate screws (J) and shift Velcro can lock in place. the desired location. Once the foot plate (K) forward or determined, tighten the backwards. Once the desired 3. To remove foot, simply B tension back on the rope position is determined, re- peel apart Velcro straps. lock. Then double-check the tighten the screws in A position of feet place to the pedal and make any base. necessary minor adjustments by D D F repeating the J process. B C K STRAPS, HARNESSES AND FOOT PLATES 4 Always wear shoes when riding to protect the feet. HANDCYCLE FOOTPLATE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Secure the foot first by positioning the heel at the Once the handpedals and seat positioning have been back of the foot plate (G) determined, the footplates can be adjusted. The and then attaching the footplate can be positioned vertically at any height straps (H) around the foot along the top or bottom of the vertical posts for until snug. optimal leg support and comfort. CHEST HARNESS STRAPS 1. To move the footplates (A), turn the thumbscrew (B) Four #2 Robertson wood screws under each footplate counter clockwise until loose. (F) are used to secure the chest 2. Then slide the footplate (A) up or down the post harness to the seat back. (C1 or C2) to the desired height. Re-tighten the thumbscrew (A). 3. To move the footplates (A) from the bottom post (C1) to the top post (C2) you need to remove the safety hitch pin (D). Simply pull the pin (D) straight G out in a horizontal motion away from the post. H Your safety hitch pin is provided to ensure you do not lose the footplates should you not tighten the F thumbscrews (B) properly. C2 4. The frame clamp can also be Learn More With Our adjusted to move the footplates How-To Videos. forward or backwards. Two 1/2” Scan_the_QR_Code__ wrenches are required to with_your_phone_and_you_ loosen the bottom clamp will_be_linked_to_our__ E bolts (E) for repositioning Ready_to_Ride_Video_Series. to the desired location on A the bike. B C1 D 5 STRAPS, HARNESSES AND FOOT PLATES Seats (Adjustments and Operations) Please Note: Seats