Belize Bicycle TRI-RIDER R-3 User manual

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PREPARATION
1. Read this assembly manual BEFORE commencing assembly.
2. Carefully remove all the components and packaged hardware from the shipping box.
3. Check the contents of the 2 boxes and confirm that you have received a complete
package.
The contents of the main box should include:
(1) A main frame assembly
(2) One 20”left rear wheel assembly
(3) One 20”right rear wheel assembly
(4) One 20”front wheel assembly
(5) Three 20”fenders
(6) Rear seat support and mesh
(7) Main seat platform
(8) Folding basket and mounting hardware
(9) Bag of hardware containing:
(a) Brake cables
(b) Gooseneck for handlebar
(c) Fender mounts
(d) Reflectors
(e) Brake levers, V-brake arms and mounting hardware
(f) Pedals (9/16)
(g) Chain and joining link
(h) Quick release clamps and fender mount bottoms
(i) Mounting hardware for rear assembly / main frame
i. 2 bolts
ii. 2 washers
iii. 2 locknuts
(j) Grips for handlebars
(10) 16”Handlebar
The contents of the secondary box should include:
(1) Rear frame assembly
(2) Bag with brake callipers, brake rotors and mounting hardware
(3) Cardboard sleeve with seat mount
(4) Cardboard sleeve with hardware
i. Support rods for rear seat cage
ii. Mounting hardware and spacers for rear wheels

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ASSEMBLY
1. Open the plastic bag containing frame mounting hardware. Group all similar nuts and
bolts in preparation for assembly.
2. Prop the front frame assembly vertically and align the rear frame section perpendicular
to it. Slide the rear assembly forward inside the rear frame dropouts on the front frame
assembly aligned with the slots on the rear frame section. Install the first set of bolt
assemblies from the outside. Bolt head / washer on the outside and washer / lock washer /
nut on the inside. Add the second set of anchoring bolts to the dropouts (Bolt head /
washer on the outside and washer / lock washer / nut on the inside.)
3. After installing and tensioning the secondary chain, tighten all four bolts that hold the
two frame sections together making sure that the rear is perpendicular to the front.
4. Unwrap and separate the wheels. Use caution when unpacking. The front, drive side
and non-drive side wheels are all different.
5. Use the tire tread direction to identify left and right wheel assemblies. Install the brake
rotors on the rear wheels respecting the direction of rotation marked on the rotors.

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6. Install the wheel spacers on each axle and install each rear wheel using the keyway
that is part of the hardware. It may be necessary to file the channel slightly. The bolt and
cap are installed from the outside to lock the assembly in place.
Drive Side Wheel Installation.
Note rotor orientation. Writing on rotor will NOT be visible.

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Non-drive Side Wheel Installation.
Note rotor orientation. Writing on rotor WILL be visible.
7. Install the brake calipers only AFTER the wheels themselves have been completely
installed. There is a left and a right brake caliper.
Left
Right

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8. Install the front wheel assembly making sure that the tabs on the safety washers fit into
the holes on the fork and that the rim is centered in the fork arch before tightening the axle
nuts.
9. Install the gooseneck and handlebar assembly past the minimum depth marked on the
gooseneck. This is a recumbent so the gooseneck is installed facing BACKWARDS.
Secure by tightening the stem expander bolt after installing the handlebars. Be sure to
center the stem with the front wheel so it tracks in a straight line. Brake levers and grips
are installed on the handlebar using the single cable lever for the front V-brake and the
double cable lever to operate the two rear disc brakes.
10. Complete the rear disc-brake cable installation by passing the cable through the rear
cable housing guides, looping under the basket and through the adjuster to the anchoring
nut. Adjust cable tension so that parking brake is fully engaged when brake lever is
parallel to the handlebar.
11. Complete the rear disc brake adjustment. The inner pad must be advanced so that the
caliper just touches it when the rotor is centered in the caliper. Lock down the caliper bolts
in this position, anchor the brake cable with the cable fixing screw and make final
adjustments by slightly backing off the rear pad adjustment and fine tuning the cable
adjustment.
12. Complete the front V-brake adjustment. The pads must be aligned square to the rim
and evenly spaced on each side. After locking the cable in place at the brake arm the
brake pull can be fine tuned using the cable adjusters.
13. Install cable crimps after adjusting and trimming the brake cables.
14. Install the main seat on the seat base and install on the frame using the three quick
releases provided. The seat position can be adjusted slightly by sliding the seat
backwards or forwards on the frame to adjust leg reach.

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15. The webbing is installed over the rear seat frame after the cage is installed. The rear
rod assembly is used to adjust the angle of the back of the seat.
16. Install the pedals (L on the left side with a counter clockwise thread, R on the right with
a regular clockwise thread).
17. Fenders are installed using the fender brackets, bottom clamps and hardware
provided.

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18. The basket is assembled first using the clips provided and installed using the hardware
and mounting plates provided.
19. Inflate the tires. The recommended tire pressure in marked on the tire sidewall. Adjust
the handlebar angle and the seat height.