Quickie Attitude Owner's Manual - page 14
MK-100393 Rev. A
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Q UI CK I E A T T I T UD E
L. COASTER BRAKE (Optional)
For persons with limited finger strength the coaster brake allows braking by back-pedaling the hand-
cranks. The braking system can be de-activated by disengaging lever (A). Only deactivate the coaster
brake when
maneuvering the bike in confined areas. When pedaling forward the braking system
will disengage automatically.
Riding with the coaster brake deactivated is not
recommended and can lead to an increased risk of
accidents
or possible injury.
M. DERAILLEUR GEARS /GEAR HUB
Gear shifting on the Attitude is controlled using a trigger or grip shift switch, which are attached to the
hand-grips.
Attitudes with derailleur gear shifting can only be engaged while pedaling the hand cranks.
Reducing the pedaling
force during a gear shift will allow a smoother gear change. Attitudes with geared
hubs can also be operated in a parked
position.
1. Trigger switch
a. The trigger switch located on the left handle(B) controls the larger (3-gear) upper sprocket. The
trigger
(grip shifter) switch located on the right handle controls the (8 or 10 gear) lower sprocket.
b. Clicking the larger lever(C) will select the next lower gear
c. Clicking the smaller lever(D) will select the next higher gear.
d. The current gear is indicated on the dial for each trigger switch(E).
2. Grip shift switch
a. The Grip switch located on the right handle(F) controls the (8 or 10 gear) sprocket.
b. Turning the grip shift to the left activates the next lower gear
c. Turning the grip shift to the right activates the next higher gear.
d. If the gears are not working smoothly, or you are not able to shift into an appropriate gear for the
terrain your in, please contact your authorized supplier to adjust your derailleur.
N. QUICK-RELEASE (FREEWHEEL) (Optional)
The front tire of the attitude has a freewheel option which uses a quick-release mechanism to easily
remove the main drive wheel of the bike.
1. Remove the Front Wheel (Hybrid only)
a. Loosen the freewheel nut (A) several rotations.
b. Pull out on the quick-release handle(B) and rotate the handle several turns.
c. If the bolt and handle are loose enough (distance D), the wheel can be removed.
d. If the wheel doesn’t disengage on the first try, continue to increase (distance D) until the wheel can
be removed from the bike.
2. Install Front Wheel
a. Slide the exposed areas of the axle into the bike fork
b. Holding the nut(A) rotate the quick-release handle(B) several turns until (distance C) is close
enough so that the wheel can be secured when the handle is locked.
c. Lock the quick-release by pushing the quick-release handle(B) until it is in contact with the fork.
d. It is critical to check that the wheel is locked in place.
e. If there is any looseness in the wheel Re-adjust so that the wheel is secure.
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