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Xootr Swift series User Manual

Summary of Swift series

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    Xootr swift bicycles user’s manual revision of september 2008 warning: bicycling can be a hazardous activity even under the best of circumstances. Proper maintenance of your bicycle is your responsibility as it helps reduce the risk of injury. Important note: in many of the subsequent warnings in th...

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    Safety we really do not want you to get hurt, so please follow these safety rules: • wear an ansi/snell-approved helmet at all times to help prevent head injuries. • always wear shoes that will stay on your feet and will grip the pedals. Never ride barefoot or while wearing sandals. • observe all tr...

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    Xootr limited warranty your satisfaction is very important to us. We warrant that your xootr bike is free of defects in materials or manufacturing for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, subject to the limitations indicated below. If at any time within one year of your purchase, you ...

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    Warning: failure to properly tighten a qr (quick-release) lever may compromise steering action and control of the bicycle, which could cause you to fall. Falling can cause serious injury or even death. Verify that all qr levers are closed and tight. Qr (quick release) lever operation there are five ...

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    9. If the chain skips a gear, turn the barrel 1/4 turn counter-clockwise. 10. Go back to first gear as a final check. 11. The chain should run smoothly between the large and small cogs. 12. If all gears can still not be reached, the limit screws may need adjustment. Warning: the adjusting barrel is ...

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    Riser installation place the bottom end of the riser over the tube protruding from the top of the front fork. Be sure it is seated all the way in and lined up straight ahead. Slight twisting back and forth may aid in seating the post. Tighten the qr lever on the riser. To verify that the clamp is ti...

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    5. Tighten the locknut securely after any adjustments have been made. Brake balancing xootr llc strongly recommends that the following procedures for brake pad balancing be done by a qualified bicycle mechanic. For those with adequate bicycle maintenance knowledge, the following steps for the adjust...

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    Handlebar installation slide the open end of the stem over the top of the riser. The stem is secured to the riser with two hex head screws that can be tightened using the 5mm hex wrench provided. 8 prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light will cause a color shift in anodized surfaces. We recommend st...

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    Maintenance there is almost nothing unique about the care and maintenance of your xootr swift relative to that of any high-quality bicycle. We highly recommend the informative website of sheldon brown for general matters of bicycle care and maintenance: http://www.Sheldonbrown.Com/articles.Html warn...

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    8. Check for proper installation of the front wheel before each ride: a. Be sure the quick-release lever is in the closed position. B. Lift the bike off the ground and hit the wheel sharply from above to confirm that it is firmly attached. Front brake installation after installing the front wheel, t...

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    Packing for travel the xootr swift packs for travel in about 15 minutes. Note that packing a bicycle is technically simple, but does require a bit of care and patience. We recommend that you attempt this task only when you are alert, in a good mood, and with adequate blood sugar levels…and preferabl...

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    Fitting your xootr swift the xootr swift is built to accommodate most adult body sizes. There is only one frame size. If you purchased your bicycle directly from xootr llc it was fit to your basic body size at the factory. If you purchased your bicycle from a dealer, it should have been fit to your ...