Vision Fitness R55 Bicycle User Manual


 
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* The wheels should be straight and not wobble.
*Squeeze each brake lever to make sure there is no binding and the brake
pads press hard enough on the rims to stop the bike. The brake pads should be
adjusted so they are 1/16" (2mm) away from the rim when not applied. The brake
pads should be centered on the rim and not touching the tire itself.
*The seat quick release skewers should be closed with at least 20 lbs
(14kgf) of force (see the skewer diagram).
*Sitting on the bike, swing the handlebars from side to side checking for
binding or interference. Check to make sure the stem bolt is tight. The handlebars
should not rotate in either direction when 50 lbs of force is applied to either grip.
*On long wheelbase models, check the tightness of the boom pinch bolts
and make sure the boom anti-rotate bolt is installed.
Do not ride a long wheelbaseDo not ride a long wheelbase
Do not ride a long wheelbaseDo not ride a long wheelbase
Do not ride a long wheelbase
VISION without the boom anti-rotation bolt!VISION without the boom anti-rotation bolt!
VISION without the boom anti-rotation bolt!VISION without the boom anti-rotation bolt!
VISION without the boom anti-rotation bolt!
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*If you are unsure of the condition of your VISION recumbent,
Do NotDo Not
Do NotDo Not
Do Not
Ride ItRide It
Ride ItRide It
Ride It until the problem has been corrected. If you have any questions at all, see
your VISION dealer.
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-- with its low center of gravity, you don't fall very far on a
recumbent, but you will touch down with your hand first! A set of bicycling gloves
will protect your skin.
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Riding down the road at speed is no time to get a
bug or dirt stuck in your eye! Goggles, glasses or both will save your sight and
protect against a crash.
Practice riding your VISIONPractice riding your VISION
Practice riding your VISIONPractice riding your VISION
Practice riding your VISION
-- before you mix it up with traffic,
spend enough time on your recumbent on a parking lot, driveway or other open
area to get used to its unique riding position. Chapter 3 has some important
information about riding your VISION.
Never ride at night without a front and rear light!Never ride at night without a front and rear light!
Never ride at night without a front and rear light!Never ride at night without a front and rear light!
Never ride at night without a front and rear light!
ExperimentExperiment
ExperimentExperiment
Experiment
with different seat positions, seat angles, and boom lengths
during your practice period -- Your VISION recumbent has many adjustments and
special features that fit the bike to you. Try them all!
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ChainguardChainguard
ChainguardChainguard
Chainguard
If you ride with loose/floppy pants, or just find
yourself getting chain goo on your legs, we
have a clear lexan chainguard available for all
the 40 and 50 series bikes.
SeatBack SystemSeatBack System
SeatBack SystemSeatBack System
SeatBack System
The SeatBack system consists of the WaterBack, and the
SeatBag. The WaterBack is designed to mount permanently
to your seat, and carries standard hydration bladders (not
included) as well as having room for some tools and money.
We also make the 800 cu/in DayBag, which will attach to
the seat with or without the WaterBack.
Rear Rack / PanniersRear Rack / Panniers
Rear Rack / PanniersRear Rack / Panniers
Rear Rack / Panniers
Your Vision bike will accept standard rear racks. For all bikes
except the R40, which has threaded inserts on the seatstay, you will need racks that
have the “strap-on” seat stay clamp
attachments.
FendersFenders
FendersFenders
Fenders
For wet weather riding your Vision 40 and
50 series bikes will accept fenders. We
offer fender sets for these bikes. All
fenders should be installed by a qualified
bike shop.
KickstandKickstand
KickstandKickstand
Kickstand
We make the KSGizmo, an adaptor that will let
you mount a standard 305mm Greenfield
(available from your dealer) to any VIsion. We
also make our own centerstands for your 50
series bikes.