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Optima Baron User Manual

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  • Page 1 Recumbent Bicycle User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 ‘Zen and the art of Recumbent Maintenance’ First published 2002 We would like to extend special thanks to Tim Biesemans, Mark Scherpenzeel and countless other Optima customers whose many photos helped to decorate the pages of this manual. All Rights reserved, 2002 All images and text...
  • Page 3 Optima. Congratulations and thank you, for buying an Optima! Whether you bought your Optima for running errands, commuting to work Caution! Whenever you see a grey box, be sure to read or recreation and exercise, we welcome you to the effortless, comfortable it carefully.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ET WEATHER AND NIGHT TIME CYCLING A point of attention for parents YOUR OPTIMA BICYCLE It is a sobering fact that many cycling accidents involve children. Make sure that your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet when riding. It is the responsibility SETTING UP YOUR BICYCLE of a parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.

  • Page 5: Safety Apparel

    While not all nations and states require cyclists to wear approved protective headgear, we at ORKS AND HEADSET Optima strongly advise you to do so. Try to find a helmet which complies to Snell, ANSI and EDALS government safety requirements. Simple amoebic intelligence states that it is best to wear a helmet (passed by these authorities) whilst cycling, whether the law requires it or not.

  • Page 6: Reflectors

    20 inch front wheel can be a tricky process, and we advise you contact or Optima dealer should be able to supply you with a good lighting set and advise you as your dealer or Optima before making any decisions for their advice. Keep in mind that installing to the best choices.

  • Page 7: Responsible Cycling

    - the first of which is to slow down. Rear cog cassette / fixture Headset and Headtube Both Optima and the local government cannot therefore be held accountable for your Freewheel Lower rack fixture Front brake (rim brake) mistakes or misjudgements.

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Bicycle

    Some steps will only apply to certain models, in which case this will be clearly stated. 1. Installing the wheels. For ease in construction and accessibility it is best to start by mounting the wheels. Optima bikes come with either bolt on or quick release wheel fastenings, depending on the model and specifications.

  • Page 9: Installing Linkage Front Steering Systems

    3. Rider Front wheel alignment and installation Once you have done this, feed the unit onto the protruding hub axle stub on the right, derailleur hand side of the bike. Once you cannot push the unit any further, reach your finger underneath the unit and push the shaft All export models of the ‘Rider’...
  • Page 10 F) from it’s plate and screwing it in or out to adjust the length of the linkage. Retighten the locknut once you have the linkage at the correct length. Fig 10.3 Part numbers 4 & 28, Figure 5.1 ‘Your optima Bicycle’...

  • Page 11: Brake Adjustment & Bleeding

    5. Mounting mudguards All brakes wear with time and temperature variations can sometimes lead to the necessity to adjust the brakes. Most braking systems on Optima bicycles come with a separate manufacturer’s information package containing a complete instruction manual. Please refer to these manuals to set up and adjust your brakes.

  • Page 12: Fitting The Seat And Rack

    (turn clockwise to tighten). Bleeding Hydraulic brakes For those who can bleed their brakes properly, Optima offers standard and Rider bleeding kits to its customers , which come with a complete instruction manual. Please contact optima for 8.

  • Page 13: Installing The Front Derailleur And Cables

    11. Handlebars Optima bicycles are equipped with a spring that is best suited to rider’s weights of 60–100kg (130- 220lbs.). If you fall outside of these bounds, you may want to consider visiting a good If you bike is delivered in a box, some handlebars may not be mounted.

  • Page 14: Brakes

    The brakes may need slight adjustment out of the box bus should be working properly. Pulleys Optima sets up its bikes so that the right hand brake lever is for the rear brake, and the left hand lever is for the front.
  • Page 15 You will need one of two tools to cut the form out: a Jig saw or a tin cutter. If you don’t have Make sure you put your seat all the way back again, attach the cushion to the seat, and sit either of these tools we suggest you buy or rent one.

  • Page 16: Riding A Recumbent Bicycle

    The right hand gearshift activator operates the rear derailleur; the left hand operates the front new seating position and point of view that your Optima provides. Remember that in such a low derailleur. You must be pedalling to operate derailleur gear shifters.

  • Page 17: The First Ride

    Optima racks. These racks have been designed to carry loads of up to 20 Kg on the Stinger and Baron, and 50Kg on all other models. Remember to keep the weight as low as possible when packing your bike bags, as top-heavy bags will raise 24.1...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    We strongly advise you order the parts listed in the ‘Accessories’ section of this manual from Optima or one of Optima’s dealers only. This is for your own safety, to ensure you get the right parts.

  • Page 19: Recommended Periodic Maintenance

    · Lubricate chain, clean beforehand if necessary. Don’t forget to clean the cogs if you clean the chain! If you want to remove the chain, remember that all Optima bicycles come with · Check tire pressure and general state of the tires superlinks in the chains that can be taken apart with the hand.

  • Page 20: Tools For Maintenance

    Check that the headset in which the fork rests is free of play. We suggest you let the rate of wear at the pivot points. your Optima dealer deal with any excess play. If the headset cannot be adjusted such that no ·...

  • Page 21: Storage Tips

    Problems? Troubles? Check to see whether you can find the fault and fix it, using this swingarm proceed. section of the manual. If you see an asterix* you know the repair requires a special Optima The suspension is as As strange as it sounds, you may beed to increase suspension preload to make product, listed on pg 39.

  • Page 22: Hubs

    If this and now you can si not the cause, readjust your front derailleur. I know what im Please contact Optima or your dealer for the special Rider bleeding kit. barely shift gears doing, yet I cant properly bleed You bent the chainring If the bend is severe, replace the chainring.

  • Page 23: Erailleurs , Chain Rollers And Rear Cassette

    Derailleurs, Chain rollers and rear casette. Derailleurs, chain rollers and casette, contunued The shifting is not as The derailleur may be slightly out of adjustment. You can try tweaking the The chain keeps on Are you riding on rough terrain with both derailleurs on the smallest cogs? Is crisp as it used to be shifting my twisting the handlebar unit adjustment barrels, or that on the falling off the small-...

  • Page 24: Forks And Headset

    The tiller stem swings Try tightening the bolt at the base of the tiller arm. If this makes no difference, forward and backward The shims on your stem may be worn out. Contact your optima dealer for new too easily shims.

  • Page 25: Permitted Bicycle Usage

    To ensure your safety and maintain the quality of the parts on your bike, if you wish to upgrade or replace worn parts we suggest that you order these parts only from Optima, your Optima dealer or our representative. Certain parts on your bicycle are only available from Optima, whereas other parts can be bought at most bike stores.

  • Page 26: Warranty

    1)a) Optima guarantees that if any faults or damage occur to the frame as a result of material or fabrication faults during the unlimited warranty period of 5 years for steel and 3 years for aluminium, that the bicycle shall be replaced or repaired, at the sole disgression of Optima or Optima’s representative.
  • Page 27 6) a) The warranty begins on the day of transfer of ownership of the bicycle to the end user. b) A completely filled in warranty card must be sent to Optima within one week of purchase of the bicycle. If this is not done, parts of the warranty may be annulled. c) This warranty will not be recognized and deemed invalid or if it can be proven that any fraud has been committed in the form of any modifications to any part of this warranty.
  • Page 28 Service 3 Service 5 This service is to be carried out no longer than 1.5 years or 9000km (5500 mi) from Service 3 the time of purchase. This service is to be carried out no longer than 6 months or 3000 km (2000 mi) from the time of purchase.
  • Page 29 Service 7 This is your own copy of the warranty data. Please fill this page in fully. This service is to be carried out no longer than2.5 years or 15’000km (9000mi) from the time of purchase. Model name: Frame Number Dealers Stamp: Comments and exchanged parts: Date of purchase (dd-mm-yyyy)

  • Page 30: Warranty Form

    This section comprises one (1) single side printed sheet, printed as a part of the official Owners Manual. Please cut this page out and send it to Optima Cycles to activate your guarantee. See reverse side for address. Send this warranty form to:...

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