Tandem Supplement To be used in conjunction with the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association Multi-Speed Bike Manual. Contents Section Page Introduction Sizing III. Starting Up Operating Tips A. Use of Quick-Release Mech a nism B. Tightening Seat Post Clamps C. Tightening Adjustable Stoker Stem D.
Bicycle Product Suppliers Association Multi-Speed Bike Manual. Burley Tandem Supplement. This sup ple ment will pro vide in for ma tion specifi c to your Burley tandem. To ensure your safety, read this sup ple ment prior to using your tan dem.
Put the other foot (that is not currently clipped in) on top of the other pedal and complete a few pedal revolutions to get the tandem rolling. Now the captain may clip their other foot in. Burley Tandem Suppplement...
A. Correct Use of the Quick-Release Mechanism Whether trans port ing your bike or chang ing a fl at, Burley tan dems fea ture quick- re lease mech a nisms which enable you to easily re move and replace the wheels. As long as the quick-release is secured properly, the wheel cannot come off.
It should not move in the dropouts. Be sure to re con nect the brake straddle cables if you released them to install the tire. Check brakes for proper op er a tion before each ride. Burley Tandem Suppplement...
IMPORTANT: If one of your seatpost clamps is taller than the other, install the taller one on the captain’s (front) seat post. Your Burley tan dem comes with removable seat post clamps. When in stall ing the seat post clamps or...
D. Correct Choice of Gears Your Burley tandem is equipped with 24 or 27 speeds. The chain ring and cog com bi na tions from which you se lect yield a wide range of gears with min i mal du pli ca tion.
But road and traffi c conditions may be such that vehicles back up behind and then pass dangerously when they could otherwise slip safely by. It’s usually best to restrict side-by-side riding to quiet, secondary roads. Burley Tandem Suppplement...
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And legally, we’re bound by the same laws as drivers in all states. 10. Brake with caution—Be especially careful when riding in wet weather when traction of the tires is impaired by wet roads. Burley Tandem Suppplement...
VII. Maintenance Schedule It is essential that you keep your Burley tandem prop er ly main tained. Short cuts or missed maintenance checks often result in a failure that can leave you strand ed, or worse, result in accident and serious injury. For your safety and tandeming enjoyment, follow the maintenance schedule as shown on page 11.
Make sure the quick-release levers for the wheels are secure and prop er ly positioned. See section IIA of this manual for in for ma tion on quick-release levers. See your Burley dealer for a hands-on dem on stra tion if you aren’t absolutely sure how to operate your quick-release levers.
Burley Bicycle Limited Warranty Burley will repair or replace any original equip ment parts it de ter mines to be defective for a period of 180 days from date of purchase at no charge; the frame and fork have a lifetime warranty.
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