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PV Glider Manual v. 2 rev B                    www.glidebikes.com 

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Brake pad alignment 
 
Squeeze the brake lever toward the handlebar to make sure the brake moves freely and 
stops the bike. If the brake lever can be pulled to the handlebar, the brake is too loose. To 
adjust brake tighter unscrew cable adjusting bolt counter clockwise until brakes stop wheel 
and lever can be pulled without hitting the handle bars . If the brakes are not properly 
adjusted take your glider to your local bike shop for service. 
 
 
Avoid leaving your glider out in the weather. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun may fade the 
paint, or crack the rubber and plastic on the glider. Water can corrode the bearings in the 
wheels.  
 
 

Warning 

 
The following riding practices increase the risk of injury to you and the risk of damage to 
your glider: 
 
• Hopping or jumping your glider 
 
• Performing stunts 
 
• Off-road riding 
 
• Any abnormal riding 
 
Each of these practices increases the stress on every part of your glider. Frames or parts 
under high stress may fatigue prematurely, causing them to fail and increasing the risk of 
injury to the rider. Avoid these riding practices to decrease your risk of injury. 
 
 
Carefully inspect your glider for signs of fatigue: 
 
• Dents 
 
• Cracks 
 
• Deformation 
 
If any part shows signs of damage or fatigue, replace the part before riding the glider.  
 
This maintenance schedule is based on normal usage. If you ride your glider more than 
average service your glider more often than the schedule suggests. If any part appears to 
be malfunctioning, inspect and service it immediately or consult Glide bikes or your Glider 
dealer.  

Summary of Contents for Go Glider

Page 1: ... your child These instructions include how to set up your glider and maintenance procedures which you should perform to ensure last lasting use and optimal performance Important Read all of these instructions before assembling or riding the glider For questions or help please call Glide Bikes at 888 723 7748 Assembly Instructions Tools needed for assembly Wrench Figure 1 Included ...

Page 2: ... and set the seat height Installing Front Wheel 1 Glider should be turned so that fork is facing upwards and seat is down inside box 2 Loosen nuts on front wheel with fingers so that nut is still attached to axle leaving to 5 16 of the threaded axle exposed 3 Slide wheel on to fork so that washers and nuts are positioned on outside of fork leg 4 Safety tab should be locked into safety locking hole...

Page 3: ...rovided wrench Installing and Adjusting the Handlebar 1 Twist the handlebar so that it is perpendicular to the front wheel Eyeball it and get it as best as you can Figure 2 Figure 2 2 Tighten 13 mm bolt with provided Wrench on top of stem until front wheel and handle bars won t twist Figure 3 ...

Page 4: ...position To install in the correct position for riding press in the small button on side of the painted peg tub and pull the pegs out of the frame Rotate the pegs 90 deg so that they are in the proper position and push in the button on the pegs until they go into the peg tube Slide in all the way until the button click through the holes in painted peg tube ...

Page 5: ...en your child can put both feet on the ground at the same time when seated If the seat is too high or too low use the Quick release to loosen the seat clamp bolt adjust the seat and then flip the lever back over Figure 4 Figure 4 Brake Adjustment The Mini Glider comes with a rear hub brake designed for children ...

Page 6: ... using the barrel adjuster on the rear of the bike Figure 6 Turn counter clockwise to tighten brake and clockwise to loosen Once proper tension is set tighten the lock nut clockwise to prevent the barrel adjuster from moving The wheel should spin freely but stop when lever is squeezed When the bike is new there is a break in period wait till the bike has been ridden a couple of hours then try to a...

Page 7: ...t Parents should explain this information to a child or anyone else who is otherwise not able to understand this information The glider is considered a sidewalk bike As such it does not meet the full requirements of a bicycle height reflectors and rear brake and therefore should never be ridden on a road street or anywhere where cars may be traveling It is designed for small kids to be ridden on s...

Page 8: ...one inch 25mm clearance between the top tube and the rider when standing over the glider Figure 1 Minimum standover height 1 25mm Adjust the seat The seat should be adjusted so that the child can put both feet on the ground at the same time The maximum the seat can be raised is where the seat tube indicator can be seen from the top of the glider body There is a an indicator line on the seat post t...

Page 9: ...ur feet on the foot pegs For examples of gliding techniques please visit our website www glidebikes com and click on the Video Clips link Because the PV Glider is so effective it is better to let the child learn at his her own pace So we recommend not holding or pushing the child on the bike before they learn to balance because that prevents the learning process from happening Remember An unprotec...

Page 10: ...tigue Inspect your tires for wear or damage Check the attachment of the handlebar and stem Check the attachment of the seat and seat post A bicycle that does not work properly can cause you to lose control and fall Inspect the entire bicycle thoroughly before every ride and do not ride it until any problem has been corrected Monthly Check the steering action If it has developed Play you mau need t...

Page 11: ...ing The following riding practices increase the risk of injury to you and the risk of damage to your glider Hopping or jumping your glider Performing stunts Off road riding Any abnormal riding Each of these practices increases the stress on every part of your glider Frames or parts under high stress may fatigue prematurely causing them to fail and increasing the risk of injury to the rider Avoid t...

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