Steintrikes Wild One, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Steintrikes Owners Manual February 2021 ...

Page 2: ...n the assembly manual you will find all the information that you need to get your trike set up and ride it wherever you want to go This manual covers all the important aspects and steps required to build up your trike from a frame kit If you bought a completely assembled trike with all the parts it was already built up and tested by your dealer so you can skip the assembly instructions However we ...

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Page 4: ...OVERVIEW contents 4 MODELS 7 FRAME TYPES 9 ASSEMBLY MANUAL Trike Frame 28 BICYCLE COMPONENTS 34 TEST RIDE 36 MAINTENANCE 38 WARRANTY 4 ...

Page 5: ...sure or adrenaline crazed The configurations are limited only by your dreams The Wild One is available with both Sturmey Archer drum brakes or disc brakes depending on personal preferences and riding style Wild One Speedster 16 20 The Speedster is the Narrow Track version of the base Wild One model It is narrower by 80mm 3 15 resulting in a 699mm wide track 27 5 It is lower lighter faster and it f...

Page 6: ...ut can be converted into an off road machine if fitted with knobby tires Also it can be equipped with both drum and disc brakes Wild One 4x4 FAT 20x4 26x4 The 4x4 FAT is the ultimate all terrain off road trike It is stable with 32 track increased ground clearance yet still easy and predictable handling and increased traction for off road use With our standard suspension shocks it has 100mm 4 of su...

Page 7: ...e configurations with multiple options We are sure that with the number of options we offer everyone can set up the perfect trike for the intended use There are two base options for the frameset fig 1 MODULAR The assembled frame consists of the Front main and a removable Back end Note the joint in the middle of the frame COMPACT The frame comes as a complete one piece unit Figure 1 7 ...

Page 8: ... storage compact package Compact The Compact frame is as its name suggests compact It still allows different rear wheel size choices but is not interchangeable if it s built for the standard width rear wheel or for the wide FAT wheel The Compact frame takes up a bit more space for storage or if you want to take it with you The advantages of the Compact frameset The Compact frameset was primarily d...

Page 9: ...e case even injuries Damages frame or frame part failures caused by bad assembly are not covered by our warranty If you received your trike in a cardboard box open it carefully to avoid damaging the contents Prepare a sufficient amount of space to take out the parts before removing the protective wrapping You can do the assembly on a table or on the floor if you don t have a large enough table Wor...

Page 10: ...re denominated in metric sizes All the bolts nuts and washers provided are Stainless Steel Therefore it is very important to use only good undamaged and high quality tools during assembly Tools for Bicycle Components For mounting and adjusting the bicycle components use only dedicated tools designed for the job Worn and damaged tools will damage the recesses and slots on the bolts resulting in ina...

Page 11: ... for specific parts of the complete frame assembly That will make it much easier to follow the assembly instructions Figure 2 1 Main Frame assembly with suspension and steering 2 Back End assembly 3 Rear Suspended Swingarm 20 shown 4 Adjustable Boom Bottom Bracket with derailleur post 5 Adjustable Handlebar 11 ...

Page 12: ...ify the assembly process TIP The assembly process requires some patience and concentration and even though one person can do this alone having someone around to give a helping hand can be useful and speed up the process TECH TIP Before you start the frame assembly mount the seat mounting hardware to the GRP seat GRP hardshell seat mounting hardware is included with the seat mounts The mounts are r...

Page 13: ... from the opposite side turn them clockwise incrementally insert a pair of coins and slowly push the eyelets apart by turning the bolts clockwise IMPORTANT Take care that the coins does not protrude into the slot on the main frame by holding them in place with one hand while turning the bolts with the other When the bolts press against the coins turn the bolts by approximately 1 2 turns clockwise ...

Page 14: ...t the position of the back end by moving the back end forward or back It helps if you rock the back end from left to right and back during insertion Remove the M8 bolts from the eyelets and put them back where they were before you started the assembly lefthand side where the serial number plate is located Put the coins sheet aside you will need them for installing the boom Do not tighten fully yet...

Page 15: ...ng hardware now Take the seat and place slide the slotted front seat mount to the bolt QR on the main frame and when it s seated all the way hold the back end top of the seat with one hand and lower it toward the back end rear seat mount which you can move and adjust align with your other hand Once the seat is lowered enough you should be able to see the hole back seat mounting position slightly m...

Page 16: ... keep the frame from twisting away especially if the trike comes with a large rear wheel which significantly increases the leverage torsional forces on the joint Only tighten the joint bolts all the way if the frame parts are perfectly aligned If not sure do this with the wheels and seat in place There is no strictly defined tightening torque value on this position There are too many variables sti...

Page 17: ...USABLE 4 Fit the rear swing arm and suspension This and all the following steps are applicable for both the Modular and Compact framesets IMPORTANT NOTE Before you mount the rear suspension shock if not installed note there are two sets of holes on the back end of the frame The holes on the top are used if the front wheels are 20 regardless of the rear wheel size and the lower set of holes should ...

Page 18: ...arm The process is simple and straightforward The rear suspension is connected to both the back end and the eyelets on the rear swingarm with 6mm bolts secured with nyloc self locking nuts Use the 4mm Allen key and the 10mm wrench to tighten these 18 ...

Page 19: ... hole on the suspension element with the holes on the rear swingarm and push or turn clockwise the M6 bolt and repeat the tightening procedure as you did with the front end of the suspension element Now you can check and if needed tighten the M8 bolts all the way If you can use two 6mm Allen keys simultaneously Note If you want to install the luggagge rack the M8x25mm bolts should be pushed though...

Page 20: ...this is commonly called the O L D Over Lock nut Dimension The standard rear swingarms and wheels on the Steintrikes are all 135mm OLD The Wild One 4x4 FAT comes with 190mm OLD and 12mm through axle The Front wheels on all Stein Trikes come with 12mm through axles For different hub brake types the length of these axles is different Standard front disc DH12N brake hubs 12x110mm CroMo axles 70 and 90...

Page 21: ...ing the rear end of the trike Make sure the wheel s axle has properly seated push the QR if any or place the washers and nuts for IG hubs and tighten the rear wheel The Wild One 4x4 FAT rear wheel comes with a 12mm through axle Unlike the traditional older slotted dropouts the through axle system requires the axle to be removed from the hub before it can be fitted into the swingarm The rear swinga...

Page 22: ...serted from the non drive side from left to the right Before pushing the axle through the dropouts and hub make a visual check to be sure the holes on the swingarm and hub are aligned Do not use excessive force to avoid damage on the parts Once it has been pushed through the nut can be mounted by hand turning it clockwise 22 ...

Page 23: ...se the bolts on the joint and align the frame When all looks well positioned tighten the seat on both mounts and tighten the joint 8 You can remove the seat for the time being 9 Insert the handlebars The handlebars come in pairs the left and the right side There are multiple sizes and these are usually matched to the rider s constitution Regardless of the size all the handlebars come with holes ma...

Page 24: ...andlebar position often The minimal insertion of the handlebar into the center part must be at least 40mm 1 at the widest setting and combined adjustment allows for 150mm 6 adjustment 3 per side Just as with the back end and boom insertion clean the handlebars with brake cleaner thoroughly before insertion Greasy and or dirty joints may slip and it may be dangerous resulting in loss of control and...

Page 25: ...trike is assembled and on wheels fit the seat and secure it The front seat mount is fixed and the rear can be adjusted to get the most comfortable and natural seating position For start you can use the middle hole on the rear seat mount and change it later up to 6 Use the provided bolts or QR and securely fasten the seat Place the provided seat cover over it Do not lean or place your weight on the...

Page 26: ...ave set at first needs to be changed Sometimes the different seating angle requires the boom to be moved by a small amount to feel completely comfortable with the setup You can mount and adjust the front and rear derailleur shifters cables set the limit screws as per manufacturer s reccomendation Front Hub Brake options All Steintrikes models come with two front brakes and integrated mount for the...

Page 27: ...ching kingpin type The kingpins can be easily visually identified see image FRONT HUBS Front disc brake hub for small wheels left FAT wheels right Front drum brake hub shells 70 and 90mm Brake plates for drum brake hubs left plate and right plate 27 ...

Page 28: ...s Brake levers Brake cables For specific brake type use only adequate brake levers and cables Mechanical disc brake calipers should be used with disc V brake levers Drum brakes only with Road Cantilever brake levers Hydraulic disc brakes only with matching levers and hoses Shifters shifting cables There are various types of shifters Grip shifter a wheel with click stops surrounding the handlebar i...

Page 29: ...limiter screws on both front and rear derailleurs Bottom Bracket All our Bottom Bracket shells are 68mm wide with English thread 1 37in x 24TPI where the Right Hand Chain ring side has a counter clockwise thread and the Left Hand side a clockwise thread Only above described Bottom Brackets with Threaded internal bearings can be installed For wider MTB hollow axle cranksets 73mm Bottom Bracket with...

Page 30: ... Depending on model drivetrain components and rider height the trike will require approximately 3 joined chains Use quick links for this Avoid joining the chain with the chain pin removal tool Use it only for shortening the chain Modern Narrow and Super Narrow bicycle chains have specially formed outer links which get damaged when the pin is pushed out Such links are not reliable and will eventual...

Page 31: ...ain out from the lower pulley enough to reach the ground Go back to the front and pull the chain through the front derailleur over the smallest front chainring and start pushing it through the chain tube until it appears on the back end of the chain tube Method 2 Start from the back end push the chain all the way through the chain tube pull over the crank through the front derailleur under the fro...

Page 32: ...components installed and set up the last thing remaining is setting the most comfortable position of the handlebars and recline angle of the seat The image below shows the possible adjustments on the trike Once it s all in the most comfortable position tighten all the joints and connections to prevent twisting or movement during use 32 ...

Page 33: ...ssembled or if you built it from a frame kit you don t need to go through the procedure However if for some reason you take the front end apart for any reason after assembly you will have to check if the camber and toe in are set up properly and if not adjust accordingly If not sure how to set it up properly let your dealer do that for you or follow the steps in our video https youtu be I4rGxr_6yn...

Page 34: ...t and shoulders being relaxed If you hear rubbing creaking or other unusual sounds re check all the connections and bolts for loose spots If the shifting is not smooth check the drivetrain components and shifting cables and re adjust Sometimes the quick links can get stuck and can cause noise miss shifting or gears skipping Check the chain If you feel that the seat is leaning stop as soon as possi...

Page 35: ...tacle If that happens the front wheel that hits the obstacle or a hole will try to compensate either with the suspension element absorbing the obstacle or by trying to get around it that can cause the steering to pull sideways If your hands are holding the handlebars you can control the direction and the amount of how much the front wheel is turning away That way you will always be able to control...

Page 36: ...e moist rain snow or mud some of it might protrude into the internal section of the frame Accumulated dirt on movable parts can also cause premature wear acting as as a sanding paper and is also hygroscopic tending to absorb moisture from the air thus causing corrosion Keeping your trike clean is the best thing you can do for it Do not use high pressure washers to clean your trike That will remove...

Page 37: ...ny play Mirrors lights and flag replace or charge batteries if needed Once a week in the first month of use Inspect nuts on the front swing arms 13 and 17mm wrench tighten by turning clockwise Inspect bolts on top and under the kingpins 6mm Allen key tighten by turning clockwise Check and tighten front wheel axles if needed Check the seat mounts and frame joint Modular Look for loose spokes in the...

Page 38: ...eering components are free of defective materials or workmanship for one 1 year from the date of purchase or ten 10 years from original date of purchase but only if the frame has been registered with Steintrikes within 30 days of purchase Warranty terms and conditions are available on our official website www steintrikes com 38 ...