Vision Fitness R40 User's Manual
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1. Handlebar Your VISION handlebar has been installed on your bike at the factory but removed from the steerer over seat steering style or the fork stem below seat style for shipment For over seat steering models insert the lower handlebar stem into the fork completely align the stem plates parallel to the front wheel and tighten the stem bolt to a torque specification of 65 in Ibs Next adjust the height of the bar at the sliding section When you are comfortable with the height make sure at least 3 inches of the lower riser are still in the upper riser align the handlebars perpendicular to the front wheel and tighten the riser clamp to 65 in lbs The above bar handlebar rotates forward for ease of entry and exit it is meant to be pulled back tight against the fore aft rest adjustment bolt under riding conditions Set the bolt such that your elbows just rest against the seat sides when the handlebars are pulled against the stop For below seat steering models insert the stem all the way into the fork tube then back out the stem at least one quarter inch to prevent interference Level the handlebar by sitting on the bike turning the bars from side to side and checking for seat handlebar interference Tighten the stem bolt and or the binder bolt Adjustthe fore and aft position of the handlebars so that the handlebar grip is parallel or angled slightly downward from the seat frame To check alignment sit on the seat grasp both han2. is setting the proper leg length Sincethe front boom moves in and out to set your leg length the chain will have to be set after we determine the proper boom setting for you If possible set your VISION on arear wheel type wind trainer If you don t have access to such a trainer have a friend hold the bike up behind your seat while you sit and spin the pedals backwards When the leg length is set properly you will be pedaling with just a slight bend in your knee at full extension Take your time this is a very important adjustment Most riders start out with the boom set too short To avoid this start your adjustment process with the boom out too far and work back in Note adjusting the seat back angle affects the boom length adjustment Check leg length adjustment after a seat back angle change Your 2002 Vision features our new Instant A djust system To set the boom length to accomidate your leg simply loosen the quick release skewer on the left side of the boom Proper Leg Extension collar Shown below Then move the boom to wherever you need it and retighten the skewer The boom will move easier if you loosen the QR skewer one turn after flipping it open Retighten the skewer by turning it back in one turn and then clamping it closed securely M ake sure the QR skewer closes firmly See page two for details on the proper operation of quick releases There is an alignment mechanism built into the boom collar to keep ev
3. 9 Chapter 3 Riding the VISION sss 12 Chapter 4 Accessories iineeeesssstibes ve paa De ee e pAERM TUER eRA 16 NUNOC ssa serictse copy sd ases sque E MEE 16 ROTO Ee E E N tede sansenoee MU PUN E 16 Pedals TOGC DS sees ienrmoe ioter zens SEP AI PORE tUR ERO ERES 16 CHD T H tapes 17 SBI E y E ere 17 Rear Rack 7 Panniers sncescidesandasnedacrth eomondotabererincane sins 17 FAOS cence 17 EGG ESPOI A E E E ES 17 It PC A E E E E S 18 Branding 18 19 Chapter 4 Continued Fairing We sell a clear plastic fairing for your Vision bike It mounts to any Vision 40 50 or 60 series bike except the M ediumW heelbase R40M WB The unit mounts to the front derailleur tube There is about a 1096 B reduction in aerodynamic drag with the fairing but the real advantage of the fairing is the weather protection it offers Riding in cold and wet weather is a joy in comparison to an unfaired bike making this a must for year round commuting Light Mount This unit adds a small section of handlebar diameter tube to the front derailleur tube of your VISION and allows many light systems to be mounted up front 18 Chapter 1 Read me First Thank you for choosing a VISION Recumbent Here at Advanced Transportation Products we have produced the most advanced full featured line of recumbents available Please take a few moments now to fill out your warranty reg
4. Quick Information Tire amp Wheel information Rear R40 50 44 54 45 55 82 85 26 559 bead seat diameter R64 R65 68 26 571bead seat diameter Front R40 44 45 82 85 20 406 bead seat diameter R40 Compact Frame 16 349 bead seat diameter R64 R65 68 26 571bead seat diameter Inflation pressures Inflate to the pressure moulded on tire sidewall Wheel dish All 60 series are standard All other Rear wheels are built without traditional dish call for exact specs Shock Air Pressure Set air pressure to rider s weight M ax Shock pressure 300 psi Torque specifications U nderseat Handlebar Stem 65in Ibs 6 N M Serial number location On back plate of main tube The Advanced Transportation Products Inc Warranty Advanced Transportation Products Inc warrants each new VISION bicycle frame fork and seat frame against defects in workmanship and materials for the lifetime of the original owner Paint and decals seat fabric and all original parts are warranted for a period of one year from the date of purchase This warranty is expresssly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective frame fork seat or defective parts and is the sole remedy of the warranty This warranty applies to the original owner and is not transferable Claims under this warranty are to be made through an authorized VISION dealer Proof of purchase is required A Warranty Registration Card must be completed and received by Advance
5. afety equipment in Chapter 1 but will repeat it here It is essential to wear a helmet all the time anytime you ride It s also very important to wear gloves when you ride If you do have an accident and fall over you ll probably catch yourself with your hands so save your palms and wear gloves You should also wear protective eyewear road grit and flying insects do not make for happy eyes Wearing cycling shoes shorts and jerseys can help you be more comfortable but they are not as essential as the helmet gloves and glasses Now you re all set to hop on your Vision and pedal away into the sunset right Wrong The key to riding smoothly and in a controlled fashion on any bicycle recumbent or not is to be comfortable enough to relax If you are nervous and tense you will tend to ride in a jerky overcontrolling fashion Not only does this make you more uncomfortable which leads to even worse riding but it doesn t look cool So you need to approach the bike as your friend someone you ll enjoy spending the day with The intent here is to spend some unpressured time getting to know your bike before you get 20 miles into nowhere or involved with city traffic Pack a lunch and head for the park relax and enjoy the day for a bit and then set yourself up to ride in the parking lot or any open space with no traffic 12 Chapter 2 Continued Final Inspection Before each ride be sure to inspect all the nuts and bolts on the bike loo
6. and apply lightly Rotate the handlebars toward you until they hit the fore aft adjustment stop Settle yourself into the seat and get comfortable 13 Chapter 3 Riding the VISION Riding a Vision recumbent is no more difficult than riding a traditional diamond frame bicycle just slightly different If you are new to cycling you ll find it easy to learn to ride on a Vision If you are an experienced rider you ll have to learn some new habits but the benefits of riding a recumbent far outweigh the small learning curve involved Either way it s important to spend a little time adjusting to your new bike before riding in traffic or committing to a long ride In this chapter I m going to discuss some things that will make the transition to recumbents or learning to ride on a recumbent easier First of all be sure to read the previous chapter about set up of the bike To ride well you have to be comfortable and to be comfortable you need to be sure that your Vision is adjusted to fit you properly The seat angle is adjustable and really affects how you feel on the bike If you re just starting out with recumbents you will probably want to set the seat as upright as possible Later you can recline the seat incrementally until you find your own ideal position If you re comfortable on your bike it s time to go riding First and foremost the most important part of riding any bike is to wear proper safety equipment We discussed s
7. cks that have the strap on seat stay clamp attachments 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 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 Chapter 4 Accessories Now that you are comfortable riding your new VISION I m sure that you will want to customize it for your particular riding needs Your VISION recumbent has been designed to accept a full range of standard bicycling accessories as well as some custom items that have been designed by ATP Mirror If you ride in traffic a mirror is a must We sell unit for both over or under seat handlebars There are also helmet and eyeglass mount options available Computer Virtually any small bicycle computer will fit on your Vision If your bike is equipped with over seat steering you will need to purchase a computer with a extra long wiring haness We recommend that you mount the computer on the handlebars although make sure that on underbar steering models the computer doesn t interfere with the seat frame as you turn the handlebars from side to side Water Don tforget to drink plenty of water O ur WaterBack allows you to carry any standard hydration bladder You can a
8. d Transportation Products Inc before warranty claims may be processed The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear improper assembly or maintenance or installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compatible with the bicycle as sold The warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to accident abuse or neglect Advanced Transportation Products Inc shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages Labor charges for part changeovers is not covered by this warranty The user assumes the risk of any personal injury or damage to the bicycle or other losses if the bicycle is used in any competitive event including but not limited to bicycle racing triathalons or similar activities C Copyright 2002 ATP Inc All rights reserved Do not copy without written permission of ATP Inc 20 ES l recumbent bicycles Owner s R40 R50 R44 R54 R45 R55 R64 R65 R68 Advanced Transportation Products Inc PO Box249 Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 Phone 425 673 2448 Fax 425 673 4668 Toll Free 877 433 4273 US Only E Mail Info uisionbikes com Web www visionbikes com Contents Chapter 1 Read me First suspension Technology cccccccccssseeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 5 Chapter 2 Set up and Fitting sss 6 Te Hinde DOE sete ts ace S E 6 Te VISION SCAU 7 Leg lenet The Chai isse REOR errr ener ween eee 8 Final TS DE CHOU sssini
9. dlebar grips firmly and turn the handlebar side to side there should be no interference between the seat frame and your arms If there Is rotate the grips rearward in the stem Tighten the stem binder The bars should be tight enough that they will not rotate with 601bs 27Kkg force on the handle but not so tight that they will not rotate under a sharp blow such as laying the bicycle on its side 6 Chapter 3 Continued line and are sure you re not about to take a long ride on a short pier practice swinging your head to the left and right taking quick glances behind you The first time you do this you will inevitably shift your weight and hand position causing the bike to swerve Don t panic this is why we are practicing in the park instead of a congested street While many riders like to use a helmet or bicycle mounted mirror and we sell a beautiful unit that mounts onto the handlebar see Chapter four of this manual it s important to be able to actually look around behind you This not only gives you options on checking out traffic but practicing this will increase your skills and confidence on the bike At this point you should be feeling pretty good about life zooming along nice and comfortable relaxed and thinking about how much fun you are going to have on this thing Well don t get too cocky yet Before you hit the open road there are a some more exercises you should do Practice circling both to the right and
10. erything straight Chapter 3 Continued Before you start to ride look at your gears and make sure that you are set in a good gear to start in On a flat surface this usually is in the middle chainring up front and in one of the three largest cogs on the back If the bike is not in one of these gears have someone hold the rear wheel off the ground so you can spin the cranks and shift the gears Don t forget that you should only shift when pedaling As you gain experience you will find yourself thinking ahead and shifting into your favorite start up gear before you come to a stop Now let s get on the bike tend to always mount from the left like on a horse but the important thing is to establish a pattern and do it the same way every time so it becomes a habit For underseat steering bikes starting on the left side hold the seat back with your right hand Standing in front of the handlebar and facing the bike swing your right leg over the front boom You are now looking forward straddling the bike Reach down and grab the handlebar grips apply the brakes and a T1 i 1 m o sit down i Lt M ounting Step 1 Step 2 For upright steering bikes grab the seat back with your right hand the middle of the handlebars with your left hand and move the handlebars forward slightly Now step through the space between the seat and the handlebar with your right leg and sit down on the seat Grab the brakes
11. istration card we want to know what you think about your new bike Before we explore your new VISIO N s features we would like to take a few moments to discuss some important points about recumbents and bike riding in general Always wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet Yes with their lower center of gravity and feet first position recumbents are significantly safer than upright bicycles You still need to protect your most valuable body part Modern bicycle helmets are light cool and offer lifesaving protection Check your bike carefully before each ride Spend a few moments before each ride inspecting your VISION for problems Check all the nuts bolts and other fasteners to make sure none are loose The tires should be inflated to the pressure moulded on the sidewall and free of cuts or imperfections The wheel and seat quick release skewers should be clamped shut with at least 20 Ibs 14kgf of force and a sharp blow to the top of the tire should not knock the wheel loose Study the wheel seat skewer operation diagram the skewer handle has a curve in it that will face the tire when properly closed Open the skewer handle tighten the skewer nut slightly then close the skewer handle curve facing toward the wheel It should take 20 45 Ibs of force to close the handle as shown and the skewer should emboss the metal of the wheel dropout MAKE SURE THE SEAT AND WHEEL QR SKEWERS ARE TIGHT Skewer Handle v Open S
12. k bound leg for the start and then hold pressure against the brake until I m ready to go You should also carefully investigate what happens to the bike with gradually increasing brake lever pressure so you will be comfortable with quick decisions on the road 15 Chapter 3 Continued Sit awhile rock back and forth and from side to side Notice how the seat cradles you and how comfortably close to the ground you are Grasp the handlebars and rock the front wheel from side to side Squeeze the brake levers Yodel a few times Do whatever it takes to relax Many first time riders try to sit forward on the seat not being used to the relaxed laid back position Sit back Enjoy the comfort Now pick a dominant leg For most people this is your right leg but go with whatever is most comfortable for you Pick your leg up and swing the crank arm around so you can easily reach the pedal If you are using toe straps flip the pedal clip over your foot but keep the strap nice and loose to start with Swing the crank around until your foot is in a cocked position somewhere close to the top of the pedal stroke This spot is different for everyone the key is to find the spot where you feel best about putting a lot of power into the pedal It helps to hold the bike from rolling with either brake When you re ready release the brake and push forward firmly on the pedal As you start moving lift your other foot up and keep Foot Starting Po
13. kewer Nut E Ld pd n n H l m 3 Close here with T 20 45 Ibs force Closed Rotate here to tighten loosen Wheel Seat Skewer O peration Chapter 1 continued 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 Ibs 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 Ibs 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 along wheelbase VISION without the boom anti rotation bolt f you are unsure of the condition of your VISION recumbent Do Not Ride It until the problem has been corrected If you have any questions at all see your VISION dealer Wear gloves 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 bicyc
14. king for any parts that may have loosened Check the alignment of the wheels and inspect the brakes to make sure the shoes contact the rims squarely and don t bind The handlebars should be aligned and able to turn from side to side without binding or interference Check that the wheel skewers are secure and that a sharp blow on the wheel while you hold the bike off the ground will not jar the wheel loose Check that all seat and wheel skewers are secure See Chapter 1for more details Chapter 2 Continued Chapter 2 Continued Seat Back Seat Rear Quick Release Front Derailleur Headset Seat Base Seat Nose Quick Release Front For 10 11
15. ling gloves will protect your skin Wear eye protection 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 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 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 4 Chapter 4 Continued 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 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 D ayBag which will attach to the seat with or without the WaterBack 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 ra
16. lso carry waterbottles and an additional bladder in the D ayB ag Pedals Toeclips Your VISION will accept all standard pedaling systems Clipless pedals such as the SPD and LOOK work extremely well on recumbents just remove your original pedals and screw in the new the left pedal is left hand thread Toeclips are also recommended practice getting in out of them a while before hitting the streets One technique for entering toeclips is to flip the toeclip forward with your toe so that it swings around onto your foot After a while it becomes second nature 16 Chapter 1 continued Be careful when riding in wet conditions No brakes whatever their design work as effectively in wet weather as they do in dry Stopping distances and brake lever pressures all will increase Keep your pedal cadence high You can overstress your knees with the tremendous leverage you have on a recumbent We recommend that you pedal in the 80 90 RPM range If you experience knee pain spin faster and check your leg length setting lt is probably too short see Chapter 2 for leg length adjustment You might also change your seat back angle Suspension Technology The Vision R50 R54 amp R55 are equipped with suspension frames featuring our NPT no pogo technology suspension There is a lot of talk about bike pogoing that energy wasting bounce of the suspension usually when climbing a hill We ve carefully designed our swingarm and pivot geometr
17. sition peddling At first you probably will wobble a little but don t panic and tense up Just relax and concentrate on making small corrections with the handlebars The most common beginners error is to overcontrol the bike ending up steering a set of S curves down the lane If you relax and let your hands sit lightly on the handlebars you will find it easier to avoid this syndrome Lean back You are probably trying to lean forward to mimic that other type bike you ve been riding Another common first time mistake is to stare at your feet after all you ve never seen them before Look ahead see the scenery you ve been missing Once you re riding smoothly in a straight line it s time to practice looking around Now don t laugh I m not being funny nor condescending Compared to a traditional bike you will find yourself looking at the world from a whole new perspective a comfortable one The biggest problem you will face is keeping your mind on the road Since you are riding in a relaxing reclined position it s all too easy to forget about everything except the scenery in front of you Looking behind you is not difficult but it does take practice As you ride in a straight 14 Chapter 2 Continued The VISION Seat The 2002 Vision seat feature a new anti slip mechanism on the nose quick release skewer to prevent accident seat releases To remove the seat you must loosen the seat QR skewer lever and then turn the ske
18. to the left Start out with gentle curves and progress to tighter and tighter radius U turns You should really try to master turning slowly in as tight a curve as possible quite a few times this gets you ready for the real world of poor directions and detours If you find yourself wobbling or jerking the handlebars around you are probably too tense Relax let your hands grasp the bars in a light but firm manner Let your shoulders droop relax your neck don t death clench your teeth Once you relax you will have more control over the bike Next you should practice using the brakes Stop and take off a few times getting a feel for how much pressure on the lever it takes to slow down or stop the bike Remember to always use both brakes together with gentle pressure at first to stop the bike smoothly Drop both your feet to the pavement while giving the brakes the final squeeze to stop the bike Lean forward a bit and stand up while reaching behind you for the seat frame to steady the bike Practice stopping and dismounting then starting off again You should also practice stopping by dropping only one leg typically your non dominant leg This exercise will help you deal with momentary stops such as at stop signs and traffic lights It does take a little practice to balance the bike leaning onto a single leg Remember to keep one hand clamped on a brake to prevent the bike from rolling it really helps usually immediately cock my cran
19. wer loose an additional several turns until the side plate disengages from the seat droppout If you have to attach or remove the seat fabric follow these directions There are two webbing pockets on the seat fabric top that go over the seat side rail backs attach these first then follow the Illustrations for the seat panel attachment For the first few weeks the seat fabric will stretch a bit and appear loose Simplytighten the fabric as needed the fabric will stabilize after about 100 miles or so Check the seat before each ride for abrasions tears and tightness To install the seat on your VISION simply insert the front of the seat frame into the main frame attachment Turn the QR Skewer down several turns until the side plate engages the dropout slot nd tighten the skewer securely Note on the R40 and R60 series bikes there are two front seat mount positions use the forward one if you are 5 7 or shorter the rear position if you are taller or want to sit further back on the bike Slide the rear seat frame attachment fork into the rear skewer and tighten the rear seat skewer One of the unique features of your VISION recumbent is its adjustable seat back angle accomplished at the rear seat attachment For the first adjustment set the rear seat back to the middle of its range and close the skewer with at least 20 Ibs force Chapter 2 Continued Leg length The Chain Thetrickiest part of the VISION set up
20. y to work with you not against you When you pedal a Vision with NPT the force you apply on the chain balances out the tendency of the bike to dip under your accelerating body weight For the system to work correctly it is important to balance the spring load of the suspension shock against the weight of the bike and rider Utilizing modern air pressure shocks makes this an easy task A high pressure air pump available from your dealer is used to adjust the air pressure in the system You should start with the pressure set to the rider s weight up to the maximum rated load of your bike Once the pressure is set you should ride the bike and fine tune the air pressure as needed You have the pressure set properly when the shock doesn t compress when you are sitting on the bike unmoving yet is about to start compressing try bouncing alittle Now go for a ride up your favorite hill and notice what the shock does If it pogos you should increase the shock air pressure slightly The system is set perfectly when you get a soft ride but no bounce on the climbs Chapter 2 Set up and Fitting Your VISION dealer will have put your recumbent together and set the adjustments for you We don t recommend riding your VISION at all until the following procedures have been accomplished or checked by a qualified bicycle mechanic We will review the fitting instructions here and also point out some areas that need continuing inspection The
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