General Maintenance

section. Now insert the front brake cable housing ends into the cable stops on the handlebar.

The handlebar stem is at the top of the handlebar. The 6mm bolt at the top of the main handlebar tube can be loosened to allow the stem to move up or down, allowing you to set the bars for a comfortable height for you. Re-tighten the pinch bolt to the listed torque specification.

Stem

Pinch bolt Upper Handlebar

It's important to maintain your Metro properly, to keep it in good running condition. A regular visit to your bike shop is very important to keep your bike running smooth and safe, but between trips to the shop your Metro will love some simple attention.

Lubricate your chain.

The VISION™ Recumbent Seat

The seat fabric is installed on the seat frame at the factory, and we suggest studying the front strap attachment carefully before removing it. In case you forget, see the front tension strap attachment diagram. This strap should be tightened periodically.

For the first few weeks, the seat fabric will stretch a bit and appear loose. Simply tighten the fabric as needed - the fabric will stabilize after about 100 miles or so. Check the seat

Front Tension Strap Attachment

Step 1. Looking at the front of the seat, with the seat fabric laying on the seat frame, take the thin strap and loop it around the frame crosspiece.

Step 2. Loop the strap in front of the small stub tube but behind the strap.

Step 3. Loop the strap back around the seat frame crosspiece and strap through the ladder buckle.

Attaching the Seat Fabric Panels to the Seat

The following are instructions for installing the upper seat fabric panel; the other three panels attach the same way. The view is from above the seat back.

Step 1. Drap the seat fabric over the seat side rails as shown

Step 2. Stretch (hard!) the long flap toward the short side pulling the inner short flap to- ward the long side, and attach together. Rub the entire attachment area together firmly.

Step 3. Stretch the remaining short flap over the other two and attach. Again rub the entire area together firmly.

This is probably the most important regular maintenance item on any bike, and just as probably the most ignored. You should lube your chain at least every month. More if you ride a lot and do it every time you get rained on. Simply use an old rag to wipe the chain and apply a commercial bicycle chain lubricant (NOT WD-40!) to the chain. After the lube has had a chance to penetrate the links, it's important to wipe off all the excess lube. This helps to keep the chain free of excess road grit. Do this by repeating the wiping procedure outlined above. Take care of your chain and it will take care of you.

Pump up your tires.

It is normal for tire pressure to drop slowly. Check the pressure every week with a good hand pump. Inflate the tires to the pressure rating printed on the tire itself. Don't use pumps at gas stations...

you'll be sorry if you do, your tires might blow off the rim.

Lubricate your components.

Using your chain lube, or better still, a drip bottle of general bicycle lubricant (NOT "3 in 1" oil), carefully apply drops of lubricant to all the pivot points of the components. Get the brakes and

the derailleur (if your bike has one) While doing this examine all the cables and casing pieces for wear and tear. Also examine the components for any damage.

Know your bike.

It's simple—just get to know the feel of your bike. If something feels different, and you can't figure out what it is, bring your bike to a shop to have it checked out. All of the components on the Metro are bicycle standards, and any competent shop can service it.