Owner's Manual

STRIDER BIKES UNIVERSAL OWNER’S MANUAL
PROPER USE
This bicycle is intended for use safe areas, free of traffic, with surfaces that are in good condition. These surfaces
are smooth paved or smooth unpaved surfaces.
WHAT SHOULD BE AVOIDED?
Avoid bicycling in wet, slippery, or muddy conditions. Strider bikes are not intended for stunts, tricks, jumps, downhill,
or any other extreme sport.
WARNING: Tires may unintentionally lose ground contact. It is the guardian’s responsibility to ensure that the child is
wearing proper safety gear and riding in safe areas on appropriate surfaces.
PREPARE TO RIDE
For riding safety and success take the time to check that the Strider bike fits your child properly.
SEAT HEIGHT
Adjust the seat so that it sits slightly lower than the top of the rider’s inseam when they are standing next to the bike.
Open the quick release clamp on the seatpost and slide the seat to the appropriate position. When the rider is
seated comfortably on the bike with shoes, there should be a slight bend in their knee. The dash lines on the
seatpost represent the minimum insertion point. For the rider’s safety, insert the post far enough into the frame until
the dash lines do not show.
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT
The best starting point for handlebar height is to set it with respect to the seat. If the seat is at its lowest setting, set
the handlebar to its lowest setting, etc. Strider bikes allow for handlebar reach adjustment as well as height. When
your child is sitting comfortably on the bike their reach should be a distance where there is only a slight bend to the
elbows. The dash lines on the handlebar post represent the minimum insertion point. For your child’s safety, insert
the post far enough into the frame until the dash lines do not show.
USING THE BRAKES
Hand Brakes: the front and rear brakes are actuated separately by the left and right brake levers. The front and rear
brakes should be applied at the same.
• 14x is left-hand rear brake, right-hand front brake.
• 20x is left-hand front brake, right-hand rear brake.
Coaster Brakes: rotate the pedals in reverse until the brake engages.
To become familiar with the brakes, practice using in a safe environment free from vehicle traffic or other hazards.
The rider must be properly instructed in the use of this bicycle, especially the braking system. Please refer to the
assembly guide.
SADDLE AND HANDLEBAR HEIGHT
It is safe to lower the seat on all Strider Bikes as far as it will physically go.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Make sure the rider is wearing appropriate attire and safety gear when riding. This includes, but is not limited to, a
helmet, close-toed shoes, and knee and elbow pads.
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