Bicycles by Haluzak
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Is the right side chain stay supposed to be bent?
Yes! The right chainstay has been bent to allow for chain clearance between the outermost cassette and the idler wheel.

Why is the handlebar hitting the idler bracket?
The handlebar is hitting the idler bracket because it is rotated too far forward. Rotate the handlebar back toward the rear of the bike so the handlebar hits the seat when turned stop to stop where the diagonal brace welds to the bottom seat tube. Now readjust the bar ends so they are approx. 45 degrees to the horizontal.

Why does the right hand brake lever operate the front brake?
On a short wheel base recumbent the rider should be braking by squeezing both levers equally. Therefore, it doesn't matter which brake lever operates which brake. Because of this, the brake cable housings and shifting housings have been positioned to oppose each other. If this were not so, and the cable housings were bending in the same direction, the bike would have a tendency to continuously want to turn in the opposite direction the housings were bent.

Where is the serial number?
The serial number is stamped in the butt plate welded at the end of the frame between the two rear chain stays.

Is the seat frame angle adjustable?
Yes! The seat frame angle is adjustable by removing the screw from the intermediate position of the rear seat support and telescoping the inter-tube up or down to raise or lower the seat angle. There are four predrilled holes for seat angle positions. The seat may be dropped two backward or one forward from the position in which the bike is shipped.

What is that bracket at the base of the seat support?
This bracket has been provided for you to place either a reflector or an LED flashing taillight.

Is the idler wheel supposed to spin?
Yes! The idler wheel is shipped adjusted so that it spins freely regardless of the direction the crank is turning.

How do I know if, after I have adjusted the inseam length to the front crank, my chain is the proper length?
Most bikes sent to dealers or customers are all 40 inch length frames. The majority of the time a dealer or customer will have to remove material off the front of the frame to reduce the inseam length so that the customer can comfortably reach the pedals. As a general, rule when riding a short wheel base recumbent the knee should be bent just slightly more than when riding a conventional A-Frame bicycle. The Horizon frame can be cut to 37 inches using the 175mm crank provided. The Leprechaun can be cut to 34 inches using a 165mm crank provided. After a comfortable length has been established with the chain moved to the largest chain wheel in front and the largest cassette sprocket in back, the rear derailleur should be stretched nearly to its ultimate limit. This will allow the rider to move the chain to the smallest chain wheel in front and the smallest cassette sprocket in back without too severe a condition of chain slap.

How do I stop my seat frame from creaking?
Before the seat frame is installed on the bike, Cosmoline has been provided to the dealer or customer to apply to the portions of the aluminum seat frame which insert into their mating parts. There will always be some seat movement between these two parts because of the nature of the way the seat fastens to the frame. If Cosmoline has not been applied at the time of installation or has worked itself out of the joints, any anti-oxident material may be applied to these mating parts to inhibit them from creaking.

It is hard to reach the ground. What can I do about this condition?
The dealer or factory representative whom you spoke with should have sized the appropriate bike model. If this has been done correctly, minimum effort should need be exerted on your part to mount or dismount your bicycle. Try loosening the very front seat fabric strap and when starting move your seat position forward so you can place either resting foot more easily on the ground.

Can I use a trailer?
Yes! Either single or double wheeled trailers can be used with our bikes. However, some customers have experienced oscillation when their single wheeled trailers are heavily loaded and are proceeding down a steep grade.

Bicycles by Haluzak
haluzak@sonic.net