Optima Lynx User Manual

Troubleshooting.
Problems? Troubles? Check to see whether you can nd the fault and x it, using this
section of the manual. If you see an asterix* you know the repair requires a special Optima
product, listed on pg 39.
The Following pages hold symptoms and possible causes with some handy tips to make
xing problems and general maintenance of your Optima recumbent bicycle much easier.
This troubleshooting section is by no means complete; If you wish to learn more about
bicycle maintenance we suggest that you contact a local bicycle dealer and ask about bike
maintenance books.
Storage tips
If you are not going to be using your recumbent for a while, it is imperative that it is stored
properly. Before storing your bike, be sure to clean and lubricate it, as a badly stored bicycle can
be difcult to get back to working order. Make sure not to get ANY grease on the disk brakes!!
If you do, you will have to clean it with proper disk brake cleaning uid. If any oil has got into
or onto the pads, you MUST throw them away and replace them for your own safety.
Store your bike in a dry, temperate, dark place. Hang the bike off the ground, and let the tires
down to about half pressure.
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Tip: Avoid storing your bicycle near a generator or electric
motor, as these can produce ozone which can damage rubber
and may cause premature ageing of some protective paints on
your bicycle
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Suspension
The susupension does
not feel sensitive
enough over bumps
in the road
The spring prelaod may be set too high,. Change this setting my twisting the
prelaod knobs on the forks (not present on all models) or by twisting the spring
on the rear shock so that the spring extends on the shaft.
The suspension is too
soft; the bike bobs
around or bottoms
out.
Adjust the preaload so that the bike sags only slightly when you sit on it. Now
try riding again, adjusting the spring again as necessarry.
The suspension is not
as sensitive as it used
to be
The fork stansions or pivot points may be dirty or require cleaning. If this does
not hepl, go to a bike store for assistance.
The syuspension fork
legs are covered in
oil, or oil is dripping
out of them
You have probably just burst a seal in the oil damping system. Take your bicy-
cle to a good bike store to have the seal or cartrige replaced.
There is sideward
play in the rear
swingarm
Check that all bolts on the swingarm are properly tightened. If this is not the
source of the problem please contact your dealer or optima for info on how to
proceed.
The suspension is as
soft as it will go and
it just isnt working!
As strange as it sounds, you may beed to increase suspension preload to make
the system work properly. If this does not work, visit a good bike store and
ask tham; you may need a new spring in your suspension units that better suits
your weight.
Wheels and tires
Every time i x a
at, the tire does at
again!
Check the tube carefully to see if there are any other tiny holes. If the hole is
on the inside of the rim, you may have a spoke protuding into the tyre area. If
it is on the outside of the wheel, check the inside and outside of the tyre for any
embedded objects that could be causing your tyre to puncture. Also check the
state of the tyre tread: is ot worn out? this may account for many punctures.
The tyre looses air
slowly
You will need to check the tyre for tiny holes or valve problems. Do this by
submersing the inner tube in water and looking for bubbles. If you cant nd
any specicic leak, the tyre may be old and pourus, needing replacement. On
the trail, pump up the removed tyre and run it under your nose, you will feel
any air leaks in between your nose hairs.
The tires wont sit cor-
rectly on the rim
Delfate the tyres and wiggle them on the rims to resettle them. When reinating
the tyre, stop pumping at 1 bar (15 psi) and spin the tyre to make sure it is well
set on the rim.
The wheels are hard
to remove from and
replace in the frame.
Have you unscrewed the quick release sufciently? Is the rear derailleur set to
the smallest cog? If the problem continues, please take your bicycle to a your
local dealer.

Optima Lynx Specifications

General

Brand	Optima
Model	Lynx
Category	Exercise Bike
Language	English