How to Assemble Your Strider

MODEL ST-1 AND ST-2          MODEL ST-3

We want to make your child's transition into a STRIDER™ as smooth as possible. This includes the bike's assembly. You'll find the STRIDER™ assembly to be simple and straightforward. But to make sure there are no hiccups, we put together these videos demonstrating the STRIDER's step-by-step assembly process. We also added additional videos to show you advanced adjustments to the STRIDER™ wheel bearing and headset/steering, and how to install the saddle clamp quick release.

ST-3 VIDEOS COMING SOON

ST-2 (And some ST-1) VIDEOS

STRIDER Assembly Manuals

• Strider Assembly Manual (PDF)
• Brake Installation Manuals
  
  • ST1 Manual (PDF)
  • ST2 with Amendment Manual (PDF)
• Strider Instructions Learning to Ride (PDF)
• Strider Bike Rack Instructions (PDF)
• Child Development Aids (PDF)

STRIDER Assembly Videos

• Strider Assembly Video
• Quick Release Install Video
• Determining Your Strider Model: ST1 or ST2 Video
• ST1 Brake Assembly Install Video
• ST2 Brake Assembly Install Video

STRIDER™ Advanced Adjustment and Maintenance Documents and Videos

• Headset Adjustment
• Wheel Bearing Adjustment Video
• Bushing Replacement or Shimming (PDF)
• Handlebar Clamp Tightening (PDF)

Questions? We have answers. Call us at 1-605-342-0266, or send us an email.

How to assemble your STRIDER™:

Are you assembling a new STRIDER™? Great. Start here. This video will walk you through the STRIDER's assembly, step-by-step.

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How to install the STRIDER™ Saddle Clamp Quick Release:

The optional quick release lever makes saddle height adjustments quick and easy. If you are not familiar with the operation of a bicycle quick release lever, this short video will show you how to install and adjust a quick release lever.

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How to determine your STRIDER™ model (ST1 or ST2):

The STRIDER™ is on it's second model design which affects the brake assembly that will fit each design's frame. This short video will show you how to determine your STRIDER™ model.

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ST1 Brake Assembly Install Video

This video will walk you through the brake assembly for STRIDER™ model ST1.

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ST2 Brake Assembly Install Video

This video will walk you through the brake assembly for STRIDER™ model ST2.

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Advanced STRIDER™ Adjustments

The following STRIDER™ assembly videos are not necessary, especially  right out of the box. You can make these adjustments, however, to get better performance from your STRIDER™ after hours of riding.

How to adjust the STRIDER™ Wheel Bearing:

The STRIDER™ uses the standard cone and cup bearing design in each wheel. This allows the bearing tension to easily be increased or decreased. This video leads you step-by-step through this simple process so you can keep your STRIDER™ tuned for optimum performance.

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How to adjust the STRIDER™ Headset/Steering:

Here's a short video showing the removal of the front fork for replacement or adjustment of the headset bushings. If your steering is too stiff or too loose, this video will give you some pointers on how to adjust the steering for best performance for your little rider.

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Questions? We have answers. Call us at 1-605-342-0266, or send us an email.