Originally Posted by ledhed

I recently bought a used Rans Rocket. I have a few questions about this bike.

1. Should the handlebars lock in place?
There is an aluminum pivot with a clamp at the bottom of the handlebar stem. The clamp will lock down tight but the handlebars will still move back and forth. I'm may try putting a thin shim between the bars and the clamp and see if it locks.

2. Will the earlier models hold the same weight?
The 2008 model lists the maximum weight at 275 lbs., coincidentally where I am right now.
The frame is all red with all round tubing. I tried downloading some information from Rans website but the .pdf file was corrupted and wouldn't open. If anyone could steer me to a site I could get a manual I'd appreciate it.

3.Are there any special concerns about maintenance?
The bike is in good shape is there anything special to a recumbent I should look at before riding it? My cousin jumped on it and took off around the block before I could stop him and it seems like everything worked fine.

Thanks.

Pat.