Bacchetta BCT 2.0 Manual de usuario
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BCT 2.0
OWNERS MANUAL
BCT 2.0
1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Bacchetta Carbon Trike 2.0, the fastest, lightest and most advanced
trike on the market!
We know you’re excited to get out there and ride, but recommend taking a few minutes to familiarize
yourself with the basics of your new trike. You’ll find this information in the following pages. This is not an
assembly or repair manual and there is no substitute for a good bike/trike shop with the necessary tools and
experience. However, knowing the basics of your trike can go a long way towards troubleshooting issues
should they arise. And, most importantly, knowledge of your trike can keep you safe!
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2. WARRANTY
The BCT 2.0 frame comes with a limited lifetime warranty to the original owner. This warranty is for the
frame only. This does not apply to the boom, wheels, steering assembly, drivetrain, brakes or accessories.
Those items are subject to different warranty terms. Visit our website at www.bacchetta.com for more
information on the extent of your warranty.
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The most important component of your BCT 2.0 is the frame. Here, we’ll discuss some of the basics of the design
as well as the many functional aspects of the frame and its material, carbon fiber.
BCT 2.0 FRAME- CARBON FIBER OVERVIEW
Carbon fiber is a composite of carbon sheets that are bonded together in a mold using resin. It is, by far, the most
commonly used frame material for higher-end bikes. Bacchetta believes that it is the best material for building
bike and trike frames for three primary reasons. The primary advantage of the material is that at a given stiffness,
carbon fiber is significantly lighter than aluminum, steel, or titanium. A second advantage is that carbon frames do
a better job of absorbing (rather than transmitting) road vibration, which translates into a more comfortable ride.
Third, carbon fiber can be formed into complex shapes, giving bike makers greater creative design latitude as is
evident in your BCT 2.0. This is especially useful when trying to maximize the aerodynamic efficiency of a frame.
And one other thing, because the frame is not metal, your carbon fiber frame won’t corrode!
Using carbon also allows us to create characteristics that just aren’t possible with other materials. We spent
countless hours tweaking the alignment of the individual fibers to engineer different amounts of stiffness in
different areas of the CT2 frame. For example, we make areas like the boom stiffer, but allow for more flex in the
cruciform, to engineer natural shock absorption to make your ride more comfortable.
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BCT 2.0 FRAME- FUNCTIONAL ASPECTS
-Integrated seat design with internal storage and seatback torso length adjustability.
The Monocoque frame design allows for a generous internal storage, accessed through the seat bottom
hatch (Pic 1). Uses for the internal storage include tools, water bladders, tubes, etc. For water bladders,
we recommend a smaller bladder inserted into the BCT 2.0 Bladder Bag. Because of Velcro seat foam
attach points on the hatch lid, you can open the hatch lid by simply lifting up the seat foam bottom.
There is no need to fully remove the foam.
Pic. 1
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To reduce weight, the majority of the BCT 2.0 seat is integrated directly into the frame. The removable
seat back adjust allows for the varying torso lengths of different riders (Pic 2). This unique feature allows
for the best fit possible without adding weight and uses QR’s for quick adjustment and removability.
The included seat foam also allows for quick installation and removal via Velcro attachment. We
recommend removing your seat foam when travelling with your trike on the outside of your vehicle.
Pic. 2
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-Seat recline. The seat recline of the BCT 2.0 is fixed at 28 degrees. This recline provides optimal
performance levels on flat, rolling and steep hill climbing. The seat angle of the BCT 2.0 cannot be
changed.
-Internal Housing Routing. Cable housings are routed internally in the frame and boom for a cleaner look
and better cable protection.
-Accessory Mounts. On your BCT 2.0 frame you’ll notice several holes/mounting areas, namely the seat
bottom, seat back and rear chainstays.
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-On the seat bottom you’ll find two water bottle cage mount holes on either side (Pic 3).
Pic. 3
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You’ll find similar holes on the adjustable seat back (Pic 4). The holes on the seat back are also suitable
for optional accessories such as a flag mount. Also on the upper part of the seat back in the center, you’ll
find elongated slots (Pic 4 also). These are mounting and adjustment zones for the optional BCT 2.0
Custom Headrest.
Pic. 4
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-Water bladder tube routing hole. When seated, this is located on the upper right chainstay, just behind
the seat (Pic 5). If you choose to carry your bladder in the internal frame storage area, your hose can be
routed through this hole for easy access to the rider.
Pic. 5
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