*We
highly recommend taking
your Day 6 bicycle to a
professional for assembly.
Call us for discounts on
direct shipment to your
local bike dealer.
Front
Wheel Assembly
Instructions
Where
do I find the Serial
Number for registration?
The serial
number for your bicycle is
located on the underside of
the frame, where it is stamped
into the central axis of the
pedal assembly. It can also be
found on the UPC sticker
placed at the end of the Day 6
box.
How
does the Dream climb
hills?
Harder than
going down hill. Because most
recumbents have a poor
reputation for climbing,
people assume any bicycle with
a backrest and forward
pedaling will also climb
poorly. Fact is, the Dream
climbs very well. The seat is
well forward of the rear wheel
which keeps the front wheel
stable and on the ground.
Also, the backrest on both
models gives you significant
power for climbing. We are
located on a steep hill, and
you have to shift to 2nd or
3rd gear to climb it without
the backrest. With the
backrest you can climb it in
10th or 11th gear. Unlike any
recumbent, most people who are
fairly fit and experienced can
stand on the pedals if they
prefer. If most of your riding
is in very steep terrain and
you are used to standing on
the pedals, this may not be
the bike for you. For most
people, on most terrain, this
bike is exceptional.
How
does the Dream compare to
the crank forward/comfort
bikes like the Electra
Townie, Raleigh Gruv, and
Giant Suede?
First, the
crank forward bikes are, in
our opinion, a much improved
design over the traditional
bicycle. With the proper seat
adjustment, your feet are just
able to touch the ground which
improves balance at stops and
the higher handlebars decrease
the amount of pressure on your
wrists. At Day 6 we use a
similar concept but take it to
a much higher level.
- Most obvious is our
contoured backrest. This
is integral to our bicycle
design and is unique in
the industry. Our backrest
is vertically and
horizontally adjustable
with no tools so it fits
perfectly in the lower
back. This provides
comfort, stability, and
torque for pedaling up
hills and during starts.
It even has an integrated
travel pack for carrying
small items. No bicycle
has a backrest as
comfortable as the Dream!
- Our handlebars are high
enough to eliminate all
leaning forward which
means your lower back is
in an anatomically correct
position for sitting and
pedaling. You can actually
enjoy the backrest! This
also means absolutely zero
pressure on the wrists and
shoulders.
- The seat post on the
Dream is further back
which allows you to put
both feet flat
on the ground for
excellent stability during
stopping.
- The Dream SL model comes
with an injection molded,
17” wide seat with NO seat
horn. There is no other
bicycle with this type of
design. You can ride all
day with minimal saddle
soreness and there is zero
pressure on your privates.
- The Dream has a very low
and long step through so
those with knee, hip, or
back discomfort can mount
and dismount easily and
safely.
- On a more subjective
note, dealers have told us
that the steering on the
Dream is more stable and
precise than any crank
forward bicycle they have
seen. (see our testimony
page)
If money is an issue, then the
crank forward bikes are a
better buy than the
traditional bicycle. But, if
you are serious about comfort,
ergonomics, and performance,
the Dream will more than meet
your expectations.
How
do I know which seat model
is right for me?
The SS, SL, and SC seats all
have adjustable backrests
which are great for climbing
hills, providing acceleration,
and giving you the proper
support for your spine.
Whether you have a bad back or
not, you will appreciate the
comfort and utility of this
feature—it feels great!!
The only difference between
the models is the seat bottom.
The seat on the SS—Super
Sport—is an 11" Velo seat
which is very comfortable and
would generally be used by the
more aggressive rider. If you
want to ride on dirt, gravel,
or grass and not just
pavement—then the SS is for
you. If you enjoy going around
obstacles and taking short
cuts, or you just like to get
a little crazy—then the SS is
for you. Virtually every
person who has ridden the SS
loves the Velo saddle.
If you are on the larger side,
or the majority of your riding
is on pavement, or you ride
long distances, the SL—Super
Luxury—is probably for you. It
has a 17" wide, injection
molded foam seat with NO seat
horn. This seat absolutely
eliminates all pressure on
male anatomy and is extremely
comfortable. There is nothing
quite like it. (Think 17" is
extreme? Think again. The
average 170 pound male
measures 17" across with a
slight spread to the legs. The
seat may look a bit large when
unmanned but who cares—it was
made to sit on!) Because the
SL seat has no seat horn to
hold you on the seat, some
folks feel like they are
sliding forward. Others
absolutely love it. That is
why we give you a choice!
The new SC-Super Contour-is a
combination of wide seat
comfort and sculpted
stability. As the next step up
in technology from both the SS
and SL models, the SC seat
allows for more aggressive
riding while still providing
premium comfort and support.
If you are in search of the
perfect hybrid of luxury
comfort and rider support, the
Super Contour seat is ideal.
Can
you help me choose between
the 21 speed and the 7
speed?
The 21 speed Dream and the 7
speed Journey are very
similar, but there are a few
significant differences to
consider. The main difference
is in the underlying
technologies; the 21 speed
uses a traditional derailleur
system, and has two shifters,
whereas the 7 speed uses only
one shifter and changes gears
using an internal hub. The 21
speed is more complicated to
use, and has moving parts. The
7 speed has no moving parts,
and is relatively simple to
operate, using only one
shifter. Also, with all the
mechanical parts enclosed,
there is no chance of having a
pant leg catch and tear on a
moving sprocket. So the
advantage of the 7 speed is in
its ease of use, clean
aesthetics, and no need for
maintenance.
The 21 speed has an advantage
in exceptionally hilly
environments. While both
systems have roughly the same
torque in low and high gear,
the 21 speed has the advantage
of offering smaller increments
to cycle through; it has three
times as many speeds for
transitioning from low to high
gear. Simply put, both the 7
speed and the 21 speed can
climb hills fine, but the 21
speed offers a bit more
specialization in hilly
terrain, with smaller "jumps"
between gears.
Both models are flexible and
adaptable to individual riding
style, but now you know the
finer points of difference!
To summarize:
- 7 speed: smoother,
easier shifting, cleaner
look and feel, no
maintenance.
- 21 speed: slightly
greater range, finer
difference between gears,
traditional style
Can
I buy just the Day 6
luxury seat and backrest
so I can put them on my
own bicycle?
You could but they will not
work on your bicycle nearly as
well as on the Dream.
The frame, seat, backrest, and
handlebars on the Dream have
all been specifically designed
to work in conjunction with
each other. If you put our
luxury seat on a traditional
bike you wouldn't be able to
sit on it because your pedals
would be right under you and
there is no horn to hold you
on. The seat post on the Dream
has been moved rearward so you
can use this seat, as well as
reach the ground with both
feet which you cannot do on a
traditional bicycle.
Our backrest would not work
well on a traditional bike
either since you have to lean
forward to reach the
handlebars which would pull
you away from the backrest. If
you made your handlebars
longer so you could lean back,
the steering would be
compromised to a point that
would make the traditional
bike difficult to ride. You
would also have to get new
cables made since they would
be too short.
In addition, our seat post is
larger than most traditional
bicycles (for strength) so
your safety would be
compromised using a smaller
seat post with shims. Finally,
the angles of our seat and
backrest are all specifically
designed to work together on
our frame so once again, they
would need to be modified to
work on a traditional bicycle.
By the time you modified your
current bicycle you would have
more money in it than would be
reasonable and you would still
have a compromised bike.
We can sell you the parts if
you wish, but you probably
won't be satisfied with the
way they work on your bike.
Can
I have my bike shipped to
Europe?
Yes, there are dealers who are
willing to send Day 6 bicycles
to Europe.
Please contact: