HP Velotechnik trikes - Manual (Page 34)

Adjusting the handlebars
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Caution! If the handlebar grips
are adjusted pointing to far forward, the
handlebar can touch and damage the track
rods when cornering sharp. Make sure the
handlebars contact your legs or the seat
first before touching the track rods. Dam-
ages track rods must be replaces.
Handlebar width and angle are adjusted with the
clamp at the stem under the main frame.
Caution! Do not exceed the
handlebar width over the „Max“ mark,
otherwise a safe clamping is not possible
If the clamping screws are tightened too hard,
the handlebar may be deformed, and no
proper clamping can be achieved.
Please take care that the clamping area of the
stem is thoroughly trimmed and there are no
sharp edges which may cause handlebar fail-
ure.
While riding you should allow your arms to
rest in a relaxed position on the handlebars.
Do not push or pull on the handlebars. If the
handlebars turn in the stem clamping during
the ride stop immediately and tighten the
clamping screw of the handlebars. If the han-
dlebars are not sufficiently clamped the han-
dlebars or the stem may be damaged or
deformed. In this case, safe clamping can no
longer be guaranteed, not even with the cor-
rect tightening torque, and handlebars and
stem have to be replaced.
Your bike shop can supply a special fitting lu-
bricant that increases friction between han-
dlebar and stem.
Setting the angle of the handlebar on
Gekko, Gekko fx and Gekko fx 26:
The handlebar setting on Gekko tricycles will
be set on then stem clamping.
Most riders are comfortable with an 85° angle
so that the bent grips point upwards and
slightly forward. The more upright the grip
position, the larger the minimum possible
turning circle as the handlebars touches the
seat earlier.
The handlebar angle is individually adjustable.
In order to change the angle of the handlebar,
loosen the four screws of the stem/handlebar
clamping. Move the handlebars until they are
in your favourite position. Tighten the clamp-
ing screws with 5–7 Nm. Check the correct
clamping of the handlebars by sitting down on
your tricycle and pulling the handlebars. The
handlebars must not turn in the stem.