HP Velotechnik trikes - Manual (Page 10)

General safety instructions
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Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro /S-Pedelec,
The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 140 kg
(308 lbs). The maximum total weight (bicycle
+ rider + luggage) is 160 kg (352 lbs). The lo-
wer limit is valid. With a coupled trailer, the
maximum total weight must not exceed
160 kg (352 lbs). When riding off road and on
unpaved roads the maximum load is 110 kg
(242 lbs), the maximum total weight is 130 kg
(286 lbs).
The permitted axle load is 100 kg (220 lbs) on
the front axle and 95 kg (209 lbs) on the rear
axle.
Scorpion, Scorpion plus 20 /plus 26 Gekko
The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 150 kg
(330 lbs). The maximum total weight (bicycle
+ rider + luggage) is 170 kg (374 lbs). The
lower limit is valid. With a coupled trailer, the
maximum total weight must not exceed
170 kg (374 lbs).
Scorpion fx, , Scorpion fs 20, Gekko fx 20,
Gekko fx 26
The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 130 kg
(286 lbs). The maximum total weight (bicycle
+ rider + luggage) is 150 kg (330 lbs). The
lower limit is valid. With a coupled trailer, the
maximum total weight must not exceed
150 kg (330 lbs).
Danger! Additional loading can in-
fluence the handling of your tricycle con-
siderably. If you plan on riding with heavy
luggage we advise you to make a test ride
on a street with no traffic to get used to
the new situation.
The load should be placed as close to the
body of the rider as possible, since this results
in better riding performance. You can also
improve the handling of the tricycle by posi-
tioning the center of gravity of the luggage as
low as possible, so pack heavy items in the
bottom of your panniers.
Take care that your luggage is safely stored on
the racks. Bags must be tightly fastened to the
racks so they can not move. Make sure that
loose parts like straps or belts can not touch
the wheels, the derailleur, or the suspension.
The rear rack is designed for standard tricycle
panniers. On Scorpion tricycles with 26 inch
rear wheels, only side bags can be used.
Take care that your luggage does not cover
the lighting system and the reflectors of your
tricycle and that they stay fully functional.
Maximum load for carriers:
The maximum load on the rear rack is 25 kg
(55 lbs).
The maximum load on the lowrider rack for
Scorpion fx, Scorpion plus 20 and Scorpion
plus 26 is 25 kg (55 lbs).
Carrier on Scorpion fs
Lowrider on Scorpion fx