HP Velotechnik trikes - Manual (Page 23)

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Handling instructions
Adjusting your new tricycle
Your position on the recumbent bicycle is es-
sential for your riding comfort, well-being and
efficient cycling. Therefore you should adjust
the frame, seat, handlebar and suspension to
your individual requirements.
In order to adapt the bicycle as closely as pos-
sible to your body dimensions and to find
your ideal position you need to adjust the
front boom, seat and handlebars.
Danger! All procedures de-
scribed here require a certain degree of
skill, suitable tools and mechanical aptitude.
After any adjustment perform a static
check and take a test ride on a quiet
street, away from traffic. If you have any
doubts please contact your local dealer.
If your tricycle is equipped with the optional
front boom-quick adjust, please read the in-
structions in the separate manual in addition
to the following instructions.
Adjusting the seat position
For all Scorpion models, there are two alter-
native Seats available: The BodyLink
® -seat and
the ErgoMesh ® seat. In the following, the de-
tailed setting options for both seats are de-
scribed.
On the Gekko models, the seat is integrated
into the frame and remains on the tricycle.
The BodyLink®-Sitz for Scorpion,
Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs, Scorpion fs 26
/ S-Pedelec /Enduro,
Scorpion plus 20 /26
The BodyLink seat allows adjustment of
length, seat back angle and lower seat angle.
The adjustment of the seat length and the
proper seat angle is crucial for a comfortable
feeling while riding your recumbent.
The upper curve of the seat back in the area
of the shoulder blades determines the correct
seat length: Through this shape the shoulder
and neck area is lifted from the recumbent
position so that the head rests in a natural and
relaxed position. For this reason you should-
n't need a head rest if you have the right seat
position. On long rides, a head rest can in-
crease your riding comfort as you can relax
your neck for a few seconds by leaning back.
You can mount our custom headrest to your
existing seat.
The seat is too small when you have the im-
pression that your back is pressed too much
into a "hunchback". It is too large when you
have the impression that the seat angle is too
far leaned back when you are in the most up-
right position, or when you hit the upper seat
edge with the back of your head when you
look upwards.
Seat adjustment on tricycles with BodyLink®-seats
Adjusting the seat length
Take off the seat cover (see page 21). Open
the quick release lever for the seat back angle
adjustment, so that the seat is not bent with
inner tension. Loosen the 4 screws at the in-
ner side of the seat back with an allen key
SW4 a few turns. Step behind your tricycle
and hold the seat back with both hands. Pull
or push the seat back to achieve the pre-
ferred seat length. To achieve the smallest