HP Velotechnik trikes - Manual (Page 27)

Adjusting your new tricycle
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Handling instructions
The Gekko und Gekko fx mesh-seat
Your Gekko is equipped with a mesh seat
which needs not to be removed for folding
the tricycle. Using eight straps, the seat sur-
face can be adjusted individually to your back.
The backrest angle is fully adjustable with a
quick release. The seat is ergonomically
shaped and supports the natural S-curve of
your spine. Forces from pedalling are sup-
ported in the area of your lower back just
above your hips. The seat is bowed up in this
area (lumbar support). The adjustment of the
seat mesh and the proper seat angle is crucial
for a comfortable feeling while riding your re-
cumbent.
The Gekko mesh-seat remains on the tricycle when fold-
ing
Adjusting the seat mesh
By means of eight straps on the backside and
underside of the seat frame the tension of the
seat mesh can be adjusted according to your
needs. If the seat feels too soft, you sink in
too far at one spot or you sit on the seat
frame you’ll have to tighten the straps in that
area. If there is some spot where the seat
feels too hard and uncomfortable or you
don’t have enough lateral support you’ll have
to loosen the straps in the respective area.
You can use gripping pliers to tighten the
straps in case the force you can apply with
your hand is not enough. To loosen a strap
the semicircular side of the plastic connector
must be lifted to release the strap out of the
connector.
You can use gripping pliers to tighten the
straps in case the force you can apply with
your hand is not enough. To loosen a strap
the semicircular side of the plastic connector
must be lifted to release the strap out of the
connector.
Adjusting the seat back angle
A great advantage of the mesh seat on your
Gekko is the possibility to adjust the seat back
angle very quickly. For beginners or rides in
the city you can choose an upright seat posi-
tion for a better view, and for longer rides
you can choose a flat position for better
aerodynamics. The seat back is fastened with
a quick release lever on a slotted aluminium
seat mounting. You can adjust the seat back
angle by 8 degrees by simply opening the
quick release lever. In the medium seat posi-
tion the angle is about 38° from horizontal.
Having set up your desired seat back angle
close the quick release tightly to make sure
the seat back will not move during the ride.
Caution! Always close the quick
release at the seat back tightly. The seat is
a structural part of the tricycle frame. An
opened quick release may lead to frame
damage.
Please pay attention to the instructions
about quick release levers page 8