HP Velotechnik trikes - Manual (Page 33)

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Handling instructions
Adjusting the handlebars
A good setting for the handlebars
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.
Caution! When getting on and
off the tricycle, make sure to avoid pulling
at the handle bars or stepping on the tie
rods. To get off the tricycle, sit upright on
the front seat edge and then stand up. Grip
the front wheels or the seat back as an ex-
tra support, not the handlebars. If you pull
firmly at the handlebars, the steering
mechanism can be damaged.
The handlebar on tricycle of the Scorpion series allows
adjustment in width (1) and angle (2)
Setting the width and angle on
Scorpion, Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs,
Scorpion fs 26 /S-Pedelec /Enduro,
Scorpion plus 20 /26
The handlebar consists of two parts. They are
mounted to the stem by a slotted clamp on
each side. The adjustment range in width is
3.5 cm on each side, giving a total range of 7
cm (aprox. 2 ¾").
Most riders are comfortable with an 85° angle
so that the bent grips point upwards and
slightly forward. The more upright the grip
position and the narrower the handlebar
width, the larger the minimum possible turn-
ing circle as the handlebars touch your legs or
the seat earlier.
In order to change the angle or the width,
loosen the screws of the stem/handlebar
clamping. Move the handlebars until they are
in your favourite position. Tighten the clamp-
ing screws with 8–10 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.
Danger! If the handlebar grips
are adjusted pointing too far forward or
too wide, your hands or the brake levers
can touch the front wheels or mudguards
when cornering sharp, leading to injury.
Make sure you have at least 5 cm (2“)
clearance between brake levers and front
wheels / mudguards at all steering angles.