HP Velotechnik trikes - Manual (Page 40)

Folding
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Folding the Gekko fx / Gekko fx 26
Folding with D.F.F.-move
Thanks to the Dual-Flat-Fold (D.F.F.) technol-
ogy, your Gekko fx or Gekko fx 26 folds from
a comfortable touring tricycle to a compact
package within 10 seconds. Then it can be
stored upright or towed on its integrated
rollers.
To fold the tricycle stand on the right side
next to the seatback.
1. Open the quick release behind the seat and
swivel the seatback to the front.
2. Take the Velcro strap off the second strap
and apply it to the soft Velcro under the cross
tube to secure the seatback in its position.
3. Open the quick release at the folding hinge.
Release the safety bolt against spring pressure.
Slightly open the folding hinge. Swivel the
quick release lever to the upside so that it is
held in an upright position by the sheet metal.
4. Grab the main tube with your right hand in
front of the seatback (knuckles facing to the
right, away from the frame). Push a little bit to
prevent the folding hinge snapping in. Grab
the left seat stay with your left hand from the
upside (knuckles facing the rear wheel).
5. Now do the D.F.F.-move: Lift the frame,
turn it sideways and fold the rear wheel
transversely below the frame in a smooth mo-
tion. Make sure the folding buffer passes
through the long hole in the stem under part
to lock the steering. The buffer must not
crash on the stem under part as the sheet
metal may be deformed.