HP Velotechnik Spirit - Manual (Page 6)

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Velotechnik
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Load capacity
The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 130 kgs
(286 lbs.).The maximum total weight (bicycle
+ rider + luggage) is 150 kgs (330 lbs.).The lo-
wer limit is valid. It is important to adjust the
spring stiffness of the suspension according to
the load, see the chapter about adjusting the
suspension in this manual, 16.
With an attached trailer, the maximum total
weight must not be higher than 150 kg
(330 lbs)
Carrying luggage
Luggage transport is only allowed with the in-
tegrated seat rack, with a bicycle bag at the
upper seat stay and with bags at the optional
lowrider rack.You can put smaller items like a
repair kit, your mobile phone or your wallet in
the integrated bags at the lower end of the
back rest.
Maximum load:
●
rear rack 25 kgs (57 lbs.)
●
bicycle bag at the back rest 15 kgs (34 lbs.)
●
zipped bag in back rest 1 kgs (2.3 lbs)
●
lowrider rack under the seat 25 kgs (57 lbs.)
Additional loading can influence the road per-
formance of your bike considerably. 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 packed as close to the bo-
dy of the rider as possible, since this results in
a better riding performance.You can also im-
prove the handling of the bike by positioning
the center of gravity of the luggage as low as
possible, so pack heavy items in the bottom of
your panniers.
Be careful that your luggage is safely stored on
the racks. Bags must be tightly fastened to the
rack or to the lowrider carrier that is available
as accessory. Make sure that loose parts like
straps or belts can not touch the wheels, the
derailleur, or the suspension.
We recommend bicycle bags by O
RTLIEB
.You
can buy them with extra large hooks matching
the oversized tubes of the rack.You can also
retrofit those large hooks later.
Take care that your luggage does not cover
the lighting system and the reflectors of your
bicycle and that they stay fully functional.
In case you want to park your bicycle take ca-
re to lean it on a wall or any other solid ob-
ject.With the kickstand alone it is not possible
to safely park a bicycle loaded with luggage, it
could fall down and be damaged.
General safety instructions