HP Velotechnik Gekko fx Operating Instruction and Service Manual
Operating manual and
service instructions
2011
recumbent-
technology
March 2011
HPVelotechnik
www.hpvelotechnik.com
General safety instructions
Intended use – 3
The first miles – 3
Legal requirements – 3
Load capacity – 4
Carrying luggage – 4
Transport with the car – 5
Do not take kids with you – 5
Trailers – 5
Added parts and accessories – 5
Fairings – 5
Replacement of parts – 6
No alteration of parts – 6
Final assembly – 6
Screws and bolts – 6
Adjusting your new trike
Adjusting the leg length – 7
Adjusting the seat position – 11
Adjusting the handlebars – 12
Handling instructions
Folding – 14
Learning the new riding technique – 17
Wear protective clothing – 18
Use clipless pedals – 18
Slowly increase the strain – 19
Do not ride freehand – 19
How to ride correctly and safely – 19
Quick release levers – 20
Brakes – 21
Gear system – 23
Lighting system – 24
Table of contents
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Maintenance and care
Wear and tear – 25
Brakes – 25
Gear system – 27
Chain – 28
Chain tubes – 30
Chain roller – 32
Front wheel alignment – 33
Headset – 36
Mudguards – 36
Water bottle cage – 37
Wheels – 39
Cleaning and conservation – 40
Storing the trike – 42
Screws and bolts – 42
Tightening torques for screws – 43
Warranty pass
Warranty – 44
Warranty Pass – 45
Service Plan – 46
Proofs of service – 50
Revision March 2011. For latest product information, please check out our website at
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HP V
ELOTECHNIK
Elisabethenstrasse 1
65830 Kriftel / Germany
Tel. ++49 (0) 61 92 - 97 99 2-0
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thank you for buying a recumbent trike designed by HP VELO-
TECHNIK and congratulations on the purchase of your new
Gekko fx! With the Gekko fx, a high-quality trike, you will enjoy
many years of exhilarating riding pleasure.
Your safety and your satisfaction are our main concern. On the
following pages, this manual will inform you about important
safety issues as well as maintenance and care instructions.
Even if you have many years of experience with bicycles please
do take your time to read this manual carefully before the first
ride.Your recumbent trike is designed with the latest recumbent technology by HP V
ELOTECHNIK that partly needs special
treatment and care.
In this manual you will find detailed instructions on how to
optimize your Gekko fx to meet your demands and riding style
as well as your size and weight. In addition to this, we have put
together a collection of information on care and maintenance
as well as special technical advice from our engineers.
Important: Please send us the attached warranty registration
form for your extended warranty (see page 44.)
This guide helps you to keep your Gekko fx in perfect condition so you will always experience maximum fun, comfort and
safety.
Enjoy yourselves and have a great ride!
Paul J.W. Hollants, Dipl.-Ing. Daniel Pulvermüller
and the HP V
ELOTECHNIK team
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Introduction
Dear customer,
The manuals of component manufacturers
such as the brake manufacturer, the gear system manufacturer, and the pedal manufacturer
also belong to this manual.They give detailed
information on operating and maintaining
these specific parts. Please read the manuals of
the part manufacturers as carefully as this
manual. Please provide this manual to any other user of your recumbent before using it.
The maintenance and adjustment of this recumbent partly requires special tools and
skills. Do only works within your limits and,
for the purpose of your own safety, do not go
beyond. Should you be uncertain at any point,
get in contact with your local dealer.
The instructions in this manual apply only to a
completely assembled Gekko fx with standard
parts from the series production of
HP VELOTECHNIK.
On special demand HP V
ELOTECHNIK delivers
frame kits to put a specialist dealer in a position to assemble a tricycle individually. In this
case the manuals on the operation and maintenance of the parts only represent a guideline,
please read every manual of every part manufacturer separately.The specialist dealer is responsible for the expert assembly, please contact him for detailed information! A tricycle
that has been assembled from a frame kit must
always be tested and approved by a qualified
bicycle mechanic before your first ride.
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Caution! The texts in the grey boxes are
particularly important for your safety.Texts
that begin with "Danger!" mark an immediate danger for your life and your health.
Please read them carefully.
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Legal requirements
When you ride your trike on public roads it
must comply with national legislation and
guidelines.These will vary from country to
country.
In general, there are minimum standards for
brakes, reflectors and lighting systems, as well
as usually a general duty to ensure that your
vehicle is in roadworthy safe condition.There
will also be a duty to ride in a safe and responsible manner. If you ride your HP V
ELOTECHNIK
trike in traffic you should be sure to observe
all the applicable laws and regulations.
In most countries, including Germany and the
UK, two independent braking systems are required. Do not ride with only one brake working!
Please contact your local dealer to find out
about your legal obligations.
As an addition, we recommend to mount a flag
on a pole for better visibility in traffic.
The safety equipment on your trike must be
checked before every ride and maintained in
proper condition.
General safety instructions
Intended use
Your Gekko fx is a tricycle for the use on
streets and paved roads.
This tricycle is not designed for the use in racing and off-road riding, for jumping or acrobatics, and you must not ride across curbs, stairs,
etc.
Damage through inappropriate use, assembly
errors, accidents or similar activities and wilful
damage results in the loss of any warranty.
The intended use also includes the precise observation of the prescribed usage and maintenance regulations and instructions.
The first miles
The first 300 km (186 miles) are an important
for breaking in the tricycle. During the first use
of a new tricycle the screws may settle and
become loose. Cables and spokes may stretch.
Bearings may show play. Please be very attentive during that period.
After 300 km or after two months at the latest you will have to take your tricycle to a bicycle mechanic for the first service. Please
record this first service and the works performed in the warranty pass on page 50.This
first service is the prerequisite for further use
of the tricycle and for your warranty claims.
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Load capacity
The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 130 kg
(286 lbs).The maximum total weight (bicycle +
rider + luggage) is 150 kg (330 lbs).The lower
limit is valid.
With an attached trailer, the maximum total
weight must not be higher than 150 kg
(330 lbs)
Carrying luggage
Luggage transport is only allowed on the special racks designed by HP V
ELOTECHNIK .
Maximum permitted load on the rear rack is
25 kg (55 lbs).
Additional loading can influence the handling of
your trike 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 placed as close to the
body of the rider as possible, since this results
in better riding performance.You can also improve the handling of the trike 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 racks so they can not move.
Make sure that loose parts like straps or belts
can not touch the wheels or the derailleur.
The rear rack is designed for standard bike
panniers.They need to be removed before
folding the Gekko fx.
Take care that your luggage does not cover
the lighting system and the reflectors of your
tricycle and that they stay fully functional.
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Transport with the car
The best way to transport your tricycle is inside the car.The Gekko fx is very space saving
when folded and has minimum space requirements inside a car. Due to the special folding
mechanism there are no parts which have to
be stored seperately.
If you want to transport it outside the car we
recommend a roof-rack or a rear carrier.Take
care to fasten your tricycle at the frame only.
Please remove any parts that could come
loose during transport (seat cushion, water
bottles, luggage bags, pumps, pennants, etc.).
Do not take kids with you
The Gekko fx is not designed for the transport of children.You are not allowed to mount
a child's seat. It is only allowed to transport
children in a trailer that has been specially designed for that purpose.
Trailers
You are allowed to use trailers (double trail
only) up to 40 kg (88 lbs) with the Gekko fx.
You can mount a common trailer coupling on
the frame’s left dropout. HP V
ELOTECHNIK rec-
ommends using a coupling by W
EBER.
Always check the proper function of trailer
and towing trike after mounting a trailer.
For C
HARIOT trailers you can purchase a
special lowered towing bar from dealer
Z
WEIPLUSZWEI for bikes and trikes with 20”
rear wheel.
Added parts and accessories
Additional accessories may impair the function
of your Gekko fx.We advise you to generally
contact your dealer before mounting any special parts or accessories to your tricycle.
Take care that the handlebar and the folding
mechanism always stay moveable.You must not
add any parts to the handlebar, the seat, or the
main tube that might endanger the rider
through sharp edged or pointed shapes while
steering, getting on and off the trike or bumping against something.
Before you purchase a bell or a lighting system
make sure that these accessories conform to
your national laws and regulations.
Fairings
As a front fairing for the Gekko fx, you may
use the Streamer fairing offered by HP
V
ELOTECHNIK. Please take care to assure a good
vision over the fairing and sufficient freedom
of movement below.
Please take into account that any fairing makes
the tricycle more prone to crosswind influences. In strong wind or gusts of wind unsafe
situations may occur. Please remove the fairing
before riding in such weather conditions.
Caution! Mounting additional parts or accessories is at your own risk. It is important
that you carefully read the installation guide
of the manufacturer.Additions like fairings,
handlebar fittings, bottle holders, etc. may
impair your safety due to additional loading
or clips with sharp edges.
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Replacement of parts
The replacement of parts relevant for safety
(especially brakes, lighting system, stem, handlebar, knuckles, drivetrain) should only be done
with original parts by a qualified bicycle mechanic, since it requires a certain degree of
skill, suitable tools and mechanical aptitude.
Any technical change you perform on your
own is at your own risk!
No alteration of parts
If you wish to have your tricycle coded the
code can be added to the gusset under the
crosstube. However, HP VELOTECHNIK recom-
mends the use of code stickers.
Final assembly
Your trike has been delivered to your specialist dealer only partly assembled.
Your dealer has carefully finished the assembly,
perhaps altered the specification of your trike
to meet your special requirements and performed a test ride. Please make sure that this
pre-delivery service is recorded in the
Warranty Pass at the end of this manual.
All screws must be checked and tightened, especially on the handlebar, stem, knuckles, and
wheels. Please follow the tightening torque
settings listed in the table on page 43.
Derailleurs and brakes must be checked and
adjusted. Please follow the instructions in the
manuals of the parts manufacturers that come
with this manual.
Screws and bolts
General safety instructions
Danger! If any part is deformed (e.g. due to
an accident or overload), especially frame,
knuckles, handlebar, seat mountings, pedals,
cranks and brakes, it is not allowed to use it
any further or repair it. Do not try to
straighten bent parts.You must replace them
for your own safety. If you do not replace a
damaged part it can result in a total failure
of the part and you may be seriously injured!
Caution! You are not allowed to perform
any work on the parts of the tricycle, especially frame, knuckles, handlebar and seat,
which might endanger their solidity.
These works include drilling holes, welding,
brazing, paint methods that add heat or any
other chemical treatment. If any of these
works is done improperly it may result in a
loss of strength by direct damage or increased susceptibility to corrosion.
Caution! Screws must be tightened with
prescribed tightening torque. In this manual
tightening torques are given in "Nm“
(Newtonmeter).Always use a torque
wrench wherever a torque setting is given in
this manual. Never rely on "feeling". Screws
tightened too much or not enough can
break, which can lead to dangerous accidents. In case you don't own a torque
wrench have your bicycle mechanic do the
respective work.You will find a table with
the prescribed torque settings on page 43 in
this manual.
Adjusting your new trike
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Before the first ride: adjusting your
new Gekko fx
Your position on the Gekko fx is essential for
your riding comfort, well-being and efficient
cycling.Therefore you should adjust the frame,
seat, and handlebar to your individual requirements.
In order to adapt the Gekko fx as closely as
possible to your body dimensions and to find
your ideal position you need to adjust the
front boom, seat and handlebars.
If your trike is equipped with the optional
front boom-quickadjust, please read the instructions in the seperate manual in addition
to the following instructions.
Adjusting the leg length: moving the
front boom
In order to adjust the leg length you have to
move the front boom (the front part of the
frame where the cranks are mounted) in the
main frame. Unscrew the bolts M8x35 under
the main tube with a 6 mm Allen key.Take a
grip on the front derailleur tube or both
cranks and move the front boom further into
the frame or pull it out while cautiously turning it from side to side.
Before you pull out the front boom shift the
chain to the smallest chain ring and sprocket.
Turn the cranks a little bit backwards while
pulling.
Adjusting the leg length
Danger! All procedures described here re-
quire 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.
Caution! After you have unscrewed the
clamping bolts take them off and examine
them for deformation. Lubricate threads and
heads thoroughly.Then re-fit the bolts. If
they don't turn easily you will have to replace the bolts.
Unscrew the clamping bolts to adjust the front boom.
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Sit down on your trike to find out the correct
front boom position.
Adjust the front boom in a way that your leg
is fully extended when your heel (wearing flat
shoes) is in the foremost position on the pedal. Experience shows that the pedal-to-seat
distance on a recumbent can be slightly longer
than on a conventional bike.
While you are pedaling, the ball of your foot
should be positioned above the center of the
pedal axle.
It is important that your leg is not fully
straightened when the crank is in the foremost
position. If the distance is too long it is difficult
to overcome this dead point, pedaling becomes uncomfortable and there is too much
strain on the sinews of your feet and legs. If
the distance is too short you may suffer from
knee pain.
For riders with short leg length the front
boom has to be cut by a bicycle mechanic, so
it can be inserted maximum possible. It is important to trim the end of the tube neatly.The
bare metal of the shortened tube end has to
be protected against corrosion with a paint
stick or wax spray.
The maximum insertion of the front boom is
limited by possible heel strike of the frame’s
cross bar, depending on the rider’s shoe size.
Please check before riding your trike that
there is enough heel clearance. For shorter
riders under 175 cm body height we recommend to use shorter cranks.
On the left underside of the front boom there
is a fine line.Align this line with the sticker on
the main tube’s front end right above the
clamping bolts to adjust the bottom bracket
axle to a horizontal position.Additionally, you
can look beyond the bottom bracket shell at
the rear wheel axle and align the front boom
parallel to it.Align your eyes with the bottom
bracket axle and not the front derailleur tube.
Then sit down on your tricycle and check the
position.
Tighten the bolts with a torque wrench (tightening torque 14–16 Nm). On your first ride
check whether there is sufficient clamping.
Adjusting the leg length
Adjust the front boon so that your knee will not be fully straightened when pedaling.
Danger! When you insert the front boom,
the front boom and the inner wall of the
tube must be totally free from grease, otherwise it will not clamp properly and may turn
while you are riding.
Caution! When you move the front boom
take care that its end does not damage any
light cables that possibly come out of the
main frame. Please inform yourself about the
length of the front boom on your trike before you do any work.While moving the
front boom you also have to move the light
cables The light cable must never be
stressed by pulling.
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Danger! If the bolts are tightened too
much or bent, the screw or the frame can
break! If the clamping is insufficient the front
boom can turn during a ride which may
cause your feet to slip from the pedals and
lead to injuries.
Caution! The minimum insertion depth of
the front boom into the main frame is 8 cm
(3 1/5").The end of the front boom must
not be visible in the clamping slot when you
look at the main frame from below, since
this may result in a damage of the frame.
The rear end of the front boon must never be visible in the
clamping slot.
Danger! There must be a bush (a slotted
tube of plastic with edges to the front and
the clamping slot) in the main frame’s front
boom hole that is glued in the frame.This
bush ensures safe clamping of the front
boom and protects the paint. It is important
to take care that this bush is always visible
at the front end of the main frame.The lower slot has to be aligned in coincidence with
the slot in the main frame. If this bush is
missing or moved to the back of the tube
while inserting the front boom, safe clamping
is no longer guaranteed, even if it seems to
be the case at first glance. If the front boom
is not clamped properly it may turn and lead
to a fall.A missing or misaligned bush will
lead to frame damage.
The plastic bush between front boom and main frame must be
visible at all time.
If the bush is missing or not alligned properly or the screws are
tightened too much, the frame can break.!
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After moving the bottom bracket tube your
dealer has to adjust the chain length. By default
the Gekko fx comes with a very long chain so
the adjustment range of the tricycle can be fully used without the need to lengthen the
chain.
After the basic adjustment of the leg length
done by your dealer before handing over the
tricycle, the chain has to be shortened so that
the derailleur cage is not fully turned forward
while shifting on the largest chain ring in front
and the smallest sprocket behind.The derailleur must still be able to compensate a
length change of the chain of at least 4 cm (1
1/2"). In order to choose the right chain
length, please consult the manual of the derailleur manufacturer.
After adjusting the front boom the gap in the
clamping slot between the front boom and the
main frame should be sealed with wax or silicone in order to protect your frame from the
penetration of water and dirt and hence damage through corrosion which may lead to a
broken frame.
We recommend to slightly readjust the front
boom every 3 months so that knees in order
to provide a slightly different position to your
muscles and ankles.You might also find a more
comfortable and more efficient riding position.
A wrong adjustment may lead to pain in your
knees and inefficient pedaling. In addition we
recommend to ride with a high pedalling cadence, which means to pedal fast and with little pressure. Pedalling with too much pressure
may also lead to pain in the knees.You will find
more information about this on page 19.
Adjusting the leg length
Check that there is at least a 5 cm (2") clearance between the
end of the chain tube and other parts of the drive train.
Danger! After the chain has been shortened it must be closed with a special closing
link or a chain riveting tool that expands the
rivet while riveting (i.e. R
OHLOFF-Revolver).
A poorly joined chain may break and thus
lead to damage or injury. Chain length adjustments or chain changes should be done
by your bicycle mechanic.
Caution! Take care that the chain tubes
have a clearance of at least 5 cm (2") to the
rear derailleur and the front derailleur even
under maximum tension of the chain and
make sure that the tubes are held tight in
their fastenings. Shorten the tubes if necessary. If the end of the chain tube gets in
touch with the rotating chain rings it can be
locked-up and destroyed.
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The Gekko fx meshseat
Your Gekko fx is equipped with a meshseat
which needs not to be removed for folding the
trike. Using eight straps, the seat surface 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 pedaling are supported 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 recumbent.
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.
Adjusting the seat back angle
A great advantage of the mesh seat seat on
your Gekko fx is the possibility to adjust the
seat back angle very quickly. For beginners or
rides in the city you can choose an upright
seat position 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 aluminum seat mounting.You
can adjust the seat back angle by 8 degrees by
simply opening the quick release lever. In the
medium seat position 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.
Adjustment of the head rest
To relax the muscles in your neck on long
rides you can purchase a head / neckrest to
mount on the seatframe. Its height and inclination is adjustable at the clamp.Wearing a helmet the headrest pad should be positioned under the lower helmet edge next to your neck.
Adjust the inclination in a way that the headrest does just not touch your neck / head
while riding. It may be necessary to cut the
two tubes protruding the clamp on the underside to prevent them from touching your back.
Adjusting the seat position
Caution! Always tightly close the quick re-
lease at the seat back.The seat is a structural part of the trike frame. An opened quick
release may lead to frame damage.
Caution! Do not push or carry your trike
on the head rest, this may damage the head
rest or the seat!
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Adjusting the handlebar angle
By changing the angle of the handlebars you
can adjust the position of the grip to the
length of your upper body and your arms.
The handlebar is clamped in a stem under the
seat.The stem may rotate in the frame and
transmits the rotation to a sheetmetal under
the frame tube.There are track rods attached
to the sheetmetal which transmit the steering
movement to the wheels.
Most riders are comfortable with a 85° angle
so that the bent grips point upwards and
slightly forward.
In order to change the angle loosen the four
screws of the stem/handlebar clamping. Move
the handlebars until they are in your favourite
position.Tighten the clamping screws with
5–7
Nm. Check the correct clamping of the handlebars by sitting down on your trike and
pulling the handlebars. Doing so the handlebars must not turn in the stem.
If the clamping screws are tightened too hard,
the handlebar may be deformed, and no proper clamping can be achieved.
Please take care that the clamping area of the
stem is thoroughly trimmed and there are no
sharp edges which may cause handlebar failure.
Adjusting the handlebars
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.
The handlebar angle is individually adjustable.
Handlebar width is adjusted at the stem clamp under the seat.
Adjusting the cable length
You can make smaller adjustments by moving
the cables in their guides at the frame and the
stem, so there is enough clearance for all
movements. If this is not the case you will have
to have your specialist dealer shorten the cables or replace them by longer ones.
Cover all contact areas where cables move
and touch the frame with frame protection
stickers available at your specialist dealer or
sturdy transparent tape.This protects the paint
against scratching and wear.
Handlebar grips
The grips on the handlebar are susceptible to
wear and tear. Have your grips replaced by
your bike shop once they don't feel comfortable any more.The grips always need to be attached firmly to the handlebar.
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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 handlebars are not sufficiently clamped the handlebars or the stem may be damaged or deformed. In this case, safe clamping can no
longer be guaranteed, not even with the correct tightening torque, and handlebars and
stem have to be replaced.
Caution! When getting on and off the trike,
make sure to avoid pulling at the handle bars
or stepping on the tie rods.To get off the
trike, sit upright on the front seat edge and
then stand up. Grip the front wheels or the
seat back as an extra support, not the handlebars. If you pull firmly at the handlebars,
the steering mechanism can be damaged.
Caution! After having adjusted the handlebar position you have to readjust the length
of the brake cables and shifter cables.The
cables have to run smoothly without any
sharp turns and they should not be bent
sharply or stretched when the handlebar is
at maximum angle. Also avoid large bows
that could be caught up by the front wheels
or other parts or touch objects under your
trike.
Folding with D.F.F.-move
Thanks to the Dual-Flat-Fold (D.F.F.) technology, your Gekko fx folds from a comfortable
touring trike to a compact package within 10
seconds.Then it can be stored upright or
towed on its integrated rollers.
To fold the trike 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 sheetmetal.
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Folding
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 from 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 motion. Make
sure the folding buffer passes through the long
hole in the stem underpart to lock the steering.The buffer must not crash on the stem underpart as the sheetmetal may be deformed.
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Unfolding with D.F.F.-move
To unfold the Gekko fx stand next to the left
front wheel.
1. Grab the left seat stay with your left hand
(knuckles facing to the rear wheel). Slide your
right hand between main tube and seatback
and push the locking sheetmetal’s tongue away
from the seatback. At the same time slightly
open the frame with the left hand.
2. Grab the main tube directly in front of the
seatback (knuckles facing away from the trike).
3. Do the reverse D.F.F.-move: Lift the package
with drive and pull both frame parts away
from each other. Push the folding hinge away
from your body. The securing bolt snaps in.
Turn the bike outward during the move and
put it down on the floor.
4. Close the folding hinge
quick release.
5. Release the velcro under the cross tube and
put it back on the seat strap.
6. Rearrange the seatback to your desired position and close the quick release.
6. Push the frame together until you can
hear the locking sheetmetal snaps in.
7. Place the folded
Gekko fx upright on
the integrated rollers
and the buffer inside
the folding hinge.
Caution! Don’t turn the cranks after folding.To pull the folded bike you have to pull
it at the frame, not at the cranks or pedals.
Else the chain roller or the chain retention
hook may be damaged.
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Folding on the floor
Alternatively, the Gekko fx can be folded on
the floor:
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.Turn the bike on the right front wheel.
4. 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 sheetmetal.
5. Swivel the rear part forward comfortably.
Make sure the folding buffer passes through
the long hole in the stem underpart to lock
the steering.
6. Push the frame together until you can hear
the locking sheetmetal snaps in.
7.Tilt the folded Gekko fx sideways to make it
stand upright on the on the integrated rollers
and the buffer inside the folding hinge.
Unfolding on the floor
To unfold the Gekko fx stand next to the rear
wheel of the tricycle standing on its rollers.
1.Tilt the trike on the right front wheel.
2. Use your right hand to push the locking
sheetmetal’s tongue downwards. Grab the seat
stays with your left hand.
3. Swivel the rear part of the Gekko fx completely to the right.The folding hinge’s securing
bolt snaps in.
4.Tilt the trike back on its wheels
5. Close the folding hinge quick release.
6. Release the velcro under the cross tube and
put it back on the seat strap.
7. Rearrange the seatback to your desired position and close the quick release.
Caution! Always tightly close the quick release at the seat back.The seat is a structural part of the trike frame.An opened quick
release may lead to frame damage.
Danger! Make sure the folding hinge is
properly closed.The safety bolt must be
snapped in correctly and the quick release
fastened tightly.
Caution! Don’t rest the bike on the rear
rack. It may become deformed.
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