HP Velotechnik trikes User Manual

Operating manual
and service instructions
for HP Velotechnik tricycles

Sept. 2014

. . . recline in style!

2015

recumbent
technology

HP

www.hpvelotechnik.com

Velotechnik

The upper picture shows the Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec, the lower picture shows the Scorpion fs 26. Relevant component
are alike on all tricycles depending on the model and individual configuration.

Parts marked with "*" are options or required for S-Pedelec when using on public roads in the scope of German StVZO
(German traffic regulations)
Parts marked with " **" belong to the optional electric assist system.

Introduction

Dear customer,

thank you for buying a recumbent tricycle designed by HP V
and congratulations on the purchase of your new recumbent tricycle!
With this high-quality touring tricycle, 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 tricycle is designed with the latest recumbent technology by
HP V

In this manual you will find detailed instructions on how to optimize
your tricycle 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 90.)

This guide helps you to keep your tricycle 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

ELOTECHNIK that partly needs special treatment and care.

ELOTECHNIK team

Content

Safety instructions 2

General safety instructions 2

Intended use 3
Load capacity 5
Final assembly 7
Bolts and nuts 7
Quick release levers 8
The first miles 8

Safety instructions (bicycle) 9

Legal requirements 9
No alteration of parts 9
Frame number and identification marks 9
Added parts and accessories 10
Fairings 11
Replacement of parts 11
Do not take kids with you 11
Pedelec system 11
Trailer on Scorpion fs 26, Scorpion plus 26 11

Trailer on Scorpion, Scorpion fx,

Scorpion fs, Scorpion plus 20 12

Trailer on Gekko und Gekko fx and

Gekko fx 26 12

Safety instructions (S-Pedelec) 13

Legal requirements 13
Exchanging parts 13
Identification plate 14
Added parts and accessories 14
S-Pedelec system 15
No riding without accumulator 15
No alteration of parts 15
Do not take kids with you 15
Trailers 15

Riding a recumbent tricycle 16

Learning the new riding technique 16

Handling instructions 16

How to ride correctly and safely 17
Slowly increase the strain 18

Adjusting your new tricycle 19

Adjusting the seat position 19

The BodyLink®-Sitz for Scorpion,

Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs, Scorpion fs 26
/ S-Pedelec /Enduro, Scorpion plus 20 /26 19

Seat cushion 21
Raincover 22

The ErgoMesh®-seat for Scorpion,

Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs, Scorpion fs 26
/S-Pedelec /Enduro, Scorpion plus 20 /26 22

The Gekko und Gekko fx mesh-seat 23
The head rest 24

Adjusting to your size 25

Adjusting the front boom 25

Adjusting the length with front boom quick

adjust 28

Adjusting the handlebars 29

A good setting for the handlebars 29

Setting the width and angle on Scorpion,

Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs, Scorpion fs 26
/S-Pedelec /Enduro, Scorpion plus 20 /26 29

Setting the angle of the handlebar on

Gekko, Gekko fx and Gekko fx 26: 30

Adjusting the cable length 31
Handlebar grips 31

Folding 32

Taking off the seat 32

Folding of Scorpion, Scorpion fx,

Scorpion fs 20 32

Folding the Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro

/S-Pedelec, Scorpion plus 20 /plus 26 33

Mounting the seat 35
Folding the Gekko fx / Gekko fx 26 36

Lighting system 42

Lighting systems for bicycles 42
Lighting system of the S-Pedelec 44

Brakes 45

Handling of the brakes 45
Maintenance of the brakes 46

Gear system and chain 49

Handling of the gear system 49
Adjusting the gear system 50
Chain 51
Chain tubes 52
Replacing the tubes 53
Chain roller 54

Content

Wheels 56

Disassembling the front wheels 56
Tyres 56

Front wheels of Scorpion, Scorpion fx,

Scorpion fs and Scorpion fs 26, Gekko,
Gekko fx and Gekko fx 26 57

Rear wheel of Scorpion, Scorpion fx,

Scorpion fs, Gekko and Gekko fx 57

Rear wheel of Scorpion fs 26 and

Gekko fx 26 57

Wheels of Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec 57
Spokes 58

Headset 59

Adjusting the headset on

Scorpion, Scorpion fx, Gekko,
Gekko fx and Gekko fx 26 59

Wheel alignment 60

Measuring toe-setting on Scorpion,

Scorpion fx, Gekko, Gekko fx and
Gekko fx 26 60

Measuring toe setting on Scorpion fs,

Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro /S-Pedelec,
Scorpion plus 20 and Scorpion plus 26 60

Adjusting toe setting 60

Setting of camber angle on Scorpion fs,

Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro /S-Pedelec,
Scorpion plus 20 and Scorpion plus 26
(informations for bicycle mechanics) 63

Adjusting the suspension 65

Suspension and damping of Scorpion,

Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs, Scorpion fs 26
/Enduro /S-Pedelec, Scorpion plus 20 and
Scorpion plus26 65

Rear suspension element 67

Adjusting the rear suspension element of

Scorpion, Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs,
Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro /S-Pedelec,
Scorpion plus 20 and Scorpion plus 26 67

Steel spring rear shock DV-22 67
Air shock ROCKSHOX Monarch 70

Front suspension elements 73

Adjusting and maintenance on the front

suspension of Scorpion fs, Scorpion fs 26
/Enduro /S-Pedelec, Scorpion plus 20 and
Scorpion plus 26 73

Swing arm pivot 81

Swing arm pivot of Scorpion, Scorpion fx

Scorpion fs, Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro
/S-Peldelec, Scorpion plus 20 / 26 81

Mudguards 82

Front mudguards 82

Mounting of front mudguard on

Scorpion fs, Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro
/S-Peldelec, Scorpion plus 20 / 26 82

Mounting of front mudguards on Scorpion,

Scorpion fx Gekko, Gekko fx and
Gekko fx 26 83

Water bottle cages 84

Water bottle cage 84

Water bottle cages for ErgoMesh®- and

Gekko-seats 84

Water bottle cages for BodyLink®-Sitz 84

Maintenance and care 85

Maintenance routine 85

Wear and Tear 85
Cleaning and conservation 85
Storing the bicycle 87
Transport in the car 87

Tightening torques 88

Table of tightening torques for Scorpion,

Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs,
Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro/ S-Pedelec and
Scorpion plus 20 / 26 88

Tightening torques for Gekko,

Gekko fx and Gekko fx 26 89

Warranty 90

Warranty policy 90
Warranty pass 91

Service plan 98

Content

Safety instructions

General safety instructions

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 HP V
dard parts from the series production of

ELOTECHNIK. On special demand

HP V

ELOTECHNIK delivers frame kits to put a

HP V
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.

ELOTECHNIK tricycle with stan-

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.

The texts in the grey boxes are particularly
important for your safety. Please read the
carefully. The signs explained below will be
used in this document without beeing ex­plained again!

Danger! Texts that begin with
"Danger!" mark an immediate danger for
your life and your health. Please read them
carefully.

Attention! Hints with the text
"Attention" are important for you safety1

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General safety instructions

Intended use

Use your HP V
S-Pedelec only for intended use according to
model description below.

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.

ELOTECHNIK bicycle and

The Scorpion fs:

Safety instructions

The Scorpion fs 26 and Scorpion fs 26 enduro

Your Scorpion fs 26 is a tricycle for the use
on streets and paved roads. Unpaved roads
and light offroad riding is only allowed with
decreased maximum load.

The 26 Inch rear wheel allows a stable and
dynamyc ride. Due to the folding hinge, the
tricycle can easily be stowed and transported
compactly.

Your Scorpion fs 20 is a tricycle for the use
on streets and paved roads. The full suspen­sion technology also allows riding on unpaved
roads and light offroad riding.

The 26 Inch rear wheel allows a stable and
dynamyc ride. Due to the folding hinge, the
tricycle can easily be stowed and transported
compactly.

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General safety instructions

The Scorpion fx

Your Scorpion fx 20 is a tricycle for the use
on streets and paved roads. For a higher rid­ing comfort it has a suspension on the rear
wheel.

Due to the folding hinge, the tricycle can eas­ily be stowed and transported compactly.

The Scorpion fs 26 SPedelec

The Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec is driven by a
powerful and silent 500 W rear hub motor.
The high capacity lithium-ion battery can be
recharged while driving due to the recupera­tion mode to enlarge the operating distance,
when the motor is used as a generator.

The throttle mode enables the system to ac­celerate the Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec up to 20
km/h (12 mph)

Scorpion plus 26

The Scorpion

Your Scorpion is a tricycle for the use on
streets and paved roads. For a higher riding
comfort it has a suspension on the rear wheel.

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Your Scorpion plus 26 is a tricycle for the use
on streets and paved roads. Unpaved roads
and light offroad riding is only allowed with
decreased maximum load.

The high and upright position provides an ex­cellent overview. The wide and open frame
design allows easy acces and excellent tipping

General safety instructions

stability. Due to the folding hinge, the tricycle
can easily be stowed and transported com­pactly.

Scorpion plus 20

Your Scorpion plus 20 is a tricycle for the use
on streets and paved roads. Unpaved roads
and light offroad riding is only allowed with
decreased maximum load.

The high and upright position provides an ex­cellent overview. The wide and open frame
design allows easy acces and excellent tipping
stability. Due to the folding hinge, the tricycle
can easily be stowed and transported com­pactly.

The Gekko fx

The Gekko is a tricycle for the use on streets
and paved roads. Without removing the seat,
the tricycle can be folded very compactly to
be stowed and carried on rollers that are
mounted on the seat.

The Gekko fx 26

The Gekko is a tricycle for the use on streets
and paved roads. The 26" rear wheel gives
benefits in terms of rolling resistance and the
tricycle can traverse obstacles far more easily.
Without removing the seat, the tricycle can
be folded very compactly to be stowed and
carried on rollers that are mounted on the
seat.

Safety instructions

The Gekko

The Gekko is a tricycle for the use on streets
and paved roads.

Load capacity

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, page 65.

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General safety instructions

Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro /S-Pedelec,

The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 140 kg
(308 lbs). The maximum total weight (bicycle
+ rider + luggage) is 160 kg (352 lbs). The lo­wer limit is valid. With a coupled trailer, the
maximum total weight must not exceed
160 kg (352 lbs). When riding off road and on
unpaved roads the maximum load is 110 kg
(242 lbs), the maximum total weight is 130 kg
(286 lbs).

The permitted axle load is 100 kg (220 lbs) on
the front axle and 95 kg (209 lbs) on the rear
axle.

Scorpion, Scorpion plus 20 /plus 26 Gekko

The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 150 kg
(330 lbs). The maximum total weight (bicycle
+ rider + luggage) is 170 kg (374 lbs). The
lower limit is valid. With a coupled trailer, the
maximum total weight must not exceed
170 kg (374 lbs).

Scorpion fx, , Scorpion fs 20, Gekko fx 20,
Gekko fx 26

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 a coupled trailer, the
maximum total weight must not exceed
150 kg (330 lbs).

tioning the center of gravity of the luggage as
low as possible, so pack heavy items in the
bottom of your panniers.

Take care 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, the derailleur, or the suspension.

The rear rack is designed for standard tricycle
panniers. On Scorpion tricycles with 26 inch
rear wheels, only side bags can be used.

Take care that your luggage does not cover
the lighting system and the reflectors of your
tricycle and that they stay fully functional.

Maximum load for carriers:

The maximum load on the rear rack is 25 kg
(55 lbs).

The maximum load on the lowrider rack for
Scorpion fx, Scorpion plus 20 and Scorpion
plus 26 is 25 kg (55 lbs).

Danger! Additional loading can in­fluence the handling of your tricycle 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 tricycle by posi-

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Carrier on Scorpion fs

Lowrider on Scorpion fx

General safety instructions

Final assembly

Your tricycle has been delivered to your spe­cialist dealer only partly assembled.

Your dealer has carefully finished the assem­bly, perhaps altered the specification of your
tricycle 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,
swing arm pivot and wheels. Please follow the
tightening torque settings listed in the table on
page 88.

Derailleurs and brakes must be checked and
adjusted. Please follow the instructions in the
manuals of the parts manufacturers that come
with this manual.

Bolts and nuts

Screws gradually settle in and hence they can
come loose. Therefore check the screws and
screws regularly if they are tightened appro­priately with a torque wrench.

In the tables on page 88 and 89 you will find
the prescribed tightening torques, they refer
to greased screws!

The grease also prevents your screws from
seizing in their threads so that they won't un­screw anymore. In particular, screws made of
stainless steel are susceptible to this and
therefore have always to be put in with
grease.

Do use high quality acid free grease, if possible
a lubricant with added solid particles like Tef­lon or MoS2. Their ingredients still work
properly after the thinner grease has been
removed from the contact surfaces.

Alternatively you can use thread locker that
you apply to the screw before you put it into
the thread.

Always check the screws very diligently for
signs of corrosion. Rust at the screw heads
may also lead to the screw seizing in the
thread. When the metallic and shiny coating
of galvanised screws comes off and discloses
dull, gray-brown steel you have to exchange
the screw.

When you exchange screws please only use
screws of the same type. Screws come in dif­ferent strength classes. Please only use galva­nised screws of the same type and strength,
corresponding to the German strength class

8.8 or stainless steel screws grade A2-70,

Caution! Screws must be tight­ened with prescribed tightening torque. In
this manual tightening torques are given in
"Nm“ (Newton meter). 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 ta­bles with the prescribed torque settings on
page 88 and 89 in this manual.

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when not given any other recommendation. If
you are in doubt please ask your specialist
dealer.

Quick release levers

Quick release levers hold wheels and seat in
position.

A quick release lever consists of two basic
parts: the lever on one side provides the
clamping force. With the adjusting nut on the
other side you adjust the clamping tension on
the screw thread.

Danger! An incompletely or im­properly closed quick release can result in
parts coming loose and hence in a crash,
possibly resulting in serious injury.

To open the quick release, move the lever
away from the frame. In doing so the inscrip­tion "open" should be visible on the lever.

To close the quick release, move the lever
with power in the other direction so that the
word "close" is visible on the outward side of
the lever. At the start of the lever's motion,
for, say, half of its movement, the lever should
move very easily, without any clamping action.

In the second half of the lever's movement the
force on the leer should increase considera­bly, corresponding in the end to 15-20 kg (46
lbs).

In its final position, the lever should come
parallel with the tricycle and should not stick
out to one side.

Check the security of the lever by attempting
to twist the lever. If the lever can be made to
pivot around in a circle the clamping is too
loose. You must re-open the quick release,
hold the lever and increase the clamping ten­sion. Do this by screwing the adjustment nut

on the other side by half a turn. Close the
lever and check the clamping anew.

Finally, check that the part being secured is
firmly fixed: Lift each wheel several inches off
the ground and give it a slap onto the tire
from above. A properly fixed wheel will re­main secure in the frame's dropouts.

Parts that are fastened with a quick release
open easily. Thus, they are more susceptible
to theft. Therefore, always secure the wheels
with a lock when you park your tricycle. It is
also possible to exchange the quick releases
with special security screws (e.g. from Pitlock
or Kryptonite) that can only be opened with a
special tool. For this please consult your local
specialist dealer.

Danger! Check the proper setting
of quick release levers always before riding,
especially when the bicycle has been unat­tended.

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 91. This
first service is the prerequisite for further use
of the tricycle and for your warranty claims.

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Safety instructions (bicycle)

Legal requirements

When you ride your tricycle on public roads
it must comply with national legislation and
guidelines. They 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

ELOTECHNIK tricycle in traffic you should

HP V
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.

In the scope of German StVZO your equip­ment has to meet the following requirements:

x two functional, independent brakes
x a dynamo or battery driven lighting system

with a white headlight aiming forward
whose beam center touches the road 10 m
ahead

x a red taillight and a red rear reflector which

may be combined

x at least one white reflector aiming forward

and a red large area reflector with “Z” label
aiming to the back

x two yellow reflectors attached to the

spokes in every wheel; may be substituted
by tires or rims with white reflective ring

x yellow pedal reflectors on both sides fo the

pedals

x a bell

As an addition, we recommend to mount a
flag on a pole for better visibility in traffic.
You can find a bracket for the pole at the rear
rack or the rear light mount.

The safety equipment on your tricycle must
be checked before every ride and maintained
in proper condition.

Traffic regulations may change. Please check
currently valid regulations or ask your special­ist dealer.

No alteration of parts

Caution! You are not allowed to
perform any work on the parts of the tri­cycle, especially frame, fork, 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.

Frame number and identification marks

The frame number is placed on the postions
described below. If needed, an additional iden­tification number can be engraved at the de­scribed places on the frame.

However, we recommend to use adhesive
stickers for additional identification numbers.

Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro /S-Pedelec, Scor­pion plus 20, Scorpion plus 26

The frame number is placed on the inner side
of the gusset plate at the main frame rear end.

For additional identification numbers on Scor­pion fs 26 and Scorpion plus models, use the
area below the cable guidance on the upper
side of the seat tube (facing to the main
frame).

Safety instructions

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Position of frame number on Gekko models

Position for identification mark on the Scorpion fs 26
frames

Scorpion, Scorpion fs and Scorpion fx

On Scorpion, Scorpion fs and Scorpion fs use
the lower stay on the right side of the gusset
sheet for identification numbers, as like the
position of the frame number on the other
side.

Position of frame number on Scorpion fs and Scorpion fx

Gekko, Gekko fx, Gekko fx 26

On Gekko, Gekko fx and Gekko fx 26 frames,
the identification number can be engraved be­sides the frame number on the cross tubes
gusset sheet. (Some older models have the
frame number engraved on the rear end be­tween the chain stays facing to the tire.)

Added parts and accessories

parts or accessories is at your own risk. It
is important that you carefully read the in­stallation guide of the manufacturer. Addi­tions to the handlebar like fairings,
handlebar fittings, bottle holders, etc. may
impair your safety due to additional loading
or clips with sharp edges.

Additional accessories may impair the func­tion of your Scorpion fs 26. We advise you to
generally ask your dealer before you mount
any special parts or accessories to your tricy­cle.

Take care that the handlebar and the suspen­sion always stay moveable. You must not add
any parts to the handlebar or the seat that
might endanger the rider through sharp edged
or pointed shapes while steering, getting on
and off the tricycle 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.

Additional accessories may invalidate the op­erating licence or impair the function of your
S-Pedelec. This may also be valid for accesso-

Caution! Mounting additional

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ries and parts that are not in the category of
parts that can only be exchanged with parts
identical in construction. Before mounting
parts and accessories, it is recommended to
contact your bicycle dealer or a vehicle ex­amination organisation (like TÜV, Dekra,
GTÜ...).

Check the special safety instructions for the S­Pedelec on page 13.

Fairings

As a front fairing for recumbent tricycle, you
may use the Streamer fairing offered by HP

ELOTECHNIK. Please take care to assure a

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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.

Front fairing „Streamer“ on the Scorpion tricycle

Replacement of parts

The replacement of parts relevant for safety
(especially brakes, lighting system, stem, han­dlebar, knuckles, drive train, suspension ele­ments) should only be done with original
parts by a 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!

(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!

Do not take kids with you

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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.

Pedelec system

Instructions for the use and safety of the op­tional pedelec systems are referred in the sys­tems manufacturer's manuals. Please read
them carefully before use.

Trailer on Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro,
Scorpion plus 26

You are allowed to use trailers (double trail
only) up to 40 kg (88 lbs).

We recommend using a trailer hitch mounted
to the rear dropout. Please make sure the
maximum allowed load on the trailer hitch is
not exceeded.

Always check that the suspension and the
trailer still work properly after you have
mounted the trailer.

When using pedelec systems, you may need
special accessories from HP V
mount the trailer coupling.

Danger! If any part is deformed

Safety instructions

ELOTECHNIK tricycles are not designed

ELOTECHNIK to

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Trailer on Scorpion, Scorpion fx, Scor­pion fs, Scorpion plus 20

You are allowed to use trailers (double trail
only) up to 40 kg (88 lbs). When using a rear
rack, you will need our special

ELOTECHNIK / WEBER coupling.

HP V

Please make sure the maximum allowed load
on the trailer hitch is not exceeded.

Z

WEIPLUSZWEI offers a special, lowered cou-

pling for Chariot trailers on 20 inch rear
wheels.

Always check that the suspension and the
trailer still work properly after you have
mounted the trailer.

When using pedelec systems, you may need
special accessories from HP
mount the trailer coupling.

Trailer on Gekko und Gekko fx and
Gekko fx 26

You are allowed to use trailers (double trail
only) up to 40 kg (88 lbs). When using a rear
rack, you will need our special

ELOTECHNIK / WEBER coupling.

HP V

Please make sure the maximum allowed load
on the trailer hitch is not exceeded.

Z

WEIPLUSZWEI offers a special, lowered cou-

pling for Chariot trailers on 20 inch rear
wheels.

VELOTECHNIK to

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Safety instructions (S-Pedelec)

bicycle lanes, riding on paths away from the
road, wearing helmets etc. frequently.

Caution! The situation described
below is valid for Germany only. For legal
requirements in your country, please con­tact the authorities.

Legal requirements

According to law, the Scorpion fs 26 is not a
bicycle but a motor vehicle class L2E (three­wheeled small motorcycles with a maximum
design speed up to 45 km/h). The construc­tion speed, that is the speed that the vehicle
will reach without using muscle power, is 20
km/h. With additional power from the rider’s
muscles, up to 45 km/h can be reached. At
that speed, the motor assistance is switched
of completely.

To be allowed to use the S-Pedelec on public
roads, there must be an operating licence for
it and it must be equipped with a insurance
plate. The operating licence is provided by

ELOTECHNIK together with the vehicle

HP V
and needs to be handed out to the customer
by the dealer. The keeper of the Scorpion fs
26 must contract a motor vehicle liability in­surance and will receive an insurance plate in
doing so.

The operating licence already assures that the
S-Pedelec meets all legal requirements for tak­ing part in public traffic in Germany by the
time it is being put into operation. The rider
always has to carry the operating licence and
the insurance card while riding.

By the time this manual was edited the follow­ing regulations apply in Germany:

The rider must wear a proper helmet while
riding the S-Pedelec.

To ride the Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec a driving
license class M or AM is required.

Please catch up on present regulations in your
country regarding driving licences, the use of

Exchanging parts

Exchanging parts may invalidate the operating
licence of your S-Pedelec.

When issuing the operating licence some
parts are defined that can only be exchanged
by parts identical in construction. Such are:

x frame parts
x chassis parts
x wheels
x propulsion unit: motor, accumulator, con-

sole

x brakes
x lighting system
x handlebars, stem
x console for insurance plate and rear light

and license plate illumination

The following parts are only allowed to be
exchanged by parts including design approval:

x l tires (see p. 58)
x l rear mirror

The following parts may be exchanged by
parts recommended by HP Velotechnik:

x springs and dampers
x brake pads
x seat (BodyLink to ErgoMesh or ErgoMesh

XL and vice versa, not ErgoMesh HS or
BodyLink with long seat connection sheets)

x fenders

Safety instructions

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Safety instructions (S-Pedelec)

Parts with no exchange restrictions are the
following:

x gearing system, chain rings, sprockets
x cranks
x pedals (with reflectors incl. design approval)
x grips
x tubes

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!

There is a “anti-manipulation label” mounted
to the vehicle which contains information
about some of the components that were de­fined during the process of design approval.
This label must not be removed!

Identification plate

There is a identification plate fixed to the
frame which contains the most important in­formation about vehicle and manufacturer.
This plate must not be removed!

Added parts and accessories

Additional accessories may invalidate the op­erating licence or impair the function of your
S-Pedelec. This may also be valid for accesso­ries and parts that are not in the category of
parts that can only be exchanged with parts
identical in construction. Before mounting
parts and accessories, it is recommended to
contact your bicycle dealer or a vehicle ex­amination organisation (like TÜV, Dekra,
GTÜ...).

Identification- and anti manipulation plate

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Safety instructions (S-Pedelec)

Fairings

As a front fairing for Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec
you may use the Streamer fairing offered by
HP Velotechnik. 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.

The front fairing„Streamer“ on the S-Pedelec

S-Pedelec system

Instructions for the use and safety of the S­Pedelec systems are referred in the systems
manufacturer's manuals. Please read them
carefully before use.

No riding without accumulator

According to the regulations in your country,
it might not be allowed to ride the Scor­pion fs 26 S-Pedelec without a properly
charged accumulator installed. The accumula­tor provides electric energy for lighting sys­tem and brake light. Without accumulator,
these features will not work.

No alteration of parts

Caution! You are not allowed to
perform any work on the parts of the tri­cycle, especially frame, fork, 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.

Do not take kids with you

The transport of children with the Scor­pion fs 26 S-Pedelec is not allowed.
You are not allowed to mount a child's seat.

Trailers

Towing a child trailer is not allowed.

It is allowed to tow a trailer for goods (multi­track only). It must be type approved. It’s
weight must not exceed 40 kg.

Safety instructions

15

Handling instructions

Riding a recumbent tricycle

Learning the new riding technique

Your new tricycle has been assembled by
your dealer and adjusted together with you as
described on the pages 19 and following in the
chapter "Adjusting your new tricycle". Before
you sit down on your tricycle and enjoy your
first ride please make yourself familiar with
the instructions on riding technique and han­dling.

To ride this recumbent you will have to make
yourself acquainted with the different riding
position. Make sure that you and all other fu­ture users of this tricycle will have read this
manual carefully prior to the first ride. If you
are in doubt please consult your local dealer.

Before the first ride the users of this recum­bent have to practice and make themselves
familiar with the different handling. We rec­ommend to practice on a quiet road away
from traffic. Before you ride the tricycle in
traffic you must master the handling com­pletely.

Danger! Never touch the
ground with your feet while the tricycle is
still moving. The feet could be caught on
the ground and be pulled backwards and
dragged under the cross bar which could
lead to a serious injury. We strongly rec­ommend using a pedal binding system like
clipless pedals or toe clips and straps.

Keep all three wheels on the ground while
riding. If you are cornering too fast, your tri­cycle can be upset and fall over. Lean into
curves when turning sharply. At high speed,
keep your upper body quiet as any upper
body movements can influence the steering of
the tricycle.

Practice cornering away from traffic to learn
what speed is safe at a specific turning angle.

If you lift up a front wheel, immediately steer
in the opposite direction to bring it safely
back to the ground.

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 extra
support, not the handlebars. If you pull
firmly at the handlebars, the steering can
be damaged.

16

Danger! Please be aware that
due to your low seat height other road us­ers may notice you very late. Ride anticipa­tory with this in mind. This is especially
important while riding in darkness. You
yourself have a much better view than
others perceive you. Ride defensively. We
recommend mounting a well visible and re­flecting flag to the tricycle while using it in
traffic. Find more information about light­ing systems on page 42. Please ask your
dealer for more information.

Riding a recumbent tricycle

How to ride correctly and safely

Caution! Always carry your tri­cycle over stairs and curb stones. Do not
ride through big road holes. Especially
when road holes are filled with water it is
very difficult to guess how deep they really
are.

In case you hit such an obstacle frame and
steering may be damaged which can result in a
serious fall. At first, the damage may be unno­ticed. Please check your tricycle immediately
for deformations and cracks. If you are in
doubt please consult your local dealer.

Do not ride freehand

Danger! In order to ride safely
you have to keep both hands at the han­dlebar. Even when signalling keep at least
one hand at the handlebar. Otherwise, un­foreseen bumps in the road or oscillations
of the steering may lead to a serious fall.

How to ride correctly and safely

Always adjust your speed to the traffic, the
road and the weather conditions. Ride slowly
in curves and on unknown roads. Always ride
at a safe distance from other road users, and
when you ride in a group never ride side by
side.

When you approach a traffic light never ride
past the line of waiting cars since even the
most attentive car driver may not see you due
to your low riding position.

When riding the S-Pedelec, be aware of the
higher speed level this vehicle provides. It may
be unfamiliar for other people in traffic. Ride

defensively. Only ride at higher speeds where
and when this is safe!

Wear protective clothing

Riding a tricycle is a potentially dangerous
sport where accidents can happen even when
you take care of every safety instruction pre­scribed.

We recommend you to wear an approved bi­cycle helmet that fits well. Protect yourself by
wearing special sports clothing that fits tight
and is reflective. If you're wearing wide pants
use clips to protect them from getting caught
in the chain - or use an old fashioned method
and put the pants in your sockets.

When you fall with a recumbent you’ll usually
land on the side of your hips and your hands.
Wearing reinforced cycling shorts and gloves
reduces the danger of skin injuries considera­bly.

Use clipless pedals

The pedals of your recumbent tricycle can be
upgraded on demand with a binding system.
As soon as you are comfortable with riding
your Scorpion you should use those clipless
pedals. Due to the rigid connection between
shoe and pedal you don't have to keep your
foot on the pedals with pressure anymore.
This enables a more relaxed and round pedal­ling movement where you may even pull a lit­tle on the pedals. Without this connection to
the pedals your feet may come off suddenly
which may result in a fall. Modern system
pedals with binding therefore contribute to
safe riding.

At first you will have to practice with these
pedals to make sure that you can get off
quickly in a dangerous situation. Please read
the manual of the pedal manufacturer that
comes with this manual and have your dealer
explain the use of the pedals to you. In the
beginning set the release force of the binding

Handling instructions

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Riding a recumbent tricycle

to a low value to make sure you can get off
safely.

Please use exclusively the original shoe plates
/ cleats from the manufacturer of the pedals,
do not use any other brand. If you're using
shoe plates that are not authorised the bind­ing system won't work properly.

Slowly increase the strain

We recommend you to perform only short
rides without much power during the first
weeks.

Always use a low gear and ride with a high
pedalling frequency. Only after having ac­quired some training do increase the strain
slowly.

When you ride on a recumbent you use dif­ferent muscles than on a conventional bicycle,
and they have to be trained first. The very
high position of the bottom bracket requires
your muscles and blood transport system to
slowly familiarise with the new position.

In case of an overload the blood circulation in
your legs may be affected which shows in loss
of power, a prickling in the toes, falling asleep
of the legs or cramps. When you feature a
sporty way of riding it can take up to 6
months until you have become accustomed to
your new recumbent.

If there is pain in your knees occuring while
riding this is usually the result of too much
power put into pedalling. The good support of
the back sometimes misleads to putting the
full power of the legs in the pedal, similar to
the leg training machines in a fitness center.
When you repeat it regularly it is harmful for
the knees. Pain in the knees often results from
an overuse of the muscles in the knee that can
also be strengthened by exercise.

Also, a wrong adjustment of the front boom
to the leg length (in most cases too short) can
lead to pain in the knees.

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Adjusting your new tricycle

Your position on the recumbent bicycle is es­sential for your riding comfort, well-being and
efficient cycling. Therefore you should adjust
the frame, seat, handlebar and suspension to
your individual requirements.

In order to adapt the bicycle as closely as pos­sible to your body dimensions and to find
your ideal position you need to adjust the
front boom, seat and handlebars.

Danger! All procedures de­scribed here require 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.

If your tricycle is equipped with the optional
front boom-quick adjust, please read the in­structions in the separate manual in addition
to the following instructions.

Adjusting the seat position

For all Scorpion models, there are two alter­native Seats available: The BodyLink
the ErgoMesh
tailed setting options for both seats are de­scribed.

On the Gekko models, the seat is integrated
into the frame and remains on the tricycle.

The BodyLink®-Sitz for Scorpion,
Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs, Scorpion fs 26
/ S-Pedelec /Enduro,
Scorpion plus 20 /26

The BodyLink seat allows adjustment of
length, seat back angle and lower seat angle.
The adjustment of the seat length and the
proper seat angle is crucial for a comfortable
feeling while riding your recumbent.

®

seat. In the following, the de-

®

-seat and

The upper curve of the seat back in the area
of the shoulder blades determines the correct
seat length: Through this shape the shoulder
and neck area is lifted from the recumbent
position so that the head rests in a natural and
relaxed position. For this reason you should­n't need a head rest if you have the right seat
position. On long rides, a head rest can in­crease your riding comfort as you can relax
your neck for a few seconds by leaning back.
You can mount our custom headrest to your
existing seat.

The seat is too small when you have the im­pression that your back is pressed too much
into a "hunchback". It is too large when you
have the impression that the seat angle is too
far leaned back when you are in the most up­right position, or when you hit the upper seat
edge with the back of your head when you
look upwards.

Handling instructions

Seat adjustment on tricycles with BodyLink®-seats

Adjusting the seat length

Take off the seat cover (see page 21). Open
the quick release lever for the seat back angle
adjustment, so that the seat is not bent with
inner tension. Loosen the 4 screws at the in­ner side of the seat back with an allen key
SW4 a few turns. Step behind your tricycle
and hold the seat back with both hands. Pull
or push the seat back to achieve the pre­ferred seat length. To achieve the smallest

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Adjusting your new tricycle

possible seat length, move the 2 upper screws
from the top to the middle holes.

Tighten all 4 screws with 5–6 Nm. Move the
seat back rest to the preferred angle and
close the quick release lever firmly. Reinstall
the seat cover

Caution! Do not loosen or
tighten the 4 screws in the lower seat part
to adjust the seat length. Maximum tighten­ing torque of these screws is 3–4 Nm.

Caution! To avoid noise from
the seat when loaded, the contact sur­faces between the two seat shells need to
be separated by self-adhesive plastic sheets
and all contact surfaces of seat and seat
mountings and frame need to be lubricated
with grease.

Length adjustment of the Airflow cushion

The optional Airflow-cushion consists of two
parts that connect in a V-type shape. Loosen
the Velcro mounting of the upper part, and
place it in the desired position, than fasten the
Velcro.

Adjusting the seat back angle

A great advantage of the BodyLink® seat on
your Scorpion fs 26 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 aluminium seat mounting.
You can adjust the seat back angle by 10 de­grees by simply opening the quick release le-

ver. In the medium seat position the angle is
about 35° from horizontal.

Adjusting the seat back angle is easy when you
push the seat back with your hands on the
backside close to the seat mounting into the
desired position. By pulling at the upper seat
edge, tension may be created which causes
the adjustment mechanism to lock up.

Because of the flexibility of the BodyLink®
seat and the special shape of the seat mount­ings, the seat effectively pivots around a cen­tral axis, approximately in the area of the
lower lumbar vertebrae. This is the place
where you support most of your pedalling
force while riding, so this point determines
the distance to the pedals. The advantage of
this design is that you adjust the distance from
the seat to the bottom bracket only once as
described above; a change in the seat angle
does not require an adjustment of the front
boom.

Adjusting the front seat edge

The front seat edge can be slightly lowered to
accommodate smaller riders. With a lower
front seat edge, it is easier to put your feet on
the ground without pressure from the seat
edge on the back of your legs. With a higher
front seat edge, the seat will give more sup­port and avoid the feeling of „sliding down the
seat“ that occurs with upright seat angles.

To adjust the front seat edge, open the quick
release lever at both the lower and the upper
seat half, so that the seat is not under inner
tension. Thus you need less force for the ad­justment. Push or pull the seat front edge
firmly to reach the desired position and close
the quick release lever firmly. Then adjust the
seat back angle as described above.

If the quick release lever pressure is to loose
when closed, open the lever and turn the
screw on the end of the quick release axle
clockwise. The low profile design of the screw
head gives more clearance for the drive train.

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Adjusting your new tricycle

Adjusting the lumbar support

The BodyLink® seat is ergonomically shaped
and supports the natural S-curve of your spi­ne. Forces from pedalling are supported in the
area of your lower back just above your hips.
The amount of support in this area (lumbar
support) is adjustable by moving the seat back
and lower seat against each other.

To get more lumbar support, lower the seat
front edge and put the seat back in a more
reclined position.

To get less lumbar support, rise the front seat
edge and put the seat back more upright.

For maximum adjustment, loosen the 4
screws for the seat length adjustment in the
seat back. Thus the lobes of the lower seat
part can move more easily into the desired
shape. Tighten the screws and quick releases
as described above.

Caution! The three quick re­leases have to be closed firmly (tightening
force 15-20 kg / 45 lbs) to safely hold the
seat. You must not open them while riding.
After they have been closed the imprint
"close" must be visible. If the quick releases
are not properly tightened the seat can
move while riding and you may lose con­trol over your tricycle.
Please pay attention to the instructions
about quick release levers on page 8.

Seat cushion

The standard seat cushion consists of a 1,4 cm
thick layer of flexible EVA foam. This is a black
foam material with closed cells that is also
used in the production of high quality camping
mats. It feels very comfortable without ap­pearing too soft or spongy. It is waterproof so
you can dry your seat with a sweep of your
hand in case your bicycle has become wet.

In order to take off the seat cushion lift up the
upper part a little bit from the seat. Then you
grab the cushion on both sides together with
the end of the Velcro that sticks out slightly
and remove the cushion slowly. In case the
Velcro comes off fasten it again with a good
glue.

Caution! The seat cushion is fas­tened with Velcro and you can take it off.
For this purpose it is important not to
simply grab the foam and take it off since
the Velcro could come off.

Caution! Never expose the seat
cushion to extreme heat or focused
sunlight. The material warms up consid­erably. The heat may melt the glue of the
Velcro. The seat cushion can be damaged
when the rays of the sun are bundled
through a lens. Take care to never leave
any bubble wrap on the seat in the sun.
The air bubbles in the film act like a burn­ing glass and shrink the seat cushion.

For better ventilation, the Airflow Cushion is
available as accessory. This cushion consists of
several layers: A rigid mesh and a soft mesh,
which provides for an approximately 1 cm
thick air cushion with excellent circulation.
These two layers are wrapped up in a cover
that consists of fine mesh like it is known
from high quality rucksacks. You can wash the
Airflow Cushion at 30° centigrade and it dries
very quickly.

The seat cushion suffers from wear by con­stant use. The mesh parts under punctual
pressure can be pressed together perma­nently after some time of usage. In order to
still provide a good riding comfort, the Air-

Handling instructions

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Adjusting your new tricycle

flow Cushion features additional rigid mesh
padding.

Raincover

To keep the seat dry when your tricycle is
parked you can additionally purchase a rain­cover. It can be carried in the optional Micro­bag or in the bag the ErgoMesh seat is
equipped standard with.

Caution! Don’t sit down on the

raincover. It may get damaged.

The ErgoMesh®-seat for Scorpion,
Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs, Scorpion fs 26
/S-Pedelec /Enduro, Scorpion plus 20 /26

The ErgoMesh® seat is ergonomically shaped
and supports the natural S-curve of your spi­ne. Forces from pedalling are supported in the
area of your lower back just above your hips
(lumbar support).

Eight tension belts on the back side of the
seat allow the adjustment oft the seat net to
your needs.

Does the seat feel to soft or gives you the
feeling of sitting on the seat frame, increase
the tension of the belts on the back side of
the seat.

Is it hard or uncomfortable, or do you feel li­ke slipping off when going through curves, re­lease the belts in the relating area.

It may be necessary to put a high force on the
belts to apply sufficient tension to the belts. If
it can not be done by hand, make use of a flat
nose pliers and pull the lose end of the belts
firmly. To easily loosen the belt, pull up the
round end of the strap retainer.

®

The angle of all ErgoMesh

-seats can be ad-

justed. Loosen the upper and the lower quick-

release lever – the middle lever should remain
closed.

Move the seat into the desired angle. Then
close the upper and lower quick-release lever,
regarding the sheets are completely covered
by the hole diameter of the clamping surface.

To adapt the tricycle perfectly to your needs,
we offer the following versions of the Ergo-

®

-Seat besides the standard version.

Mesh

ErgoMesh®-seat standard (l.) and ErgoMesh® HS (r.)

The ErgoMesh®XL-versions

All ErgoMesh

®

-seats are available as XL ver­sion. These are 3 cm longer and 5 cm wider
than the standard versions. They are meant to
give strongly build persons a comfortable seat
option.

®

The ErgoMesh

The ErgoMesh

plus versions

®

-plus seats have been designed
to simplify getting on and off the tricycle.
With a plus of 11 cm seat height compared to

®

the ErgoMesh

-standard seats, they give you a

better overview in traffic.

Caution! When using the Ergo­Mesh® plus seats, be careful when riding
through bends. Due to the increased
height the tricycle may tend to tip over
easily.

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Adjusting your new tricycle

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 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 pedalling 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.

The Gekko mesh-seat remains on the tricycle when fold­ing

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 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 aluminium
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.

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

Handling instructions

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Adjusting your new tricycle

The head rest

Both seat types can be equipped with a head /
neck rest which is adjustable in height and an­gle.

To relax the muscles in your neck on long
rides you can purchase a head / neck rest to
mount on the seat frame. 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.

Use the long holes and the screw hidden un­der the cushion (BodyLink
mounting clamp (ErgoMesh
for setting up the correct position. (There is
also a mounting clamp with quick-release lev­ers available.) It may be necessary to cut the
two tubes protruding the clamp on the under­side on ErgoMesh

®

head rest to prevent them from touching your
back.

®

-seat) or the

®

- and Gekko seat)

- and respectively Gekko

Caution! Do not push or carry
your tricycle on the head rest, this may
damage the head rest or the seat!

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Adjusting to your size

Adjusting 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.

Lösen der Klemmschrauben zum Verstellen des Tretla­gerauslegers.

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.

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. Thus the chain is not under tension.

seat distance on a recumbent can be slightly
longer than on a conventional bicycle.

While you are pedalling, the ball of your foot
should be positioned above the centre 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, pedalling
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.

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 tricycle 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.

Handling instructions

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.

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-

Adjust the front boon so that your knee will not be fully
straightened when pedalling.

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Adjusting to your size

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 cycle of the frame’s
cross bar, depending on the rider’s shoe size.
Please check before riding your tricycle 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.

The rear end of the front boon must never be visible in
the clamping slot.

Tighten the bolts with a torque wrench
(tightening torque 14–16 Nm). On your first
ride check whether there is sufficient clamp­ing.

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.

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The plastic bush between front boom and
main frame must be visible at all time.