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  • Page 1 User Manual Kaleidoscopic as life...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Introduction ............................. 1 Veleon and its components ..................... 2 Getting started ..........................3 Advice for the driver ........................6 Designated usage ........................6 Checking screws and steering mechanism ................6 Regulatory requirements ......................6 Using a children’s bicycle seat ....................6 Intense usage ...........................
  • Page 4 Fastening torque for bolted connections ................18 Separating the frame and the front end ................19 Quick release skewers ......................20 Adjusting the gear shift ......................21 Adjusting the brakes ......................21 Adjusting the cable steering (if available) ................22 Adjusting the damper ......................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Please always consider the road traffic regulations and ride with foresight and consideration, as not to endanger yourself or others. The Adomeit Group GmbH wishes you a great time with your Veleon and a safe journey at all times.

  • Page 6: Veleon And Its Components

    Introduction 1.1 Veleon and its components stem Lockout (suspension) bell handlebar quick release skewers Front brake tires wheel chain guard inner bearing crankset pedals chain rear derailleur mudguard saddle rear brake...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Should the Veleon be delivered assembled, the following assembly steps will be omitted. You should only pay attention to possible transport damage and check the tire pressure. Before your first ride, Veleon has to be taken out of the package, checked for completeness and assembled correctly. The following parts have to be enclosed.
  • Page 8 Getting started Veleon is assembled as described below. Front end: 1. Unscrew the brake caliper incl. adapter from steering knuckle. 2. Mount the mudguards • The mudguard bracket is to be attached to the steering knuckle with two screws. The additional arm (riveted to mudguard) is fixed with the rear bolt of the brake caliper adapter.
  • Page 9 Getting started 6. Install the enclosed “Clix” quick release skewers into the clamping jaws. • The quick release lever should be attached to the jaw without slot (image 2-3). The safety nut should prevent twisting of the locknut. Connect the frame with the front end. (For details, see chapter 4.1 "Connecting the frame and front end").

  • Page 10: Advice For The Driver

    Advice for the driver Designated usage Veleon is a tilting trike for the urban environment. It is designed to ride on paved roads and dirt roads. We explicitly advice you that Veleon is not designed to ride over trackless terrain. Such improper use can lead to serious damage of the vehicle.

  • Page 11: Intense Usage

    Advice for the driver Intense usage Like all mechanical components, Veleon is exposed to heavy stress and thus is subject to wear and tear. Different materials and components can react differently to the exposure regarding wear and tiredness. If the life span of a component is exceeded, the part can fail suddenly and lead to serious injuries.

  • Page 12: Establishing Readiness To Travel

    Establishing readiness to travel Establishing readiness to travel Checking the connection between frame and front end Frame and front end are connected with quick release skewers. Their position has to be checked prior to every ride. The rear part must be positioned so that it forms a right angle to the front axle. The height of the frame has to be adjusted so that the lower jaws occupy the free space provided in the front (image 4-2 and 4-3).
  • Page 13 Establishing readiness to travel ADVICE The correct positioning of the front end is crucial for the drivability of Veleon. You should therefore check the correct positioning prior to every ride. image 4-4: Position of the connecting bolt The connecting bolts (1) should be checked for correct positioning prior to every ride. Incorrectly positioned and/or loose bolts can be dangerous.

  • Page 14: Checking And Adjusting The Saddle

    Establishing readiness to travel Checking and adjusting the saddle 4.2.1 Checking the saddle height One pedal has to be at the lowest point. Sit down on the saddle and place your heel on the pedal. If you sit upright on the saddle and your knee is straight, the saddle has the right height. 4.2.2 Adjusting the saddle height, saddle tilt and saddle position This formula shows, at what height the saddle should be pre-positioned: 0,885 x inseam...

  • Page 15: Checking And Adjusting The Handlebar

    Establishing readiness to travel Checking and adjusting the handlebar 4.3.1 Checking the handlebar height The lower you set the handlebar, the farther you have to tilt your upper body forward. This increases the strain on your wrists, arms, and upper body, and you need to bend your back more. The higher you set the handlebar, the more upright you sit.

  • Page 16: Checking The Brakes

    Establishing readiness to travel Checking the brakes 4.4.1 Assignment of the brakes The right brake lever controls the rear wheel brake. The left brake lever controls the front wheel brakes 4.4.2 Lock function of the front brake image 4-7: Brake lever in loose position image 4-8: Brake lever in closed position If you want to use the lock function of the front brake, pull the brake lever and move the small crank (1) to the left.

  • Page 17: Use The Lockout (Suspension)

    Establishing readiness to travel Use the lockout (suspension) The lever shown in image 4-9 triggers the lockout for the suspension. If the larger lever (1) is pushed forward, the damper is set much harder. In this way the damper compresses a lot less at the same pressure.

  • Page 18: Checking The Tilt Lock

    4-10: Grip shift lever for the tilt lock In position 2, the tilting of the Veleon is limited to 10 °. This setting can be used for acclimatization and for slow rides. We recommend position 1 with 30 ° tilting for complete maneuverability and cycling dynamics.

  • Page 19: Checking The Toe Angle

    Checking the steering system If Veleon has a rod steering, it doesn’t usually require a correction and this chapter can be skipped. Apart from checking the toe angle as described prior, it is very important to regularly check the tension of the steering cable.

  • Page 20: Steering System

    (broken braids) is visible, the cable has to be replaced immediately. The cable has to be exchanged by a specialist, e.g. the bike shop where you bought the Veleon. Pay attention to the service manual of the steering system.

  • Page 21: Useful Tips

    The allowed maximum weight of the Veleon is 200kg (including the driver). The Veleon itself weighs between 21,5 and 46kg, depending on the version. For optimum handling, it must be ensured that the Veleon is evenly loaded when loading heavily. Please also use the possibility to load the luggage carrier. Greasing the bike Bicycle chains are among the spare parts.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Veleon

    Adjusting Veleon image 5-2: Less favorable run of chain Adjusting Veleon Fastening torque for bolted connections The following fastening torque is recommended for bolted connections. For your own safety, the bolted connections should always be mounted and checked by a specialist.

  • Page 23: Separating The Frame And The Front End

    Adjusting Veleon Separating the frame and the front end One of the distinctive features of Veleon is the possibility to separate the frame from the front end in a few easy steps. • Unfold the kickstand (optional) • Attach the support wheel for the load box (chap. 8.3.1.3, for buggyfunction) •...

  • Page 24: Quick Release Skewers

    Adjusting Veleon To reassemble Veleon, the steps of Chap. 6.2 in reverse order. Please make sure that the rear part is aligned perpendicular to the front axle! (see chap. 4.1) Veleon is now ready for the next ride. Quick release skewers...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Gear Shift

    Adjusting Veleon image 6-7: Saddle image 6-8: Rear wheel image 6-10: Lower clamping jaw image 6-9: Upper clamping jaw Adjusting the gear shift Because of the complexity of adjusting the shift system, it is recommended that the shift system is only adjusted by a specialist.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Cable Steering (If Available)

    Adjusting Veleon Adjusting the cable steering (if available) To adjust the cable tension and toe angle, loosen the locknuts at first (4). The track adjustment is done by turning the threaded sleeve (2) (image 6-12). The adjusting screws (3) left and right regulate the cable tension. To adjust the cable tension first the locknuts (1) have to be loosened.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Damper

    Adjusting Veleon Adjusting the damper The hardness can be adjusted via the air pressure in the damper. The damper can be pumped up to a pressure of about 15 bar. The hardness of the damper should be adjusted to the respective load.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance General maintenance It is recommended that Veleon is only serviced by a specialist. If the maintenance is done arbitrary, the risk of mistakes, and thus the danger while using Veleon, increases. Retorque the bottom bracket screws It is highly recommended to check the fastening screws for the bottom bracket (1) and the crank (2) regularly and retorque them if needed.

  • Page 29: Accessory And Replacement Parts

    This is the only way to guarantee an appealing appearance for a long period of time. Please contact your specialist dealer, if the cargo box can’t be properly attached to Veleon, even though it was used carefully.

  • Page 30: Attaching The Cargo Box

    Attaching the cargo box The cargo box is connected to Veleon with three screws. Primary attaching points are two M8x40 and one M6x20 screw. Apart from that, the box is fastened with a tension belt. To attach the cargo box, lower the box from upfront onto the front.

  • Page 31: The Support Wheel

    Accessory and replacement parts 8.3.1.3 The support wheel image 8-4: Front end with cargo box image 8-5: Cargo box with support wheel The cargo box can be optionally equipped with a support wheel. The support wheel makes it possible to use the front end with the cargo box as trolley or stroller (image 8-4 and-8-5). Separate the front end from the frame at first (see chapter 6.2).
  • Page 32 Accessory and replacement parts image 8-8: Quick release open.] image 8-9: Quick release closed] In order to steer the transport or stroller easier, the steering has to be blocked with the locking pin. The pin has to be inserted from the top into the silver fixation plate (image 8-10). image 8-10: Pin connects steering plate (black) with the fixing plate (silver) "...

  • Page 33: Isofix Anchorage System

    Safety seats that use the Isofix system can be attached to the anchorage system and are therefore safely attached to Veleon. In combination with the supporting wheel, Veleon can then be used as a stroller or a jogger.

  • Page 34: Children's Seat Bench

    Accessory and replacement parts 8.3.2 Children’s seat bench The optional children’s seat bench was specially designed for Veleon and holds up to two children. To satisfy highest quality standards, we are using 5-point seatbelts that reliably prevent the child’s hip to move sideways.
  • Page 35 Accessory and replacement parts To attach the back of the seat bench, the tension belt has to be wrapped around the steering tube and fastened (image 8-19). In addition, carriage bolts and knurled nuts are used to attach the back rest to the cargo bike itself.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Belt System

    Accessory and replacement parts 8.3.2.2 Adjusting the belt system The belt system can be easily adjusted for differently sized children. The grooves in the back rest are designed in a way that the belt shackle can be put through. Like this, the height of the belt system can be adjusted easily and quickly.

  • Page 37: Shield

    Accessory and replacement parts 8.3.3 Shield The shield has two functions. On one hand it serves as a windshield for the children that are transported in the cargo box. On the other hand, the shield can be folded down to close the box. The shield can be additionally equipped with a lock to make the box lockable.
  • Page 38 Accessory and replacement parts image 8-26: Open quick release at spring image 8-25: Bending the springs The quick releases have to be closed while cycling!

  • Page 39: Rain Cover

    Accessory and replacement parts 8.3.4 Rain cover The shield can be extended to a complete rain protection with the rain cover. Beside the protection against rain, the rain cover is also a precaution against children getting their hands into the front wheels.
  • Page 40 Accessory and replacement parts image 8-32: Tension belt for seat bench image 8-31: Headpiece image 8-33: Completely mounted rain cover image 8-34: Sideview rain cover If the seat bench is already mounted, the tension belt has to be released for the headpiece to be mounted.

  • Page 41: Lighting

    Accessory and replacement parts 8.3.5 Lighting Veleon can be equipped with one or two dynamo hub dynamos brand name SON. These are installed in the front wheels. The rear light is mounted either on the fender or on the luggage rack and connected via a plug-in cable with the headlight.

  • Page 42: Ec-Declaration Of Conformity Original

    Qualitätssicherungssystem (Anh. X der MRL 2006/42/EG) ― Name, address: Adomeit Group GmbH, 102 47 Berlin, Frankfurter Allee 2, Deutschland No. of the EC-Type Examination Certificate: PN20160425 The technical documentation has been prepared in accordance with Annex VII A of Directive 2006/42 / EC and may be submitted on request to the competent market surveillance authority.

  • Page 43: User Manual Of Heinzmann Directpower System

    The following operating instructions come directly from the manufacturer Heinzmann. The manufacturer is the sole author of this manual. The Adomeit Group GmbH assumes no liability for its content. The content of this manual is the sole responsibility of Heinzmann.
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