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MANUAL Tricycle Vasco Huka makes your world easier www,huka.nl/en version 04/21...
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Your notes Extend your standard warranty to 10 YEARS VIA WWW.HUKA.NL/ en/warranty...
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Congratulations on your new Vasco Would you like to cycle without worrying? With your Vasco we like to make your world easier. You would probably rather go cycling than read the manual. This is why we have put together a manual containing the most important and necessary information on the safe use of the Vasco.
Contents General Indication & application Warranty EU Declaration of conformity First bike ride on the Vasco Safe on the road Boarding & cycling Brakes Pedal assisted bicycle Pedal assistance & walking aid Battery indication Moving and carrying the bike Product description...
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Setting the saddle height Setting the saddle depth Setting the saddle angle Setting the handlebar height Setting the stem angle Setting the steering angle Wheels Tyre pressure Best maintenance Vasco Cleaning Tyre pressure & tread Bonding Spokes Chain Brakes Lighting...
• The Vasco complies with all the laws and regulations that apply to the use of public roads. • The use of the Vasco as a racing or motocross bike is beyond normal use and responsibility of Huka. • It is your responsibility to act according to the specific safety requirements of the country you are cycling in.
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ADVICE FROM TONNIE Write down the frame and key number of your Vasco below. The number is important for guarantees, repairs or in case your bike is stolen to report to your insurance company. The number can be found just above the bottom bracket on the back of the seat post on the frame tube.
And equipped with the CE mark that can be identified by the: labels on the tricycle's main frame and illustrated in the Warranty section of this manual. Signed on behalf of Huka, R. Lotgerink, Managing Director Date: 15 April 2021...
The time has come. Your first experience on your own Vasco! Whatever bike ride you do, your safety comes first! If it is your first time cycling on a Huka tricycle, you may have to get used to it. The most important tip we can give you is that you have to relax as much as possible while cycling.
• The Vasco is largely made of aluminium, which is considered non- flammable. The other materials used, such as plastic, rubber and so on, are not fireproof. • Wear a suitable bicycle helmet and reflective clothing to increase visibility on the road.
This reduces the risk of falling. Pedal assisted bicycle Your Vasco is equipped with pedal assistance. The electric motor is activated as soon as you start pedalling. Pedalling then becomes lighter. If you stop pedalling, the pedalling assistance stops too.
To move or carry the bike, you can grab it by the carrier at the back and by the head tube at the front. We recommend that at least two people should be used to lift the bike. When lifting, also hold the handlebars to prevent the front wheel and handlebars from turning and possibly causing injury. www.huka.nl/en...
This construction and finish guarantee years of cycling pleasure. Drive The Vasco has its own specially designed drive system on the rear wheels. This drive (by means of a differential) ensures that the bicycle does not twist and that bends can be taken easily. The...
With a good chain tension your Vasco will pedal lightly and you will not hear the chain. If you notice that the chain is too slack, have it adjusted by your Huka dealer.
• Various (modified) pedals are available as an option. Gears Your Vasco is equipped with an 8-speed hub of Shimano type Nexus that is tuned for the Vasco. When you take delivery of your Vasco, your Huka dealer will have checked and set the gears correctly.
The carrier is made of aluminium. There are several possibilities to carry the luggage. Ask your Huka dealer about this, so that the right materials can be used and the whole thing can be assembled safely. With the Vasco, the battery-pack is mounted under the carrier.
Electric pedal assistance The Vasco is equipped with electric pedal assistance as standard. The central motor is mounted on the frame, including a battery pack. There is also a clear display with controls mounted on the handlebar. Pass Vario pedal assistance With the Pas Vario support, you pedal along and the pedalling is supported by the electric motor.
Tightening torque (nm) Adjusting handlebar bolts as indicated on adjustable handlebars 21-23 Central stem bolt Bolt seating system Rear wheel nuts Wheel nuts for Failure to properly tighten components can lead to unsafe situations. Observe the prescribed tightening torques. www.huka.nl/en...
Optimal use When you deliver your new Huka, the parts have been adjusted to your body and to your wishes. To make sure you are comfortable, there are adjustment possibilities for the saddle and the handlebars. Setting the saddle height 1.
2. Pull or push the handlebar to the desired height. Make sure that the stem remains in the frame enough, so that the safety marking ''MIN'' is not visible. 3. Tighten the stem bolt again securely according to the specified torque on page 19. Adjust handlebar height www.huka.nl/en...
ADVICE FROM TONNIE Before you start cycling, check that the wheels run smoothly and do not creak when you ride. Squeaking noises often indicate a loose spoke or a defective bearing. Contact your Huka dealer if this is the case.
Always make sure you inflate the tyres properly. This will prevent wear and tear on the tyres of your Vasco. It is also a more pleasant ride and you can react better to braking and steering movements. The right tyre pressure has been reached when you can still press the tyre just a little with your thumb.
If a bubble appears, the valve is leaking and must be replaced. If the profile is less than 1 mm deep, the tyres need to be replaced. Your Huka dealer can help you with this.
Bonding Have you discovered that one of the Vasco's tyres is flat? Your Huka dealer can of course fix it. But if you want to do it yourself, here are the instructions: You will need: a repair kit (with tyre levers, glue, stickers and sandpaper), a jack, scissors, a bicycle pump and a bucket of water.
The spoke check is easy to carry out by strumming your finger along the spokes as you would on a guitar. A spoke with a different tone will probably be loose. Your Huka dealer can do the repair for you. Chain The chain should be cleaned and lubricated every quarter.
See picture on the right. The rear light of the Vasco is switched on by pressing the black button on the rear light once. By pressing it twice, the lamp will blink a few times and the automatic is switched on.
Replacing compontents Is your Vasco defective or do components need to be replaced? We advise you to have this done by your Huka dealer. By doing this you will prevent the manufacturer's guarantee from expiring.
Specifications Standard version anti-corrosion treated steel Frame material Finishing outdoor quality epoxy powder coating Color matt black (RAL9005) or white (RAL9016) Wheels aluminum rim and galvanized hub with stainless steel spokes Tyres A-brand anti-leak tyres Drive freewheel with differential in rear axle Shimano Nexus 8 gear hub Gear hub Ananda 250W - mid motor...
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Height adjustment handlebar in mm (F) Handlebar width in mm Maximum load in kg 55-507 Front tyre size in ETRTO Front tyre size in inches 24 x 2,15 Tyre size rear in ETRTO 55-406 20 x 2,15 Tyre size rear in inches www.huka.nl/en...
Removal of product Are you no longer using the Vasco? Then contact your Huka dealer. They can guide you through a possible sale or trade-in. If you want to dispose of your tricycle, you can also contact your local waste disposal company. They will dispose of the tricycle...
We advise you to have the bicycle checked by your Huka dealer before selling it, so you can be sure that the Vasco will be sold in good condition. Do you want to buy a used Huka bicycle? Then we advise you to have it checked by your Huka dealer.
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Extend your standard WARRANTY to 10 YEARS VIA WWW.HUKA.NL/ en/warranty www.huka.nl/en...
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Our bikes can be used by anyone. Unlimited. If you like it and it offers you the functionality you are looking for, then a Huka fits you. Our team works together with visible pleasure on (new) solutions. That is what we go for every day.
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