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  • Page 1: Operating Manual

    recumbent technology Operating manual and service instructions August 2011 2011 Velotechnik...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content General safety instructions Maintenance and care Intended use – 3 Wear and tear – 33 The first miles – 3 Brakes – 33 Legal requirements – 3 Gear system – 35 Load capacity – 4 Chain – 36 Carrying luggage – 4 Chain tubes –...
  • Page 3 Introduction Dear customer, thank you for buying a recumbent bike designed by HP V and congratulations on the purchase of your ELOTECHNIK new Speedmachine! With the Speedmachine, a high-quality sports bike, you will enjoy many years of exhilarating riding pleasure. Your safety and your satisfaction are our main concern.
  • Page 4 Introduction The manuals of component manufacturers The instructions in this manual apply only to a such as the brake manufacturer, the gear sys- completely assembled Speedmachine with tem manufacturer, and the pedal manufacturer standard parts from the series production of also belong to this manual.They give detailed HP V ELOTECHNIK...

  • Page 5: General Safety Instructions

    General safety instructions Intended use Legal requirements Your Speedmachine is a bicycle for the use on When you ride your bike on the public road it streets and surfaced roads. must comply with national legislation and guidelines.These will vary from country to This bicycle is not designed for the use in rac- country.

  • Page 6: Load Capacity

    HP Velotechnik .The maximum load of the those largs hooks later. rear rack is 25 kg (57 lbs), the maximum load of the lowrider rack is 25 kg (57 lbs).

  • Page 7: Transport In The Car

    Transport in the car Added parts and accessories The best way of transporting your bicycle is Additional accessories may impair the function inside the car.Take care that it does not lie on of your Speedmachine.We advise you to gen- the derailleur. erally ask your dealer before you mount any special parts or accessories to your bicycle.

  • Page 8: Replacement Of Parts

    General Safety Instructions Replacement of parts Final assembly The replacement of parts relevant for safety Your bike has been delivered to your specialist (especially brakes, lighting system, stem, handle- dealer only partly assembled. bar, fork, drive train, suspension elements) should only be done with original parts by a Your dealer has carefully finished the assembly, bicycle mechanic, since it requires a certain de- perhaps altered the specification of your bike...

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Leg Length

    Adjusting the leg length Before the first ride: adjusting your Adjusting the leg length: moving the new Speedmachine front boom The seating position is essential for your riding In order to adjust the leg length you have to comfort, well-being and efficient cycling on the move the front boom (the front part of the Speedmachine.Therefore you should adjust the frame where the cranks are mounted) within...
  • Page 10 Adjusting the leg length In order to check the adjustments have anoth- For riders with a short leg length the front er person hold the bicycle while you are sit- boom has to be cut by a bicycle mechanic, so ting on the recumbent.
  • Page 11 The plastic spacer between front boom and main frame must be The rear end of the front boon may never be visible in the visible at all time. clamping slot. Caution! The minimum insertion depth of the front boom into the main frame is 10 cm (4").
  • Page 12 Adjusting the leg length When moving the bottom bracket tube your dealer has to adjust the chain length. By default the Speedmachine comes with a very long chain so that the adjustment range of the bicy- cle can be fully used without the need to lengthen the chain.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Seat Position

    Adjusting the seat position Adjusting the seat length Tighten all 4 screws with 5–6 Nm. Move the seat back rest to the preferred angle and close Your Speedmachine is equipped either with the quick release lever firmly. Reinstall the seat the ErgoMesh mesh seat or the adjustable ®...
  • Page 14 Adjusting the seat position Adjusting the lumbar support Adjusting the seat back angle is easy when you push the seat closely to the seat mount into The BodyLink seat is ergonomically shaped ® the desired position. By pulling at the upper and supports the natural S-curve of your seat edge, you would twist the seat, creating spine.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Handlebars

    Adjusting the handlebars Adjusting the above seat steering There are two versions of above seat steering available for the Speedmachine: Tiller steering (pictured) and Aerobar steering. Both feature a length-adjustable stem which fixes the handle- bars to the fork. The stem has three clamping connections where the tubes are slotted and connected with a clamping screw.The connections are in particular the connection stem/fork, the con-...
  • Page 16 Adjusting the handlebars Adjusting the under seat steering Pull the handlebar together with the upper part of the stem towards yourself so that handlebars there is enough room between your thighs Your Speedmachine with under seat steering is and the handlebar for pedaling.Then check the equipped with an „indirect“...

  • Page 17: Handlebar Grips

    Position the rear rod end on top of the mount If the handlebars turn in a stem that is not suf- at the stem and reassemble the screw and self- ficiently clamped the handlebars or the stem securing nut with 6–8 Nm. Check the correct might be damaged or deformed.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Suspension

    Adjusting the suspension Purpose of the adjustment of the Suspension and damping suspension The suspension systems of the suspension fork and the rear swing arm are fitted with the ac- Your Speedmachine is fitted with a rear swing tual spring and a seperate damper. Often, the arm for the suspension of the rear wheel and terms suspension and damping are used inap- optionally with a suspension fork for the front...
  • Page 19 Adjusting to load You should always set the damping as low as possible to give the bicycle the possibility to The luggage rack of the Speedmachine is quickly react even to several bumps in a row. mounted to the suspended part of the frame. That way your luggage is also fully suspended You can ride the Speedmachine with a consid- and it spares the material.
  • Page 20 Adjusting the suspension: suspension fork Adjusting the suspension fork Caution! When you turn the cap take care The front fork of the Speedmachine comes that it is always screwed into the outer tube with a "Concept S2" suspension system.The with at least 5 complete turns.To check un- suspension travel is about 54 mm.The fork screw the cap completely anti-clockwise.

  • Page 21: Suspension Fork

    Choosing the spring stiffness of the If the spring stiffness should not meet your re- quirements you can order a spring with anoth- suspension fork er spring stiffness through your dealer and Your suspension fork comes standard with a have it mounted there. medium spring that covers a wide range of load and riding styles.The preload is fixed to For more information for your specialist deal-...
  • Page 22 Adjusting the suspension: rear swing arm Adjusting the rear suspension ele- Steel spring rear shock D DV-22 ment The preload determines how far the suspen- sion compresses when you are sitting on the Danger! While adjusting the rear suspen- bicycle while standing still. sion element never load the bicycle e.g.
  • Page 23 Danger! Take care that the rear wheel or mudguard or suspension element never hit the frame, seat, rear rack or luggage box while the suspension is fully compressed. Therefore relax the spring completely by turning the spring retention disc on the thread of the spring element as far as possi- ble (before this, take out the possibly exi- sting safety spring ring of its slot in the thre-...
  • Page 24 Adjusting the suspension: rear swing arm Air shock DT.S XM180 Recommended pressure settings WISS Please follow the instructions in the separate load pressure manual from the rear shock manufacturer. – 80 kg (183 lbs) 7,5 bar –100 kg (230 lbs) 9,0 bar This rear shock contains pressurized air in a –130 kg (286 lbs)
  • Page 25 Adjusting the damping By adjusting the damping you can adjust the performance of the suspension precisely to your individual riding situation. A rough street with many harsh bumps that occur in a row or even cobblestones needs a low damping rate while a road with long stretched bumps that occur more regularly needs a stronger damp- ing to achieve a smooth road holding.

  • Page 26: Learning The New Riding Technique

    Learning the new riding technique Learning the new riding technique Look ahead in the direction where you want to ride, not on the handlebar, at your feet or Your new bicycle has been assembled by your the front wheel. dealer and adjusted together with you as de- scribed on the previous pages under In order to stop brake carefully with both "Adjusting your new bicycle".

  • Page 27: Wear Protective Clothing

    Protective clothing, cleatless pedals Use clipless pedals Danger! Please note that you may be no- The pedals of your recumbent bike can be up- ticed very late by other road users due to graded on demand with a binding system. As the low seat height and ride anticipatory ac- soon as you are comfortable with riding your cording to this.This is especially important...

  • Page 28: Slowly Increase The Strain

    Strain, riding freehand, way of riding Slowly increase the strain You will find many tips on proper training for cyclists in miscellaneous books and magazines We recommend you to perform only short for cyclists. rides without much power during the first weeks.

  • Page 29: Quick Release Levers, Seat

    Quick release levers, Seat Quick release levers Finally, check that the part being secured is firmly fixed: Lift each wheel several inches off Quick release levers hold wheels and seat in the ground and give it a slap onto the tire position.

  • Page 30: Brakes

    Brakes Brakes Danger! Please note that the braking di- The Speedmachine is equipped with a power- stance is much longer when it is wet or ful disc brake system.This system features an when the bike is heavily loaded.When riding excellent braking performance and little wear on wet, sandy, icy or slippery roads you have of the brake pads.You can choose between ca- to use the front brake very carefully to avoid...
  • Page 31 Check before every ride: Danger! Always make sure that the rims, disc and brake pads are free of oil and grea- that the brake system does not have any da ● se. If these parts are dirty please do not use mages or leaks by activating the lever, holding your bicycle any more.You can clean oily it and checking the hose connections for...

  • Page 32: Gear System

    Gear system Gear system You may only change the gears while you keep pedaling, smoothly and without applying great With the gear system you can adjust the ped- force, all the time that the chain is moving be- aling frequency, that means the number of rev- tween the sprockets.

  • Page 33: Light System

    Lighting system Lighting system If you want to ride your bike on public streets, it must be equipped with a legal lighting sys- tem. Do not only use your lights in the dark but also in the twilight of dusk and dawn. Due to laws and regulations the brightness of bicy- cle lights may be considerably lower than that of other vehicles.Therefore always keep in...

  • Page 34: Prop Stand

    For this purpose HP Velotechnik delivers a sol- switch you can turn the lighting system ON, id prop stand.You operate this prop stand with OFF or set it to SENSOR.

  • Page 35: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care, Brakes Maintenance and care Brakes Your Speedmachine is equipped with the latest The brake pads suffer from wear due to fric- bicycle technology that does not require much tion and have to be exchanged then. Please maintenance. read the manual of the brake manufacturer carefully.
  • Page 36 Brakes Caution! Keep the brake cable clean where Danger! All maintenance work on the hy- it is not protected by the cable housing. Due draulic system of your brakes may only be to the mounting position of the brake lever carried out by a qualified technician.

  • Page 37: Gear System

    Gear system Gear system Danger! If the bike falls over, the derailleur Please read the manual of the gear system or its mounting can be bent so that the manufacturer carefully when you want to work movement of the derailleur changes. Check on it.

  • Page 38: Chain

    Chain Chain Danger! Take care not to pour any oil on The chain is a wearing part that has to be lu- the rims, brake discs or the tires.The brake bricated regularly and to be changed at signs system could fail or the tires could slip away of excessive wear and tear.
  • Page 39 Changing the chain The chain length has to be fitted so that the The chain is one of the parts of the bike that arm of the derailleur is not fully stretched will wear out.This shows in a stretching of the when you shift onto the big chain ring in the chain.Worn out chains do not fit the sprockets front and the big rear sprocket.The derailleur...

  • Page 40: Chain Tubes

    Chain tubes Chain tubes Caution! The rear ends of the upper chain The chain protection tubes are made of a long tube have to be secured against moving with lasting plastic that features very low friction, a tight rubber tube over the retention slow wear and good noise damping.The tubes spring.Without the rubber tube the chain protect your clothes against the chain oil as...
  • Page 41 If the tube is too short after you have cut it so Changing the lower chain tube that there is not enough protection anymore it The chain tube is connected to the mounting has to be replaced.You can buy spare tubes ei- plate by a rubber sleeve.

  • Page 42: Chain Roller

    Chain roller Chain roller Caution! The roller comes with two main- The chain roller guides the chain below the tenance free sealed bearings.The bearings seat to the rear wheel and is an essential part are exchangeable. Between the bearings of the HP V No Squat design.

  • Page 43: Suspension Fork

    Suspension fork Changing the spring Suspension fork If the spring stiffness does not meet your The dust boot is very important for the func- needs you can order another spring with a dif- tionality and the lasting of your fork. Unlike ferent stiffness from your dealer and have him many other suspension forks the C sus-...
  • Page 44 Suspension fork Spacers that may come with the spare spring Lubrication have to be mounted below the spring.Then After some use it may be advantageous for the put the whole package again into the steerer performance to lubricate the fork after it has tube.
  • Page 45 Now cautiously pull the fork down out of the Adjusting the fork play (instructions for the outer tube.Take care that you don't turn the mechanic) outer tube relative to the inner steerer tube The linear support of the suspension fork and while working on it, since the fork has to be the transmission of the steering forces is done remounted in exactly the same position as it...
  • Page 46 Suspension fork After you have unmounted the fork you can Push the upper bearing (metric, inner diameter also unmount the bearings and the upper 40 mm) on the outer tube and fit it into the bearing-cup with a fitting soft aluminum tube. upper housing.
  • Page 47 Section cut of the C -suspension unit and parts list ONCEPT Velotechnik...

  • Page 48: Rear Suspension Element

    Rear suspension element Rear suspension element Danger! If the bicycle does not stand on the ground while undoing the screws of the Changing the steel spring (DV-22) suspension element the rear swing arm may You can buy the spring for the rear suspension come down uncontrolled afterwards and element in different spring stiffnesses from hurt you seriously.
  • Page 49 Secure the spring by tightening the adjustment ring until the spring doesn't have any play any- more. If there is a safety ring, push it back into the slot on the thread. Move the rear swingarm back up and connect the rear end of the suspension element with the rear swingarm with the bolt.

  • Page 50: Swing Arm Pivot

    Swing arm pivot Swing arm pivot The bushings are exchangeable. For that pur- pose you will have to dismount the rear swing The rear swing arm pivot comes with mainte- arm and send it together with the axle via nance free bushings.They feature a self lubri- your specialist dealer to HP V .

  • Page 51: Seat Cushion

    Seat cushion Seat cushion For better ventilation, there is an airflow cush- ion available as accessory. The standard seat cushion consists of a 1,4 cm thick layer of flexible EVA foam.This is a black This cushion consists of several layers: a soft material with closed cells that is also used in foam and a rigid mesh which provides for an the production of high quality camping mats.

  • Page 52: Water Bottle Cage

    Water bottle cage Water bottle cage You can mount 2 water bottle cages behind the seat with a special adaptor.This sheet met- al part is mounted between the standard BodyLink seat support and the seat shell itself at the middle connetion of seat and frame.The adaptor must be mounted so that the bent side comes close to the seat.

  • Page 53: Mudguards

    Mudguards,Wheels Mudguards Wheels At bicycles with suspension mudguards are ex- The correct air pressure is decisive for posed to very strong vibrations through which smooth running and a good protection against may break them. Please check the stays of the punctures.The maximum pressure is printed mudguard regularly for their position and on the side of your tire.

  • Page 54: Cleaning And Conservation

    Wheels, Cleaning and conservation After you have pumped up the tire to the Danger! Take care that your spokes are al- maximum pressure pull off the pump knob. ways in perfect condition and the spoke ten- Secure the valve by turning the knurled nut on sion is balanced.
  • Page 55 Do clean and conserve your bicycle diligently! In case of small scratches at the surface of the powder coating of the frame or the surface of The best things to clean your bicycle with are the seat you can simply polish them away.You warm water and a soft cloth.

  • Page 56: Storing The Bicycle

    Storing the bike, Screws and bolts Storing the bicycle Screws and Bolts Before storinge your bicycle over a longer pe- Screws gradually settle in and hence they can riod of time, e. g. over winter, please take care come loose.Therefore check the screws and of the following steps: bolts regularly if they are tightened appropri- ately with a torque wrench.

  • Page 57: Tightening Torques For Screws

    Tightening torques for screws The values indicated are meant for a friction value µ=0,125 (greased threads and screw heads).They only refer to the in- dicated parts. Please do always follow the values given in the manuals of the parts manufacturers since the following val- ues may not be up to date due to changes in the product line! part connection...

  • Page 58: Warranty

    Warranty Warranty In case of damage the dealer has to send the damaged frame to us so that we can check it, Your authorized dealer has to fully set up and if asked to do so by us. adjust your bicycle, so that safe function is guaranteed.The dealer has to make a final safe- In case of warranty we will replace or repair ty check and carry out a test ride.

  • Page 59: Warranty Pass

    Warranty Pass Warranty Pass With the HP V Warranty Pass you ELOTECHNIK can assure the safety and proper function of your bicycle for many years. Like any other vehicle your bicycle has to be checked for safe operation before riding.Your bicycle has to be maintained at regular inter- vals, at least once a year you will have to take your bicycle to a qualified bicycle mechanic for...

  • Page 60: Service Plan

    Warranty Pass Service Plan part work lighting system check functionality adjust headlamp and rear light, check cable contacts clean reflectors, replace missing reflectors tires check air pressure check tread and sidewalls brakes check for damages check for leaking oil check rigid feel brake lever blades when pads reach rotor check brake pads for wear suspension element clean and oil thread...
  • Page 61 see page before every ride monthly annually note ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ▲ ● ▲ ● may be necessary after break- in period, else when required ▲ ▲ ● ▲ ● ▲ ● ▲...
  • Page 62 Warranty Pass Service plan (continued) parts work hubs check bearing play and brake discs mount pedal check bearing play, check binding mechanism frame check clamping of the front boom clean and conserve check for damage, damage to paintwork quick release check correct closing derailleur check for movement and function...
  • Page 63 see page before every ride monthly annually note ▲ ▲ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● replace aluminium ▲ stem every 2 years ▲ The service intervals given in this Warranty The regular service maintains the safe opera- Pass refer to an average use and a riding per- tion and the value of your bicycle.
  • Page 64 I am aware that I need to send the warranty registration form to HP Velotechnik within four weeks of the pur- chase to qualify for the extended warranty. Date: Customer’s Signature:...
  • Page 65 1st service 2nd service No later than 300 kilometers or 2 months after No later than 3000 kilometers or one year af- the purchase. ter the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: milage approx. km: milage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts:...
  • Page 66 Warranty Pass 3rd service 4th service No later than 6000 kilometers or two years af- No later than 9000 kilometers or three years ter the purchase. after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: milage approx. km: milage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Dealer's Stamp and Signature:...
  • Page 67 5th service 6th service No later than 12000 kilometers or four years No later than 15000 kilometers or five years after the purchase. after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: milage approx. km: milage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts:...
  • Page 68 Warranty Pass 7th service 8th service No later than 18000 kilometers or six years af- No later than 21000 kilometers or seven years ter the purchase. after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: milage approx. km: milage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Dealer's Stamp and Signature:...
  • Page 69 9th service 10th service No later than 24000 kilometers or eight years No later than 27000 kilometers or nine years after the purchase. after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: milage approx. km: milage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts:...
  • Page 70 Warranty Pass 11th service 12th service No later than 30000 kilometers or ten years No later than 33000 kilometers or eleven years after the purchase. after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: milage approx. km: milage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts:...
  • Page 71 13th service 14th service No later than 36000 kilometers or twelve years No later than 39000 kilometers or thirteen after the purchase. years after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: milage approx. km: milage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts:...
  • Page 72 2011 Velotechnik HP Velotechnik Paul J. W. Hollants Dipl.-Ing. Daniel Pulvermüller ● Elisabethenstr. 1 D-65830 Kriftel Tel. ++49 - 61 92 - 97 99 2-0 Fax 91 02 18 www.hpvelotechnik.com ● ● ● ●...

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