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- Page 1 2012 recumbent technology Operating manual and service instructions March 2012 Velotechnik www.hpvelotechnik.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents General safety instructions Maintenance and care Intended use – 3 Wear and tear – 26 The first miles – 3 Brakes – 26 Legal requirements – 3 Gear system – 28 Load capacity – 4 Chain – 29 Carrying luggage –... - Page 3 Introduction Dear customer, thank you for buying a recumbent trike designed by HP V and congratulations on the purchase of your new TECHNIK Gekko or Gekko fx! With this high-quality trike, 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 Gekko trike with stan- tem manufacturer, and the pedal manufacturer dard parts from the series production of HP also belong to this manual.They give detailed ELOTECHNIK information on operating and maintaining...
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Page 5: General Safety Instructions
General safety instructions Intended use Legal requirements Your Gekko is a tricycle for the use on streets When you ride your trike on public roads it and paved roads. must comply with national legislation and guidelines.These will vary from country to This tricycle is not designed for the use in rac- country. -
Page 6: Load Capacity
General safety instructions Load capacity 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 im- Gekko prove the handling of the trike by positioning The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 150 kg the center of gravity of the luggage as low as (330 lbs).The maximum total weight (bicycle + possible, so pack heavy items in the bottom of... -
Page 7: Transport With The Car
Transport with the car Added parts and accessories The best way to transport your tricycle is in- Additional accessories may impair the function side the car.The Gekko fx is very space saving of your Gekko.We advise you to generally when folded and has minimum space require- contact your dealer before mounting any spe- ments inside a car. -
Page 8: Replacement Of Parts
General safety instructions Replacement of parts Final assembly The replacement of parts relevant for safety Your trike has been delivered to your special- (especially brakes, lighting system, stem, handle- ist dealer only partly assembled. bar, knuckles, drivetrain) should only be done with original parts by a qualified bicycle me- Your dealer has carefully finished the assembly, chanic, since it requires a certain degree of... -
Page 9: Adjusting The Leg Length
Adjusting the leg length Before the first ride: adjusting your Adjusting the leg length: moving the new Gekko front boom Your position on the Gekko is essential for In order to adjust the leg length you have to your riding comfort, well-being and efficient move the front boom (the front part of the cycling.Therefore you should adjust the frame, frame where the cranks are mounted) in the... - Page 10 Adjusting the leg length Sit down on your trike to find out the correct For riders with short leg length the front front boom position. boom has to be cut by a bicycle mechanic, so it can be inserted maximum possible. It is im- Adjust the front boom in a way that your leg portant to trim the end of the tube neatly.The is fully extended when your heel (wearing flat...
- Page 11 The plastic bush between front boom and main frame must be The rear end of the front boon must 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 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...
- Page 12 Adjusting the leg length After moving the bottom bracket tube your dealer has to adjust the chain length. By default the Gekko comes with a very long chain so the adjustment range of the tricycle can be ful- ly used without the need to lengthen the chain.
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Page 13: Adjusting The Seat Position
Adjusting the seat position The Gekko meshseat Adjusting the seat back angle Your Gekko is equipped with a meshseat A great advantage of the mesh seat seat on which needs not to be removed for folding the your Gekko is the possibility to adjust the seat trike. -
Page 14: Adjusting The Handlebars
Adjusting the handlebars Adjusting the handlebar angle By changing the angle of the handlebars you can adjust the position of the grip to the length of your upper body and your arms. The handlebar is clamped in a stem under the seat.The stem may rotate in the frame and transmits the rotation to a sheetmetal under the frame tube.There are track rods attached... -
Page 15: Handlebar Grips
Adjusting the cable length While riding you should allow your arms to rest in a relaxed position on the handlebars. Do not push or pull on the handlebars. If the Caution! After having adjusted the handle- handlebars turn in the stem clamping during the ride stop immediately and tighten the bar position you have to readjust the length of the brake cables and shifter cables.The... -
Page 16: Folding (Gekko Fx)
Folding (Gekko fx) Folding with D.F.F.-move Thanks to the Dual-Flat-Fold (D.F.F.) technolo- gy, your Gekko fx folds from a comfortable touring trike to a compact package within 10 seconds.Then it can be stored upright or towed on its integrated rollers. To fold the trike stand on the right side next to the seatback. - Page 17 6. Push the frame to- 2. Grab the main tube directly in front of the gether until you can seatback (knuckles facing away from the trike). hear the locking sheet- metal snaps in. 3. Do the reverse D.F.F.-move: Lift the package with drive and pull both frame parts away 7.
- Page 18 Folding (Gekko fx) Folding on the floor Alternatively, the Gekko fx can be folded on the floor: 1. Open the quick release behind the seat and swivel the seatback to the front. 2.Take the velcro strap off the second strap and apply it to the soft velcro under the cross Unfolding on the floor tube to secure the seatback in its position.
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Page 19: Disjointing (Gekko)
Disjointing (Gekko) Disjointing To save storage space or for car transport of your Gekko the seatback can be swivelled for- ward and the main frame can be separated un- der the seat. 1. Shift the chain to the smallest chainring and the smallest sprocket. -
Page 20: Learning The New Riding Technique
Learning the new riding technique Learning the new riding technique Danger! Never touch the ground with your Your new tricycle has been assembled by your feet while the tricycle is still moving.The dealer and adjusted together with you as de- feet could be caught on the ground and be scribed on the previous pages under pulled backwards and dragged under the... -
Page 21: Wear Protective Clothing
Protective clothing, Clipless Pedals Wear protective clothing Use clipless pedals Riding a tricycle is a potentially dangerous The pedals of your Gekko can be upgraded on sport where accidents can happen even when demand with a binding system. As soon as you you take care of every safety instruction pre- are comfortable with riding your Gekko you scribed. -
Page 22: Slowly Increase The Strain
Strain, Riding freehand,Way of riding Slowly increase the strain Your pedaling cadence should stay between 80-100 revolutions per minute and not fall be- We recommend you to perform only short low 60 revolutions when going uphill. If neces- rides without much power during the first sary have your specialist dealer adjust the gear weeks. -
Page 23: Quick Release Levers
Way of Riding, Quick release levers In the second half of the lever's movement the Caution! Always carry your tricycle over force on the leer should increase considerably, stairs and curb stones. Do not ride through corresponding in the end to 15-20 kg (46 lbs). big road holes. -
Page 24: Brakes
Brakes Brakes Do not brake in a bend, always brake before a bend. Braking increases the risk of slipping. The Gekko is equipped with a powerful high- Especially when it is wet the rear wheel imme- quality braking system. Please read the sepa- diately slides out of the bend while braking rate manual of the brake manufacturer that and this can result in a serious fall! -
Page 25: Parking Brake
Check before every ride: Danger! Always make sure that the disc and brake pads are free of oil and grease. If these that the braking system does not have any da parts are dirty please do not use your tricy- ●... -
Page 26: Gear System
Gear system Gear system Caution! Under no circumstances allow the With the gear system you can adjust the ped- trike to roll back while changing the rear aling frequency, i.e. the number of revolutions gears, or try to pull the trike backwards of the crank per minute, to the terrain and the when the gear shifter lever has been moved, desired speed. -
Page 27: Lighting System
Lighting system Lighting system If you want to ride your trike on public streets, it must be equipped with a legal light system. 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 28: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and care, Brakes Maintenance and care Brakes Your Gekko is equipped with the latest bicycle The brake pads suffer from wear due to fric- technology that does not require much main- tion and have to be exchanged then. tenance. Depending on riding conditions, they can last bewteen a few hundred up to several thousand However, you will have to maintain your bicy-... - Page 29 Mechanical disc brakes Danger! If the brake pads or the brake disc To readjust the brake pads you have to use the are worn out (pads: thickness less than 2,5 big red knobs on each side of the brake mm including metal back, disc: thickness less caliper.
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Page 30: Gear System
Gear system Gear System Danger! If the trike falls over, the derailleur Please read the manual of the gear system ma- or its mounting can be bent which results in nufacturer carefully before working on the a change of the derailleur movement range. gear system. -
Page 31: Chain
Chain Chain Do not use any solvents to clean the chain! The solvent washes the oil off the bearing The chain is a wearing part that has to be lu- parts, stays there and dilutes the fresh oil so bricated regularly and to be changed at signs that a sufficient lubrication is not guaranteed. - Page 32 Chain Changing the chain The chain length has to be fitted so that the The chain is one of the parts of the trike that arm of the derailleur is not fully stretched will wear out.This shows in a stretching of the when you shift on the big chain ring in front chain.Worn out chains do not fit the sprockets and the big rear sprocket.The derailleur must...
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Page 33: 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 34 Chain tubes Take care that the tubes don't catch fire. At Take the retention spring off this plastic tube any rate work in a place with sufficient ventila- and put on the new retention spring.Turn the tion. spring so that the retention spring runs under the bolt to the tube and the wire lies between If the tube is too short after you have cut it so frame and chain tube;...
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Page 35: 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. are exchangeable. Between the bearings there is a spacer that keeps the correct dis- Compared to other models the chain roller tance. -
Page 36: Front Wheel Alignment
Front wheel alignment Measuring toe-in The distance between the front edges b must Both front wheels should be parallel to each be 0–2 mm (1/16“) smaller than the distance other, viewed from above the trike, compare between the rear edges b picture below. - Page 37 Adjusting toe-in Danger! The rod-end must be screwed at The front wheels are held by knuckles which least 8 mm into the tie-rod. If it is screwed can turn at the ends of the main frame.The out to far, the thread could tear out and the knuckles are connected by tie rods to the trike could become unsteerable.This means handlebar stem.
- Page 38 Front wheel alignment Danger! Secure the thread of the bolt with threadlocker. Check all connections of the steering system before every ride. If a con- nection loosens, the trike becomes unstee- rable which may lad to serious injury. The inside rod end is mounted under the sheetmetal of the stem, the button-head is facing downwards.
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Page 39: Headset
Headset, Mudguards Adjusting the head set play If your bike is not equipped with mudguards, there will be a spacer (5 mm) between cap The knuckles that connect the front wheels to and clamp.When mudguards are installed, the the frame are supported by A-Head-type head- spacer is replaced by the mudguard mounting. -
Page 40: Water Bottle Cage
Mudguards,Water bottle cage Water bottle cage Danger! If branches or other obstacles get You can mount a water bottle cage with a spe- caught in the wheels while riding and are cial bracket behind the seat.The derailleur moved around they may drag the mudguards tube at the front of the frame comes with along.The mudguard can possibly fold up be- threaded inserts M5 for an additional water... -
Page 41: Wheels
Wheels Wheels The correct air pressure is decisive for smooth running and a good protection against punctures.The maximum pressure is printed on the sidewall of your tire.You might find an indication of the minimum required pressure on the sidewall of the tire as well. Since the tubes in the tires gradually loose air you should check the air pressure before every ride. -
Page 42: Cleaning And Conservation
Wheels, Cleaning and conservation The tricycle requires a high spoke tension (> 1000 N) as the wheels have to bear high side loads. Any damaged spokes must be re- placed immediately. Danger! Take care that your spokes are al- ways in perfect condition and the spoke ten- sion is balanced. - Page 43 The best things to clean your bicycle with are After cleaning the trike, dry it and treat the warm water and a soft cloth. If your bicycle is paintwork and the metal surfaces with wax. very dirty first take a wet sponge to soften the You can purchase this wax from your local dirt and then remove it.
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Page 44: Screws And Bolts
Storing the bicycle, Screws and bolts Storing the bicycle Screws and bolts Before storing your bicycle over a longer peri- Screws gradually settle in and hence they can od of time, e.g. during 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 45: 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 46: Warranty
Warranty Warranty In case of damage the dealer has to send the damaged frame to us so that we can check it, Your authorised 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 47: Warranty Pass
Warranty Pass Warranty Pass With the HP V Warranty Pass you ELOTECHNIK can assure the safety and proper function of your tricycle for many years. Like any other vehicle your trike 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 trike to a qualified bicycle mechanic for a... -
Page 48: Service Plan
Service Plan Service Plan part work lighting system check function 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 bottom bracket bearings check bearing play... - Page 49 see page before every ride monthly annually note ● ● ● ● ● 22 / 26 ● ● ● ● ▲ ▲ ● ● ▲ ● ▲ ● ● ▲ ● ▲ Velotechnik...
- Page 50 Warranty Pass Service plan (continued) parts work hubs check bearing play and brake discs mounting 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 51 see page before every ride monthly annually note ▲ ▲ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 13 / 37 ● ▲ ▲ 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 52 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 53 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 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59 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:...
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2012 recumbent technology Velotechnik www.hpvelotechnik.com 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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