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HP Velotechnik GrassHopper fx Operating Instruction And Service Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 recumbent- technology Operating Manual and Service Instructions August 2010 2010 Velotechnik...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General safety instructions Maintenance and care Intended use – 3 Wear and Tear – 35 The first miles – 3 Brakes – 35 Legal requirements – 3 Gear system – 37 Load capacity – 4 Chain – 38 Carrying luggage –...
  • Page 3 Introduction Dear customer, thank you for buying a recumbent bike designed by HP V and congratulations on the purchase of your new TECHNIK GrassHopper or foldable GrassHopper fx! With the GrassHopper, a high-quality touring 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 GrassHopper with stan- tem manufacturer, and the pedal manufacturer dard 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 GrassHopper 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

    General Safety Instructions Load capacity your panniers. Hang heavy panniers on the lowrider rack preferably to the rear rack. The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 130 kg Be careful that your luggage on the racks is (286 lbs).The maximum total weight (bicycle + safely stored.

  • 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. See that it does not lie on the of your GrassHopper.We advise you to gener- derailleur.

  • 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 GrassHopper 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 GrassHopper.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 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 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 GrassHopper 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 GrassHopper is equipped either with the the quick release lever firmly. Reinstall the seat 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 Height adjustment of the handlebars The stem is height adjustable by telescopically handlebars (tiller steering) sliding the stem extension on the lower part. Your GrassHopper with tiller steering is Loosen the clamping screw of the clamp at the equipped with a height adjustable and foldable lower end of stem extension.
  • Page 16 Alignment of the stem to the front wheel Danger! Do not loosen the bolt past the For parallel alignment between stem and front minimum friction point. If you do, retighten wheel the bolt of the lower bolt must be loos- the bolt until the friction increases.The bolt ened.The quick release lever of the stem must must be secured with threadlocker.
  • Page 17 Adjusting the Under seat steering Caution! On the left side of the handlebars handlebars there is a foam liner to protect the paint Your GrassHopper with Under seat steering is where the handlebar touches the frame. equipped with an „indirect“ steering.The han- Check that it is in the correct position and dlebars are supported by a stem that pivots in replace it when worn or lost.

  • Page 18: Handlebar Grips

    Adjusting the handlebars Adjusting the handlebar angle If the handlebars turn in a stem that is not suf- ficiently clamped the handlebars or the stem By changing the angle of the handlebars you might be damaged or deformed. In that case a can adjust the position of the grip to the secure clamping can no longer be guaranteed, length of your upper body and your arms.

  • Page 19: 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 Your GrassHopper is fitted with a suspension actual springs and dampers, which are fork for the front wheel and a rear swing arm mounted separately.

  • Page 20: Fax ++49 (0) 61 92 - 91 02

    Adjusting the suspension Adjusting to load You should always set the damping as low as possible to give the bicycle the possibility to The luggage carriers of the GrassHopper are 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 GrassHopper with a consid- and it spares the material.
  • Page 21 Adjusting the suspension fork The suspension fork M Carbon AC is equip- ped with a hydraulic damping unit. On the The front fork of the GrassHopper is a tele- right fork leg there is a turning knob to adjust scopic suspension fork from S or M PINNER the damping rate.
  • Page 22 Adjusting the suspension Adjusting the rear suspension ele- Steel spring rear shock ment The pre-load 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. through resting on the seat or loading the For the rear wheel the same guidelines as for rear rack when your hands or tools are...
  • 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 it will go (before this, push the possibly existing safety spring ring from its slot in the thread-...
  • Page 24 Adjusting the suspension 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) 9 bar –100 kg (230 lbs) 10,5 bar This rear shock contains pressurized air in a –130 kg (286 lbs) 11 bar...
  • 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, clipless pedals, seat Wear protective clothing Please use exclusively the original shoe plates / cleats from the manufacturer of the pedals, do Riding a bicycle is a potentially dangerous not use any other brand. If you're using shoe sport where accidents can happen even when plates that are not authorised the binding sys- you take care of every safety instruction pre-...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Quick Release Levers

    way of riding, Quick release levers In the second half of the lever's movement the Caution! Always carry your bicycle 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 30: Brakes

    Brakes Brakes Danger! Please note that the braking dis- The GrassHopper is equipped with a powerful tance is much longer when it is wet or when high-quality brake system.You may choose be- the bike is heavily loaded.When riding on tween rim brakes and disc brakes. Please do wet, sandy, icy or slippery roads you have to read the separate manual from the brake man- use the front brake very carefully to avoid...
  • Page 31 Check before every ride: Danger! Always make sure that the disc and brake pads are free of oil and grease. If these that the brake system does not have any da ● parts are dirty please do not use your bicy- mages or leaks by activating the lever, holding cle any more.You can clean oily rims or 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, i.e. means the number of revo- tween the sprockets.

  • Page 33: Lighting 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

    Lighting system, Prop stand Prop stand Hub dynamo The lighting system with a hub dynamo is For the GrassHopper you can use a rear prop switched on electrically. For this purpose you stand from HP V at the rear swing ELOTECHNIK will find a switch on the back of the rear light arm.

  • Page 35: Folding (Grasshopper Fx)

    Folding (GrassHopper fx) 1) Bring right pedal to the front Turn the right crank counterclockwise so that the right pedal is located in the forward posi- tion. Once folded, the pedal will thus have room next to the rear wheel. 2) Take off the seat Open all three quick release levers of the seat mounts.
  • Page 36 Folding (GrassHopper fx) Folded GrassHopper fx with Tiller steering Open the quick release lever, then push the quick release down to unlock the security bolt of the folding hinge. Make sure all cables and electric wires are long enough to allow proper folding. The chain tubes are connected by a flexible rubber joint positioned in the area of the fold- ing hinge.

  • Page 37: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care, Brakes Maintenance and care Brakes Your GrassHopper is fitted with the latest bi- The brake pads suffer from wear due to fric- cycle technology that does not require much tion and have to be exchanged then. Please maintenance.
  • Page 38 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 39: 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 40: 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 41 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 42: 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 43 If the tube is too short after you have cut it so Danger! If the bicycle does not stand on that there is not enough protection anymore it the ground while undoing the screws of the has to be replaced.You can buy spare tubes ei- suspension element the rear swing arm may ther as uncut tubes or already cut into the come down uncontrolled afterwards and...

  • Page 44: 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 45: Suspension Fork

    Suspension Fork Always check the correct position of brakes Suspension fork and wheels after you have worked on the su- Clean and grease your suspension fork regu- spension fork as described in the respective larly. chapters. Check that the quick releases are tightly closed.
  • Page 46 Suspension Fork Assembly drawing M suspension forks Suspension fork M Carbon AC with hydraulic damper cartridge. No. Part 1 Crown, Stanchion tubes & Steerer tube (fixed unit can’t be disassembled) 2 One piece lower leg 3 Oil damper cartridge 4 Adjuster cap 5 Damper Adjuster 6 Screw M8 7 Washer...
  • Page 47 Exchanging springs Lubricating the fork / Dismounting Turn the adjustment knob for the pre-load on In order to lubricate the fork have your bicy- the adjustment unit (9) counter-clockwise as cle mechanic dismount it completely. far as possible.This causes the spring to relax. First remove the pre-load adjustment unit and springs as described under "Exchanging springs".
  • Page 48 Suspension Fork The bushings, seals and sliding surfaces of the suspension fork suffer from wear and tear through normal use. It depends on the use of the fork, the amount of dirt on it and the maintenance and lubrication how long it lasts. If the bushings are worn the fork has too much play.

  • Page 49: 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 50 Rear Suspension Element 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 swing arm back up and connect the rear end of the suspension element to the rear swing arm with the bolt.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Headset

    Head set Adjusting the head set bearing play Put on the stem until it touches the clamp. There must be a “click” sound when the quick The head set bearing supports the front fork release lever is closed which shows that the in the frame.

  • Page 53: Seat Cushion

    Seat Cushion For better ventilation, an airflow cushion is available as accessory.This cushion consists of Seat cushion (BodyLink seat) several layers: A rigid mesh and a soft mesh, The standard seat cushion consists of a 1,4 cm which provides for an approximately 1 cm thick layer of flexible EVA foam.This is a black thick air cushion with excellent circulation.

  • Page 54: Water Bottle Cage

    Water bottle Cage, Mudguards Water bottle cage Mudguards You can mount a water bottle cage with a spe- At bicycles with suspension mudguards are ex- cial bracket behind the seat.The derailleur posed to very strong vibrations through which tube at the front of the frame comes with they may break.

  • Page 55: Wheels

    Mudguards,Wheels Check whether the suspension can still fully compress with the mounted mudguards.The mudguards, stays and screws (especially at the U-brace of the suspension fork) must not touch other parts at maximum deflection. Small riders that moved the front boom far in- side the main frame will have the bottom bracket positioned closely to the front wheel.

  • Page 56: Cleaning And Conservation

    Wheels, Cleaning and conservation Cleaning and conservation After you have exchanged the tires please check if the wheels turn freely and check the The frame of the GrassHopper has a high minimum distance between mudguards and quality and environmentally friendly powder frame.
  • Page 57 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 58: Storing The Bicycle

    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. over winter, please take care of come loose.Therefore check the screws and the following steps: bolts regularly if they are tightened appropri- ately with a torque wrench.

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: Service Plan

    Warranty Pass 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 suspension element clean pushrod / air chamber...
  • Page 63 see page before every ride monthly annually note ● ● ● ● ● 29 / 35 ● ● ● ● ● ● ▲ ● ● ▲ every 6 months ▲ ▲ ▲ ● ● ▲ ● ▲ ● ● ▲ replace aluminium bars every 2 years ●...
  • Page 64 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 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 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 69 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 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: Hp Velotechnik Elisabethenstrasse

    2010 Velotechnik HP Velotechnik Paul J. W. Hollants Dipl.-Ing. Daniel Pulvermüller ● Elisabethenstr. 1 D-65830 Kriftel Tel. +49 - 61 92 - 97 99 20 Fax 91 02 18 www.hpvelotechnik.com ● ● ● ●...

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