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- Page 1 recumbent- technology Suspension Technology Operating Manual and Service Instructions January 2008 2008 Velotechnik...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 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 –... - 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 Street Machine Gte! With the Street Machine Gte, a high-quality touring bike, you will enjoy many years of exhilarating riding pleasure.
- Page 4 Introduction To this user manual also belong the original The instructions in this manual apply only to a manuals of component manufacturers such as completely assembled Street Machine Gte with the brake manufacturer, the gear system manu- standard parts from the series production of facturer and the pedal manufacturer.These ma- HP V ELOTECHNIK...
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Page 5: General Safety Instructions
General Safety Instructions Intended use Legal requirements Your Street Machine Gte is a bicycle for the When you ride your bike on the public road it use on streets and surfaced roads. must comply with national legislation and gui- delines.These will vary from country to coun- This bicycle is not designed for the use in ra- try. -
Page 6: Load Capacity
Take care that your luggage does not cover special rear racks, lowrider racks and luggage the lighting system and the reflectors of your boxes offered by HP Velotechnik . bicycle and that they stay fully functional. Maximum load: In case you want to park your bicycle take ca-... -
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 Street Machine Gte.We advise you to 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, light system, stem, handlebar, dealer only partly assembled. fork, drive train, suspension elements) should only be done with original parts by a bicycle Your dealer has carefully finished the assembly, mechanic, since it requires a certain degree of perhaps altered the spefication of your bike to... -
Page 9: Adjusting The Leg Length
Adjusting the leg length Before the first ride: adjusting your Adjusting the leg length: moving the new Street Machine Gte 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 Street Machine Gte.Therefore you should ad-... - Page 10 Adjusting the leg length In order to check the adjustments have anot- For riders with a short leg length the front her 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 8 cm (3 1/5").
- Page 12 Adjusting the leg length When moving the bottom bracket tube your dealer has to adjust the chain length. By default the Street Machien Gte comes with a very long chain so that the adjustment range of the bicycle can be fully used without the need to lengthen the chain.
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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 Street Machine Gte is equipped either the quick release lever firmly. Reinstall the seat with the ErgoMesh mesh seat or the ad- ®... - Page 14 Adjusting the seat position Adjusting the seat back angle is easy when you Adjusting the lumbar support 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.
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Page 15: Adjusting The Handlebars
Adjusting the handlebars Steering options Alignment of stem and front wheel The Street Machine Gte comes with either un- Danger! Aligning the stem can require ad- der seat or above seat steering. In both cases, justment of the head set bearings. In case of the handlebars are connected with the front assembly errors the danger of accidents is fork through a stem. - Page 16 Adjusting the handlebars Above Seat steering Adjusting the folding friction To adjust the folding friction, tighten or loosen Your Street Machine Gt with above seat steer- the pivot bolt with a 5 mm allen wrench. ing is equipped with a height adjustable and Tightening the bolt will increase friction;...
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Page 17: Handlebar Grips
Adjusting the handlebar angle Adjusting the cable length By changing the angle of the handlebars you can adjust the position of the grip to the Caution! After you have adjusted the han- length of your upper body and your arms. dlebar position you have to adjust the length of the brake cables and shifter cables.The Above seat steering: Turn the handlebars so... -
Page 18: Adjusting The Suspension
Adjusting the suspension Purpose of the adjustment of the su- Suspension and damping spension The suspension systems of the suspension fork and the rear swing arm are fitted with the ac- Your Street Machine Gte is fitted with a su- tual springs and dampers, which are mounted spension fork for the front wheel and a rear separately. - Page 19 You should always set the damping as low as Adjusting to load possible to give the bicycle the possibility to The luggage carriers of the Street Machine Gte quickly react even to several bumps in a row. are mounted to the suspended part of the fra- me.That way your luggage is also fully suspen- You can ride the Street Machine Gte with a ded and it spares the material.
- Page 20 Adjusting the suspension Adjusting the suspension fork The knob must turn easily. If a knob does not turn any further you have reached the final po- The front fork of the Street Machine Gte co- sition. In that case turn the knob again in the mes with telescopic suspension forks from other direction about half a turn.
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Page 21: Suspension Fork
The suspension fork M Carbon AC is fitted Choosing the spring stiffness of the with a hydraulic damping unit. On the right suspension fork fork leg is a turning knob to adjust the dam- Your suspension fork comes by default with a ping. - 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 clo-...
- 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 sa- fety spring ring from its slot in the threaded...
- Page 24 Adjusting the suspension Air shock DT.S XM180 Recommended pressure settings WISS Please follow the instructions in the seperate load positiv chamber manual from the rear shock manufacturer. –80 kg 6,5 bar (183 lbs) This rear shock contains pressurized air in a –100 kg 7,5 bar main („positive“) air chamber as suspension...
- 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 dam- ping to achieve a smooth road holding.
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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 des- cribed on the previous pages under "Adjusting In order to stop brake carefully with both bra- your new bicycle". -
Page 27: Wear Protective Clothing
Protective clothing, clipless pedals, Seat Wear protective clothing Please use exclusively the original shoe plates from the manufacturer of the pedals, do not Riding a bicycle is a potentially dangerous use any other brand. If you're using shoe plates sport where accidents can happen even when that are not authorized the binding system you take care of every safety instruction pres- won't work properly. -
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 ri- low 60 revolutions when going uphill. If neces- des 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 curbstones. 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 di- The Street Machine Gte is equipped with a stance is much longer when it is wet or powerful high-quality brake system.You may when the bike is heavily loaded.When riding choose between rim brakes and disc brakes. on wet, sandy, icy or slippery roads you have Please do read the separate manual from the to 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...
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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 peda- force, all the time that the chain is moving bet- ling frequency, i.e. means the number of revolu- ween the sprockets. -
Page 33: Light System
Light system Light system If you want to ride your bike on public streets, it must be equipped with a legal light system. Do not only use your lights in the dark but al- red button so in the twilight of dusk and dawn. Due to laws and regulations the brightness of bicycle pressure lights may be considerably lower than that of... -
Page 34: Prop Stand
Light system, Prop stand Hub generator Prop stand The light system with a hub generator is swit- ched on electrically. For this purpose you will Danger! Before every ride check whether find a switch on the back of the rear light with the prop stand is lifted up to its riding posi- three labeled switch positions.With the switch tion.With a recumbent prop stands are of-... -
Page 35: Maintenance And Care
Please take care that the cable ends reason for a warranty claim against your dea- are always protected with a cap. ler or HP Velotechnik. Always keep the cables shortly trimmed. Leaving too much cable extending past the You will find more specific information on we-... -
Page 36: Brakes
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 ma- or its mounting can be bent so that the mo- nufacturer carefully when you want to work vement of the derailleur changes. Check the 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...
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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 Open the retention clip. On the bottom side has to be replaced.You can buy spare tubes of the clip there is a lid that is put over a either as uncut tubes or already cut into the hook.You can lift up the lid with a screwdriver...
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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 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 44 Suspension Fork Assembly drawing M suspension forks Suspension fork M Carbon AC with hydraulic damper cartridge.The version M Carbon All does not have a hydraulic damper cartridge but springs on both sides. No. Part 1 Crown, Stanchion tube and Steerer tube (fixed unit can’t be dissasembled) 2 One piece lower leg 3 Oil damper cartridge...
- Page 45 Exchanging springs Lubricating the fork / Dismounting Gently turn the adjustment knob for the pre- In order to lubricate the fork have your bicy- load on the adjustment unit (9) clockwise as cle mechanic dismount it completely. far as it will go.This causes the spring to relax. First remove the pre-load adjustment unit and springs as described under "Exchanging springs".
- Page 46 Suspension Fork The bushings, seals and gliding 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.
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Page 47: 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 48 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 with the rear swing arm with the bolt.
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Page 49: 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 have a self lubricating your specialist dealer to HP V . -
Page 50: Head Set Bearing, Removing The Stem
Head set bearing, removing the stem Adjusting the head set bearing play Removing the stem The head set bearing has to be adjusted so that the fork with the front wheel turns easily Caution! The stem fixes the steering head bearing and holds the front fork with the without showing play. -
Page 51: Seat Cushion
Seat Cushion Seat cushion For better ventilation, an airflow cushion is available as accessory.This cushion consists of The standard seat cushion consists of a 1,4 cm several layers: A rigid mesh and a soft mesh, thick layer of flexible EVA foam.This is a black which provides for an approximately 1 cm material with closed cells that is also used in thick air cushion with excellent circulation. -
Page 52: 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 53: 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 under maximum compres- sion. 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 54: Cleaning And Conservation
Wheels, Cleaning and conservation Danger! Check your tires for damage on a Caution! To true up the wheels you need regular basis.You should exchange tires with special skills, please have this work done by worn threads or damaged sidewalls. an experienced bicycle mechanic. Damaged rim tapes have to be exchanged immediately. - 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.
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Page 56: Storing The Bicycle
Storing the bicycle, Screws and bolts Storing the bicycle Do use high quality acid free grease, if possible a lubricant with added solid particles like Before storing your bicycle over a longer peri- Teflon or MoS .Their ingredients still work od of time, e.g. -
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
Service Plan Service Plan part work light 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 and oil thread, push rod, air chamber... - Page 61 see page before every ride monthly annually note ● ● ● ● ● 29 / 33 ● ● ● ● ● ● ▲ ● ▲ every 6 months ● ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ● ● ▲ ● ▲ ● ● ▲...
- 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 annualy note ▲ ▲ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ▲ ▲ 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 Warranty Pass Your personal Warranty Pass service at delivery name: At the delivery of a new Street Machine Gte. Order No.: adress: milage approx. km: Date: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: telephone: frame no: (stamped into gusset of the main frame) I have received the bicycle in good condition.
- 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:...
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