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5/31 Rushdale Street, Knoxfield, VIC, Australia, 3180.
+61 3 9753 3644
+61 3 9753 2027
www.greenspeed.com.au
info@greenspeed.com.au
Congratulations on your purchase of a Greenspeed folding trike.
We believe that you have purchased the finest recumbent tricycle
available in the world today. It is also our belief that the present
level of motorised transport on this small planet is not sustainable,
in environmental and social terms. Thus your Greenspeed has
been designed for everyday use, whether it be shopping,
commuting, touring the world, or just exercising and having fun!
With care, it should last a lifetime.
Included in this manual are instructions on how to assemble,
maintain and get the most from your Greenspeed.
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Summary of Contents for Green Speed GT Series
- Page 1 folding trike owner manual ride me fold me 5/31 Rushdale Street, Knoxfield, VIC, Australia, 3180. +61 3 9753 3644 +61 3 9753 2027 www.greenspeed.com.au info@greenspeed.com.au Congratulations on your purchase of a Greenspeed folding trike. We believe that you have purchased the finest recumbent tricycle available in the world today.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Maintainence Accessories Anatomy Chain Chain Rack Rack Assembly Steering Steering Trailers Trailers Tools Required Tools Required Tyre Pressure Tyre Pressure Grab Handles Grab Handles Frame Assembly Frame Assembly What Tools What Tools Hydration Hydration Wheels Wheels should I take? should I take? Headrests Headrests... -
Page 3: Assembly
Assembly Tools Required for Assembly 6,5 and 4mm Allen keys The trike's main feature is its ability to be folded / assembled with the minimum of tools / effort. 2x 9 and a 24mm wrench Frame Assembly Assembly of the folding trike is as follows. If you are assembling from a boxed state, you start by unpacking it all carefully. -
Page 4: Seat
Assembly fit the washers either side of the caliper mount (Pic. 2.4). Leave this screw loose so it is easier to put the second screw in with its washers either side of the caliper mount. Tighten up both of the bolts. Your pads are self adjusting, so should center themselves either side of the disc after use. -
Page 5: Fitting The Chain
Assembly Remove the coin and refit the screw in its correct position and pinch up one of the screws. Lightly grease the pedal threads and fit the pedals. Hint left and right pedals have different threads, the right one tightens clockwise, the left one counterclockwise. Tighten the pedals. Sit on the seat and place your heels on the pedals and adjust the extension so that your leg is straight when in the outstretched position (Fig. -
Page 6: Chain Length
Assembly Adjusting the Chain for Length The chain can only be adjusted once the cranks have been set to the right leg length. Firstly, shift the chain onto the small chainring and onto the small sprocket (both gear levers all the way forward) and check to see if it matches Pic 5.4. -
Page 7: Cables - Brakes
Assembly Cables - Brakes Connect up the brakes next following the photo provided. (Pic. 8) Also double check that the clasps bolts are firmly tight with two 9mm spanners. Check the brakes by squeezing the brake levers. Should they not feel right for you, check the Cable Adjustment section below. -
Page 8: Steering Alignment
Assembly Also check the cable to see if it is still running smoothly by undoing the pinch bolt, holding the cable in one hand and shifting with the other hand. Lubricate or replace the cable if it is hard or rough to pull through. -
Page 9: Chain
Maintenance Chain The chain should be kept lubricated with a chain lube that suits your particular climate/conditions (Greenspeed recommends Prolink, www.progoldmfr.com); your local bike shop should know the ideal lube for your particular requirements. If the chain ever becomes dry and squeaks, it is crying out for lube, and will make the trike harder to push! Steering If the kingpins are fitted with grease nipples (Pic. -
Page 10: Riding Tips
Riding Tips Pedals Greenspeed highly recommend the use of 'clipless' pedal systems, as they provide a safer attachment to your trike and help to reduce leg fatigue. Remember you are on a trike now, so you can crank the tension up on those adjusters, as you only have to dismount at the end of your journey instead of at every set of traffic lights. -
Page 11: Stability
Riding Tips Stability Trikes are inherently stable but can be tipped over if cornered hard, without leaning into the corner. Remember to always lean into the corners on faster corners. We find riding in a large car park, basketball court etc around in circles, slowly increasing speed, to find the limits of stability and your abilities works best. -
Page 12: Accessories
Accessories Accessories can expand the usefulness of your trike and therefore your horizons. We have fully tested these products and believe they are the best on the market for both their designed purpose and suitability to our trikes. Rack Our tubular alloy racks have been designed by Greenspeed and made by Massload. -
Page 13: Headrests
Accessories Headrests A large appeal of the recumbent tricycle is comfort, and a head rest will take this concept one step further. The head rest is made up of a foam rubber, contoured pad, and two cromoly struts. The two struts allow you to position the rest both fore and aft, as well as up and down. -
Page 14: Speedos
Accessories Speedo The BC-800 from Sigma is our cycle computer of choice. It is extremely reliable with small wheels and has been tested at over 180kph! Our 'on the mirror post' mounting system will also take CatEye sensors straight into the mounting holes. Speedo mounts can be ordered seperately so you can add your favourite computer.
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