Tools To Have While Riding; Tyre Pressure - GreenSpeed Anura Manual

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1 ride
The first ride is where you may notice yourself having a hard
time keeping a straight line at speed. Try relaxing your grip on
the handlebars, remember it is not a bike you are riding, so let
that killer grip off a bit. Try avoiding pulling on the handlebars as
well, you are riding a recumbent now, the seat provides a place
to exert all your energy.
Remember push into the seat, do not pull on the handlebars. If
the problem persists, try riding using only one hand to steer, as
this will stop you pulling unnecessarily on the handlebars.
stamina
With the seat behind you, you can exert a much greater force
with your legs, so beware of over exertion until you build up your
leg muscles. Non-recumbent riders seem to use their arms when
standing on the pedals, so recumbent riders develop larger leg
muscles.
After about a month of riding you should find that you are
quicker overall than say a mountain bike rider of the same
fitness, despite any extra weight of the trike. Also if you ride
together you should find you are less tired at the end of a day's
riding. The difference will be most noticeable against a head
wind on level roads.
pedals
Greenspeed highly recommend the use of 'clipless' pedal sys-
tems, 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.

tools to have while riding

We recommend carrying at least the following tools when riding.
1. Full set of allen keys to suit your trike.
2. A Puncture kit / Spare tube.
3. A Pump
Check with your dealer for products they recommend specific to
your area. If you aren't confident changing tyres or making other
adjustments, most dealers also run courses at different levels to
help you get more confident in road-side repair and maintenance.
maintenance
Your dealer is the best person to suggest a maintenance sched-
ule specific to your area and the style of riding you use your trike
for. Below we've covered the bare minimum for you. Any one
proficient in bicycle mechanics that are used to looking after their
own bikes will be comfortable looking after a trike as well, there
is only steering to add to your skills.
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!

tyre pressure

Try experimenting with pressures, lower tyre pressure will give
a more comfortable ride and higher speed on rough roads, but
higher tyre pressure will make it roll easier on smooth roads.
There is usually a good compromise at between 70-80psi. Check
your tyre pressure before each ride and you will find that your
trike will be easier to push.
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