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Rear Brake
The rear brake is a hydraulic operated drum brake. The rear brake
lever is underneath the left seat tube.
The brake system has a lifetime filling of hydraulic fluid which
usually never has to be replaced or refilled.
If the brakes have to be adjusted there are 3 ways to do so: At the
brake lever there is a little hex set screw which adjusts the distance
between brake lever and the brake piston.
And at each wheel cylinder there is a thread under the rubber
sealing. The length of the push rod can be adjusted by taking the
brake cylinder off after removing the 4mm-E-rings.
The right setting makes it possible to lock the rear wheels, but if the
brake lever isn’t actuated both wheels have to run free.
Operating Modes
The already mentioned different operation modes are the result of different configurations of
the motor, the push rods and the paraglider.
Bicycle Mode
If the Flyke shall be used just as a recumbant bicycle, everything
can be removed which is not necessary for biking: The motor and
the push rods with cables. The foot rests can be moved to an upright
position.
Flight Mode
When the Flyke is used as a paraglider trike, the engine has to be
attached in the right manner, the push rods have to be moved into an
upright position, the paraglider has to be
attached to the main carbines, the recovery
system has to be installed, and it is
recommended to move the foot rests into
their horizontal position. During long flights this is more
comfortable, plus the risk of hurting the feet during take off or
landing is much smaller.
Possible Combinations
For short distances it is sufficient to move the foot rest upright. Now
the regular pedals can be used.
In addition the push rods can be moved downwards without
removing them.
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