Adjusting the cable length
You can make smaller adjustments by moving
the cables in their guides at the frame and the
stem, so there is enough clearance for all
movements. If this is not the case you will have
to have your specialist dealer shorten the ca-
bles or replace them by longer ones.
Cover all contact areas where cables move
and touch the frame with frame protection
stickers available at your specialist dealer or
sturdy transparent tape.This protects the paint
against scratching and wear.
Handlebar grips
The grips on the handlebar are susceptible to
wear and tear. Have your grips replaced by
your bike shop once they don't feel comfort-
able any more.The grips always need to be at-
tached firmly to the handlebar.
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While riding you should allow your arms to
rest in a relaxed position on the handlebars.
Do not push or pull on the handlebars. If the
handlebars turn in the stem clamping during
the ride stop immediately and tighten the
clamping screw of the handlebars. If the han-
dlebars are not sufficiently clamped the han-
dlebars or the stem may be damaged or de-
formed. In this case, safe clamping can no
longer be guaranteed, not even with the cor-
rect tightening torque, and handlebars and
stem have to be replaced.
Caution!
When getting on and off the trike,
make sure to avoid pulling at the handle bars
or stepping on the tie rods.To get off the
trike, sit upright on the front seat edge and
then stand up. Grip the front wheels or the
seat back as an extra support, not the han-
dlebars. If you pull firmly at the handlebars,
the steering mechanism can be damaged.
Caution!
After having adjusted the handle-
bar position you have to readjust the length
of the brake cables and shifter cables.The
cables have to run smoothly without any
sharp turns and they should not be bent
sharply or stretched when the handlebar is
at maximum angle. Also avoid large bows
that could be caught up by the front wheels
or other parts or touch objects under your
trike.
