General safety instructions
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Intended use
Your HP V
ELOTECHNIK
bicycle is made for use
on streets and on paved roads.
This bicycle is not designed for the use in
racing and off-road riding, for jumping or
acrobatics, and you must not ride across
curbs, stairs, etc.
Using your bike on public roads is only al-
lowed if it is equipped with all accessories that
are required by the applicable traffic regula-
tions in the country you are riding in.
Never ride freehand! Before your first ride,
read the chapter “Riding a recumbent bicycle”
on page 14 and get used to the different
vehicle behaviour.
Damage by inappropriate use, assembly er-
rors, accidents or similar activities, also wilful
damage, will result in the loss of any warranty.
The intended use also includes the precise
observation of the prescribed usage and
maintenance regulations and instructions.
Load capacity
It is important to adjust the spring stiffness of
the suspension according to the load, see the
chapter about adjusting the suspension in this
manual, "Adjusting the damping and suspen-
sion" on page 51.
The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 130 kg
(286 lbs). The maximum total weight (bicycle
+ rider + luggage) is 150 kg (330 lbs). The
lower limit is valid. With a coupled trailer, the
maximum total weight must not exceed
150 kg (330 lbs).
Maximum total weight also includes the
weight of a trailer when used.
Weights for base configuration with pedals:
Model
Weight
Grasshopper fx:
from 15,2 kg
Speedmachine:
from 13,5 kg
Streetmachine GTe: from 14,6 kg
Carrying luggage
Luggage transport is only allowed with the
special rear rack or lowrider rack supplied by
HP V
ELOTECHNIK
Rear rack and lowrider mounted on Streetmachine Gte
Allowed maximum loads:
- on the rear rack: 25 kg (55 lbs).
- on the lowrider rack: 25 kg (55 lbs)
When a rear rack is mounted, you have to
make sure that when the rear suspension is
fully compressed there is at least a 1 cm (1/3")
distance between the rear tire or mudguard
and the rear rack.
If you want to increase this distance you have
to decrease the suspension travel of the rear
suspension element with clip-on spacers. For
that purpose, please consult your local dealer.
Danger!
Additional load can influ-
ence the handling of your bicycle consider-
ably. If you plan on riding with heavy lug-
gage we advise you to make a test ride on
a street with no traffic to get used to the
new situation.