General saf
ety instructions
5
HP
Velotechnik
Transport in the car
The best way of transporting your bicycle is
inside the car. See that it does not lie on the
derailleur.
If you want to transport it outside the car we
recommend a roof-rack or a rear carrier.Take
care to fasten your bicycle at the frame only.
Please remove any part that could come loose
during transport (seat cushion, water bottles,
luggage bags, pumps, pennants, etc.).
Do not take kids with you
The GrassHopper is not designed for the
transport of children.You are not allowed to
mount a child's seat. It is only allowed to
transport children in a trailer that has been
specially designed for that purpose.
Trailers
You are allowed to use trailers up to 40 kg (88
lbs) with the GrassHopper.We recommend
you to assemble it with the W
EBER
-coupling
Type E.Always check that the suspension and
the trailer still work properly after you have
mounted the trailer.Take care that the trailer
does not damage the frame in case the bicycle
falls over.
Added parts and accessories
Additional accessories may impair the function
of your GrassHopper.We advise you to gener-
ally ask your dealer before you mount any spe-
cial parts or accessories to your bicycle.
Take care that the handlebar and the suspen-
sion always stay mobile.You may not add any
parts to the handlebar or the seat that might
endanger the rider through sharp edged or
pointed shapes while steering, getting on and
off the bike or bumping against something.
Before you purchase a bell or a lighting system
make sure that these accessories conform to
your national laws and regulations.
Fairings
As a front fairing for the GrassHopper, you
may use the Streamer offered by HP
V
ELOTECHNIK
. Please take care to assure a good
vision over the fairing and sufficient freedom
of movement below.
Please take into account that any fairing makes
the bicycle more prone to crosswind influ-
ences. In strong wind or gusts of wind unsafe
situations may occur. Please remove the fairing
in such weather conditions before riding.
Caution!
Do not fasten your bicycle at the
handlebar or, with disassembled wheels, at
the dropouts.The wind causes violent forces
that can stress the parts and therefore may
cause damage. Such damage may not be no-
ticed immediately.
Caution!
Mounting additional parts or ac-
cessories is at your own risk. It is important
that you carefully read the installation guide
of the manufacturer.Additions to the handle-
bar like fairings, handlebar fittings, bottle
holders, etc. may impair your safety due to
additional loading or clips with sharp edges.