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Before the first ride: adjusting your
new Scorpion fs 26
Your position on the Scorpion fs26 is essential
for your riding comfort, well-being and effi-
cient cycling.Therefore you should adjust the
frame, seat, handlebar and suspension to your
individual requirements.
In order to adapt the Scorpion as closely as
possible to your body dimensions and to find
your ideal position you need to adjust the
front boom, seat and handlebars.
If your trike is equipped with the optional
front boom-quickadjust, please read the in-
structions in the seperate manual in addition
to the following instructions.
Adjusting the leg length: moving the
front boom
In order to adjust the leg length you have to
move the front boom (the front part of the
frame where the cranks are mounted) in the
main frame. Unscrew the bolts M8x35 under
the main tube with a 6 mm Allen key.Take a
grip on the front derailleur tube or both
cranks and move the front boom further into
the frame or pull it out while cautiously turn-
ing it.
Before you pull out the front boom shift the
chain to the smallest chain ring and sprocket.
Turn the cranks a little bit backwards while
pulling.Thus the chain is not under tension.
Adjusting the leg length
Danger!
All procedures described here re-
quire a certain degree of skill, suitable tools
and mechanical aptitude.After any adjust-
ment perform a static check and take a test
ride on a quiet street, away from traffic. If
you have any doubts please contact your lo-
cal dealer.
Caution!
After you have unscrewed the
clamping bolts take them off and examine
them for deformation. Lubricate threads and
heads thoroughly.Then re-fit the bolts. If
they don't turn easily you will have to re-
place the bolts.
Unscrew the clamping bolts to adjust the front boom.