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The elastomers have different compression characteristics, and you may find other combinations of elastomer
hardness and pin position which suit the roads you ride on and your riding style better; it is just a matter of
trying different combinations. The elastomer system is simple and small enough that you can carry a couple of
elastomers in your pocket and change them when you are out on a ride.
If you carry a significant amount of luggage (perhaps you are going on a long tour), re-tune the suspension with
the trike loaded; you will definitely notice the difference. It is possible to fit 2 lighter elastomers side-by-side if
you find one elastomer doesn’t provide the ride characteristics you want.
Elastomers will become stiffer in cold weather, and may take a couple of miles before warming up from use. In
very cold weather, it would be possible to remove the elastomer and keep it warm (in your pocket) while you are
away from the trike. Riding with a cold, stiff elastomer will not harm the trike or the elastomer; you just won’t
feel all the benefits of riding with suspension.
The rear swingarm is held in the normal position by a double-sided Velcro strap. This bolts on through the
mudguard hole as shown in the picture above. The purpose of the strap is to keep the rear swingarm from
dangling when the trike is picked up. To fasten, place the trike on the ground with no weight on it. Wrap one
side of the Velcro strap around the curved frame tube where the corresponding Velcro strip has been placed. The
other loose end of the Velcro strap is then wrapped over the first.
3.4 Seat angle adjustment
The seat has 3 positions of adjustment, and adjustment is simple and quick.
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Loosen the seat mount quick-release lever.
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If you want to make the seat more reclined set it to the slots closest to the seat cup. If you want to
make the seat less reclined, then set it to the slots furthest from the seat cup.
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Re-tighten the seat mount quick-release. If you have fitted the suspension rack, make sure the rack
mounting plates are also hooked in place.
3.5 Seat brackets
There are 3 accessory seat mounting brackets available for your trike. The FF and FB brackets are used to move
the position of the seat forward or back. The FF and FB brackets are installed onto the trike in place of the seat,
using the 2 stainless steel Mikalor clamps provided. A strip of adhesive-backed protection strip is supplied to be
fitted to the main seat mount on the trike where the small tube bears against it. A cable tie is also provided to
strap the small tube to the main frame.
The FF bracket is used to move the seat forward on the
trike. This is useful if the rider is small, and cannot
adjust the pedals close enough without their heels hitting
the crossaxle. Fit the FF bracket to the trike with the
supplied clamps, then fit the seat as you would normally
(section 2.8). You will have to push the rear section into
the frame a little.
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