Date: 1 July 2013
CD 1001
Issue: 1.0
Vélo Cargo Owner’s Manual
Page 15 of 34
5.4 Check all nuts and bolts are secure
The Vélo Cargo is factory adjusted to ensure that all of the nuts and bolts are attached to the right
tightness (torque) and either use Nyloc security nuts or a thread locking compound is used to stop the
nuts coming loose.
If the trike starts to rattle during a journey you should immediately stop and inspect the source of the
noise and rectify it or if not rectify it once at your destination if deemed non critical.
The most important securing nuts are the wheel nuts and the cargo box centre pivot nut.
5.4.1 Wheelnuts
Once a week give each wheel a wobble to check for looseness, if it is loose take care to re-align it in
the centre of the brakes/frame and re-tighten it.
5.4.2 Cargo box pivot bearing nut
Once a week check the front cargo box pivot bearing nut for tightness. The way to do this without
getting underneath the trike is to sit on the saddle and gripping the handlebars try and rock them
away from you (upward pressure) and then towards you (downward pressure) in short motion. If there
is a noticeable rock forwards and backwards or clunking then the nut will need re-tightening. This
requires a 27mm socket or spanner, if you do not have one of these then just take the trike to a local
garage/bike shop and they should be able to adjust it for you at little or no cost in just a few minutes.
It only needs to be tightened so that there is not rocking motion, if the cargo box becomes stiff to
steer then it is too tight and needs backing off a little.
6 Packing List
The Vélo Électrique Vélo Cargo is shipped to most parts of the UK unboxed by Vélo Électrique
drivers. Where shipped in a case, the cycle will be completely assembled and will just require the
handlebars to be fitted in their sockets, the saddle fitted and the rain cover fitted.
You should inspect on receipt for damage or missing parts. This should be done before the carrier
departs and any damage informed immediately to the driver or photographed prior to further
unpacking.
Single Carton
Shipping dimensions: 275 x 35 x 30 cm (108” x 14” x 12”)
Shipping weight:
100kg (132 lbs)
6.1 Recommended tools
It is essential that you purchase a bicycle repair kit including common Allen key sizes and a small
wrench or 10mm spanner. These are the essential sizes for adjusting the brakes and handlebars.
In addition an extended tool kit can be made up to cover all of the possible tools needed to
assemble/disassemble the trike.
•
Spanners
8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 18 and 27mm
•
Allen (hex) keys
(2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 mm )
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Torque wrench
( 5-250Nm)
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Sockets for torque wrench
8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 18 and 27mm
