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adjust the seat to a position that suits your leg length and bottom bracket sled position. The legs should
not be fully extended when pedaling. Straight legs often lead to knee pain and are also not effective.
So if you have found a position for yourself as far forward in the vehicle as possible, you still have to
adjust the angle of inclination of the seat and the head rest area. You can find information about this
here:
5.7.2 Quick settings
Quick settings include seat position, seatback angle, and headrest.
You can snap the seat into different positions in the locking rail. Choose a position where you have the
correct distance to the bottom bracket (see previous paragraph).
Now choose the right headrest adapter according to the following scheme:
Persons from 145-165 cm choose the adapter small
Persons from 165-180 cm choose the adapter medium
People over 180 cm usually do not need an adapter at all.
The adapter is fixed using the Velcro fastener, as far back as possible, so that the inner foam block also
grips with its Velcro.
The adapter still receives the pillow, which is also attached with Velcro.
The seat back inclination is now adjusted using a rigid foam board (a stack of foam boards located
behind the seat) so that it fits the head position in the head rest adapter. The head should neither be
looking too far into the sky (poor vision with varifocals) nor should it be bent too far forward (impaired
breathing). However, a comfortable resting of the head is favorable for longer comfortable driving.
The flat seating position in connection with the well-adjustable headrest allow long and relaxed
driving. Experiment with fine tuning. Driving pleasure is largely dependent on the optimum overall
setting.
5.8 Correct setting of the tiller cable
The steel cable that holds the steering column away from the driver can be lengthened or shortened
using a clamping screw.
The optimal setting will be with the steering column about 10-15 from your stomach and chest area.
This prevents your body from hitting the steering column in a frontal crash.
Furthermore, this enables good breathing and, in conjunction with side armrests, creates a stable
steering triangle.
The armrests should be adjusted so that they support the arms when your hands are on the steering
column.
6. Hoods and lids
6.1 Foam combi-lid
This two-piece hood has been developed for those who prefer to drive with an open head, but also for
flexible everyday use with stowability. The combi-lid can be stowed in the rear on the left-hand side.
So you can decide while driving whether you want to make an adjustment to the weather conditions.
