Adjusting the handlebars
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Velotechnik
A good setting for the handlebars
While riding you should allow your arms to
rest in a relaxed position on the handlebars.
Do not push or pull on the handlebars. If the
handlebars turn in the stem clamping during
the ride stop immediately and tighten the
clamping screw of the handlebars. If the han-
dlebars are not sufficiently clamped the han-
dlebars or the stem may be damaged or de-
formed. In this case, safe clamping can no
longer be guaranteed, not even with the
correct tightening torque, and handlebars and
stem have to be replaced.
Attention!
When getting on and off
the bicycle, make sure to avoid pulling at
the handle bars or stepping on the tie rods.
To get off the bicycle, sit upright on the
front seat edge and then stand up. Grip the
front wheels or the seat back as an extra
support, not the handlebars. If you pull
firmly at the handlebars, the steering
mechanism can be damaged.
For recumbent bicycles from HP V
ELOTECHNIK
you can optionally chose various types of
handlebars.
There are two versions of above seat steering
available for the Speedmachine and Grasshop-
per fx: Tiller steering and Aerobar steering.
Both feature a adjustable stem which fixes the
handlebars to the fork. The Tiller steering on
Streetmachine Gte and Grasshopper fx comes
with the foldable Terracycle Glideflex stem.
All three bicycles described in this manual can
also be equipped with underseat steering. On
Grasshopper fx and Speedmachine, the un-
derseat steering is indirectly connected to the
for by a steering rod.
On the following pages, the differences and
setting instructions are described. Please pay
attention to the information referring to your
handlebar type.
Adjusting the handlebar angle
In order to change the angle, loosen the
screws of the handlebar clamping. Turn the
handlebars until they are in your favourite
position.
Check that the stem clamps the handlebars
exactly in the middle. Tighten the clamping
screws with 6–8 Nm.
Check the correct clamping of the handlebars
by sitting on your bike and pulling the handle-
bars. Doing so, the handlebar grips must not
turn.
Danger!
Take care that the clamping
area of the stem is thoroughly trimmed
and there are no sharp edges which may
cause handlebar failure. While riding you
should allow your arms to rest in a relaxed
position on the handlebars.
Do not push or pull on the handlebars. If the
handlebars turn in the stem clamping during
the ride stop immediately and tighten the
clamping screw of the handlebars.
If the handlebars are not sufficiently clamped
the handlebars or the stem may be damaged
or deformed. In this case, safe clamping can
no longer be guaranteed, not even with the
correct tightening torque, and handlebars and
stem have to be replaced.
Tiller steering:
Turn the handlebars so that the grips point
downward or slightly forwards. Your wrists
should be in a relaxed position perpendicular
to your arms.
Aerobar steering:
Turn the handlebars in order to reach a re-
laxed position with slightly bent arms. The
handlebar ends may be shortened if necessary.
Under seat steering:
Most riders are comfortable with a 45° angle
so that the grip points diagonally to the front
and up. The more upright the grip position,
Adjusting the handlebars