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Velotechnik
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Kickstand
Danger!
Before every ride check
whether the kickstand is lifted up to its
riding position. With a recumbent, kick-
stands are often forgotten. In the first left
turn the kickstand can touch the ground
and cause a fall! After a fall, you will have
to check the kickstand and the area where
it is mounted for damage and deformation.
Depending on your model, you can use a rear
kickstand at the frame or a kickstand that
comes with the optional lowrider.
You get maximum effect with the kickstand at
the lowrider. It supports the bicycle in the
middle of the bike between the wheels.
The left rear dropout has mounting holes for
a P
LETSCHER
kickstand. The screws are put
through the dropout and secured with wash-
ers and self-securing nuts. Tightening torque is
7–9 Nm. If you do not apply the correct
tightening torque, the screws might become
loose or break.
Before riding check that the kickstand does
not affect the function of other parts in any
position. The kickstand is only suitable for
parking the bike on even, solid ground.
In case of unfortified ground, luggage load or
mounted fairings we recommend leaning the
bike securely against a solid wall or pole.
Mudguards
At bicycles with suspension mudguards are
exposed to very strong vibrations which may
cause cracks and breaking. Please check the
stays of the mudguard regularly for their
position and check the mudguards for cracks
or deformations. Immediately exchange dam-
aged mudguards.
Attention!
You must not mount
additional parts like rear lights or reflec-
tors to the mudguards since they may
break then.
Attention!
If branches or other ob-
stacles get caught in the wheels while rid-
ing and are moved around they may drag
the mudguards along. The mudguard can
possibly fold up between frame and tire
and hence block the wheel which may lead
to a serious fall. If you hear any unknown
noises while riding stop immediately and
remove anything that might cling to the
mudguards or the wheels.
In order to prevent falls you have to fasten
the stays of the front mudguard with a securi-
ty clip that opens under pressure. When the
clip has opened once please replace it with a
new one.
After you have performed service work or
replaced mudguards check if the wheels turn
freely. A distance of at least 7 mm has to be
between mudguard and wheel.
Check whether the suspension can still fully
compress with mudguards mounted. The
mudguards, stays and screws must not touch
other parts even under maximum compres-
sion.
Water bottle cages
The derailleur tube at the front of the frame
comes with threaded inserts for a water
bottle cage.
Additional water bottle cages can be mounted
using a special bracket behind the seat availa-
ble from HP V
ELOTECHNIK
.
Another useful alternative to water bottles
are systems with a "water bag" and a drinking
hose, e. g. from CAMELBAK. You can simply
strap them behind the seat, onto the rear
rack or into the Speed bag.
Kickstand, Mudguards, Water bottle cage