
HP
Velotechnik
If the clamping screws are tightened too hard,
the handlebar may be deformed, and no prop-
er clamping can be achieved.
Please 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 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 cor-
rect tightening torque, and handlebars and
stem have to be replaced.
Your bike shop can supply a special fitting lu-
bricant that increases friction between handle-
bar and stem.
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Adjusting the handlebars
Adjusting the handlebar angle
By changing the angle of the handlebars you
can adjust the position of the grip to the
length of your upper body and your arms.
The handlebar consists of two parts.They are
mounted to the stem by a slotted clamp on
each side.The adjustment range in width is 3.5
cm on each side, giving a total range of 7 cm
(aprox. 2 ¾").
Most riders are comfortable with a 85° angle
so that the bent grips point upwards and
slightly forward.The more upright the grip po-
sition and the narrower the handlebar width,
the larger the minimum possible turning circle
as the handlebars touch your legs or the seat
earlier.
In order to change the angle or the width,
loosen the screws of the stem/handlebar
clamping. Move the handlebars until they are in
your favourite position.Tighten the clamping
screws with
8–10
Nm. Check the correct
clamping of the handlebars by sitting down on
your trike and pulling the handlebars. Doing so
the handlebars must not turn in the stem.
Danger!
If the handlebar grips are adjusted
pointing too far forward or too wide, your
hands or the brake levers can touch the
front wheels or mudguards when cornering
sharp, leading to injury. Make sure you have
at least 5 cm (2“) clearance between brake
levers and front wheels / mudguards at all
steering angles.
Caution!
If the handlebar grips are adjusted
pointing to far forward,the handlebar can
touch and damage the track rods when cor-
nering sharp. Make sure the handlebars con-
tact your legs or the seat first before touch-
ing the track rods. Damages track rods must
be replaces.
Handlebar width and angle are adjusted with the clamp at the
stem under the main frame.
Caution!
Do not exceed the handlebar
width over the „Max“ mark, otherwise a
safe clamping is not possible.