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HP
Velotechnik
Load capacity
The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 130 kg
(286 lbs).The maximum total weight (b
rider + luggage) is 150 kg (330 lbs).The lower
limit is valid. It is important to adjust the
spring stiffness of the suspension according to
the load, see the chapter about adjusting the
suspension in this manual, page 16.
With an attached trailer, the maximum total
weight must not be higher than 150 kg
(330 lbs)
Carrying luggage
Luggage transport is only allowed with the
special rear racks, lowrider racks and luggage
boxes offered by HP Velotechnik .
Maximum load:
Rear rack 25 kg (57 lbs)
Lowrider under the seat 25 kg (57 lbs)
When a rear rack is mounted you have to ma-
ke sure that when the rear suspension is fully
compressed there is at least a 1 cm (
1
/
3
") di-
stance between the rear tire or mudguard and
the rear rack. If you want to increase this di-
stance you have to decrease the suspension
travel of the rear suspension element with
clip-on spacers. For that purpose please con-
sult your local dealer.
Additional loading can influence thehandling of
your bike considerably. If you plan on riding
with heavy luggage we advise you to make a
test ride on a street with no traffic to adjust
to the new situation.
The load should be placed as close to the bo-
dy of the rider as possible, since this leads to a
more stable performance.You can also impro-
ve the handling of the bike by positioning the
center of gravity of the luggage as low as pos-
sible, so pack heavy items in the bottom of
your panniers. Hang heavy panniers on the lo-
wrider rack preferably to the rear rack.
Be careful that your luggage on the racks is sa-
fely stored. Bags must be tightly fastened to
the rack so they can not move. In no case may
loose parts like straps or belts touch the
wheels, the derailleur or the suspension.
We recommend waterproof bicycle bags by
the German manufacturer O
RTLIEB
.You can buy
them with extra large hooks matching the
oversized tubes of the rack.You can also refit
those large hooks later.
Take care that your luggage does not cover
the lighting system and the reflectors of your
bicycle and that they stay fully functional.
In case you want to park your bicycle take ca-
re to lean it on a wall or any other solid ob-
ject.With the kickstand alone it is not possible
to safely park a bicycle loaded with luggage, it
could fall down and be damaged.
General Safety Instructions
