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2.1 Tyre pressure
Typical tyre pressure for the standard tyres
is about 70psi (4.6 bar). Do not inflate the
tyres more than the maximum pressure
recommended on the tyre sidewalls. You
will need to experiment a bit to find the tyre
pressure that suits you best. Higher pressures
will allow the trike roll more easily, but will
transmit more road shock to the rider. Lower
pressures will feel much more comfortable,
but there can be more rolling resistance.
Also try experimenting with tyres; there are
now large cruiser tyres available which can
provide a comfortable ride and reasonably
low rolling resistance, as well as small high-
pressure racing tyres that offer very-low rolling
resistance and sport’s-car type handling.
2.2 Folding and unfolding (Not Vortex 2012)
Folding and unfolding your trike is very simple. After you have practiced it a few times, you will be
able to do it easily in under a minute.
To fold your trike:
Unscrew the knobs under the front of the seat
and slide the clips off the frame cup in which
the seat sits. They should be left at the end of
the screws as seen here. They are there to
prevent the knob from being unwound too far
and falling out.
Release the QR (Quick Release) on the seat
post.
Remove the seat.
Undo the QR on the hinge.
Release the QR on each handlebar and
swing it backwards until each is horizontal.
Re-fasten each QR.
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