Hp-velotechnik Spirit User Manual

Operating Manual andService InstructionsNEWrecumbent-technology2009HPV elotechnikAugust 2009

HPVelotechnik8Before the first ride: adjusting yournew SpiritThe seating position is essential for your ridingcomfort, well-being and efficient cyclin

Adjusting your new bikeHPVelotechnikIf the distance is too short you may sufferfrom knee pain or your legs may bump on thehandlebar.A wrong adjustment

HPVelotechnikTo adjust the angle of the back rest only openthe front quick release lever.That way the seatstays fixed on the rail and you keep the adj

Adjusting your new bikeHPVelotechnik11Adjusting the seat cushionThe angle of the seat cushion has an immedia-te effect on your riding comfort.The stee

HPVelotechnik12Adjusting the seat cushion horizon-tallyThe seat cushion is attachted to its brackets inlong holes.That way you can adjust the hori-zon

Adjusting your new bikeHPVelotechnik13Adjusting the heightThe handlebars of the Spirit are held by a tele-scopic stem that is vertically adjustable.Th

HPVelotechnikThe cables are secured in their guides withplastic clips.Alternatively, you can fasten thecables with zip ties that are put through thecu

Adjusting your new bikeHPVelotechnikWhile riding you should allow your arms torest in a relaxed position on the handlebars.Do not pull on the handleba

HPVelotechnik16Purpose of the adjustment of the su-spensionYour Spirit is fitted with a suspension fork forthe front wheel and a rear swing arm for th

Adjusting your new bikeHPVelotechnikAdjusting to loadThe luggage carriers of the Spirit are mountedto the suspended part of the frame.That wayyour lug

HPVelotechnikGeneral safety instructionsIntended use – 3The first miles – 3Legal requirements – 3Load capacity – 4Carrying luggage – 4Transport in th

HPVelotechnikYou will reach this value by changing the airpressure in the fork.It is not important to exactly follow the re-commended values for the n

Adjusting your new bikeHPVelotechnik19Recommended air pressuresload pressureto 80 kg 8 barto 100 kg 9 barto 130 kg 10 barMaximum allowed pressure: 20

HPVelotechnik20Adjusting the suspension

Adjusting your new bikeHPVelotechnik21Adjusting the rear suspension ele-mentFor the rear suspension of the Spirit a steelspring is combined with a hyd

HPVelotechnik22Adjusting the pre-load of the rearsuspension element (steel spring)The preload determines how far the suspen-sion compresses when you a

Adjusting your new bikeHPVelotechnikAir shock DT.SWISS XM-180This rear shock contains pressurized air in amain („positive“) air chamber as suspensionm

HPVelotechnik24Learning the new riding techniqueYour new bicycle has been assembled by yourspecialist dealer and adjusted together withyou as describe

Handling instructionsWear protective clothingRiding a bicycle is a potentially dangeroussport where accidents can happen even whenyou take care of eve

HPVelotechnik26Slowly increase the strain We recommend you to perform only short ri-des without much power during the firstweeks.Always use a low gear

Handling instructionsHPVelotechnik27Do not pull at the handlebars How to ride correctly and safelyAlways adjust your speed to the traffic, the ro-ad a

HPVelotechnikthank you for buying a recumbent by HP VELOTECHNIK and con-gratulations on the purchase of your new Spirit! With the Spirit,a high-qualit

HPVelotechnik28BrakesThe Spirit is equipped with a powerful high-quality brake system. Please read the separatemanual from the brake manufacturer that

Handling instructionsHPVelotechnikNew brake systems, new brake pads and newbrake discs need a break-in period to achievemaximum brake power.This perio

HPVelotechnik30Gear SystemWith the gear system you can adjust the peda-ling frequency, that means the number of revo-lutions of the crank per minute,

Handling instructionsHPVelotechnik31Lighting systemIf you want to ride your bike on public streets,it must be equipped with a legal lighting sy-stem.

HPVelotechnik32You can adjust the pressure of the dynamoagainst the wheel with the turning knob at theside.The pressure is right when the dynamowheel

Maintenance and careHPVelotechnik33Maintenance and careYour Spirit is equipped with the latest bicycletechnology that does not require much main-tenan

HPVelotechnik34BrakesMechanical disc brakesTo readjust the brake pads you have to use thebig red knobs on each side of the brakecaliper. Adjust the in

Maintenance and careHPVelotechnikAdjusting the gear indexing for theDualDrive hub gearTurn the left twist grip for the hub gear to thestandard mode &q

HPVelotechnik36ChainThe chain is a wearing part that has to be lu-bricated regularly and to be changed at signsof excessive wear and tear.Lubricating

Maintenance and careHPVelotechnik37Changing the chainThe chain is one of the parts of the bike thatwill wear out.This shows in a stretching of thechai

HPVelotechnikThe manuals of component manufacturerssuch as the brake manufacturer, the gear sys-tem manufacturer, and the pedal manufactureralso belon

HPVelotechnik38Chain tubesThe chain protection tubes are made of a longlasting plastic that features very low friction,slow wear and good noise dampin

Maintenance and careHPVelotechnik39Changing single tubesOpen the chain as described above and remo-ve it entirely from the tube you want to chan-ge.Us

HPVelotechnik40Suspension ForkPlease clean the dust boot and the tube belowevery four weeks. Lubricate the free part ofthe slider tube after cleaning

Maintenance and careHPVelotechnik41The linear ball bearing suffers from wearwhich depends on the frequency of use, dirtand lubrication.If the linear b

HPVelotechnik42Suspension fork(room for notes)

Maintenance and careHPVelotechnik43HeadsetLoosen the screw of the clamp by one or twoturns.Carefully fasten the end cap with an hex key 6a little bit

HPVelotechnik44After the headset has been adjusted withoutplay tighten the screw of the clamp with 4-6Nm.Remove the end cap and take the adjustmenttub

Maintenance and careHPVelotechnik45Rear suspension elementChanging the springs of the rear su-spension elementYou can buy the spring for the rear susp

HPVelotechnik46Rear suspension elementCleaning the suspension elementDo clean the suspension element, especiallythe polished piston rod, if it is dirt

Maintenance and careHPVelotechnik47The bushings are exchangeable. For that pur-pose you will have to dismount the rear swingarm and send it together w

General safety instructionsHPVelotechnik3Legal requirementsWhen you ride your bike on public roads itmust comply with national legislation and gui-del

HPVelotechnik48The seatThe seat cover of the back rest stretches un-der load. On the backside, there are four beltsto tighten the back rest again.Try

Maintenance and careHPVelotechnik49Water bottle cageYou can mount a water bottle cage at themain frame. For that purpose, there are threa-ded inserts

HPVelotechnikCheck whether the suspension can still be fullycompressed with the mounted mudguards.Themudguards, stays and screws must not touchother p

Maintenance and careHPVelotechnik51WheelsThe correct air pressure is decisive forsmooth running and a good protection againstpunctures.The maximum pre

HPVelotechnik52After you have exchanged the tires pleasecheck if the wheels turn freely and check theminimum distance between mudguards andframe.Due t

Maintenance and careHPVelotechnik53While cleaning your bicycle check it for anycracks, scratches, deformations, damaged parts,loose spokes etc. If you

HPVelotechnik54Storing the bicycleBefore storing your bicycle over a longer peri-od of time, e.g. over winter, please take care ofthe following steps:

Maintenance and careHPVelotechnik55Tightening torques for screwsThe values indicated are meant for a friction value µ=0,125 (greased threads and screw

HPVelotechnik56WarrantyYour dealer has to fully set up and adjust yourSpirit, so that safe function is guaranteed.Thedealer has to make a final safety

HPVelotechnikWarranty pass57Warranty PassWith the HP VELOTECHNIK Warranty Pass youcan assure the safety and proper function ofyour Spirit for many yea

HPVelotechnik4Load capacityThe maximum load (rider + luggage) is 130 kgs(286 lbs.).The maximum total weight (bicycle+ rider + luggage) is 150 kgs (330

Warranty pass58HPVelotechnikService Planpart worklighting system check functionalityadjust headlamp and rear light, check cable contactsclean reflecto

HPVelotechnikWarranty pass59see page before every ride monthly annually note31●●●51 ●●28 / 33 ●●●●45 ●●▲40●▲ every 1000 km●47 ▲▲51 ▲36●38 ●●▲52●51 ●13

HPVelotechnik60Warranty passThis service plan is intended to give you arough overview over the required mainte-nance and service works. In no case it

HPVelotechnikWarranty pass61see page before every ride monthly annually note▲▲52●●7 ●35 ●●54 ●50 ●51 ●13 ●▲35 ▲ The service intervals given in this Wa

HPVelotechnik62Warranty passservice at deliveryAt the delivery of a new SpiritOrder No.:milage approx. km:Date:Dealer's Stamp and Signature:Excha

HPVelotechnikWarranty pass632nd serviceNo later than 3000 kilometers or one year af-ter the purchase.Order No.:milage approx. km:Date:Dealer's St

HPVelotechnik64Warranty pass4th serviceNo later than 9000 kilometers or three yearsafter the purchase.Order No.:milage approx. km:Date:Dealer's S

HPVelotechnikWarranty pass656th serviceNo later than 15000 kilometers or five yearsafter the purchase.Order No.:milage approx. km:Date:Dealer's S

Warranty pass66HPVelotechnik7th serviceNo later than 18000 kilometers or six years af-ter the purchase.Order No.:milage approx. km:Date:Dealer's

67HPVelotechnikWarranty pass9th serviceNo later than 24000 kilometers or eight yearsafter the purchase.Order No.:milage approx. km:Date:Dealer's

General safety instructionsHPVelotechnik5Transport in the carThe best way to transport your bicycle is insi-de the car.Take care that it does not lie

Warranty pass68HPVelotechnik11th serviceNo later than 30000 kilometers or ten yearsafter the purchase.Order No.:milage approx. km:Date:Dealer's S

69HPVelotechnikWarranty pass13th serviceNo later than 36000 kilometers or twelve yearsafter the purchase.Order No.:milage approx. km:Date:Dealer'

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HPVelotechnik6Replacement of partsThe replacement of parts relevant for safety(especially brakes, lighting system, handlebar,fork, drive train, suspen

HPVelotechnikGeneral safety instructions7Quick release leversQuick release levers hold the seat of yourSpirit in position.The wheels are equipped eith