General Safety Instructions
Load capacity
The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 120 kg (276 lbs).The maximum total weight (bicycle + rider + luggage) is 140 kg (322 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.
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) Luggage box (Speedbag) 10 kg (23 lbs)
When a rear rack or a Speedbag is mounted you have to make sure that when the rear suspension is fully compressed there is at least a 1 cm (1/3") distance between the rear tire or
mudguard and the rear rack. If you want to increase this distance you have to decrease the suspension travel of the rear suspension element with
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 body of the rider as possible, since this leads to a more stable performance.You can also improve 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 or in the Speedbag is safely 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 ORTLIEB.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 care 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.
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