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CONTENTS

INTENDED USE .........................................................................................................................................3
SAFETY .....................................................................................................................................................3
BIKE COMPONENTS OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................4
RIDING AND ADJUSTING YOUR TANDEM .............................................................................................5
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND WEIGHT LIMITS ..........................................................................................6
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................7
ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................10
WARRANTY AND OTHER INFORMATION .............................................................................................10
APPENDIX A ..........................................................................................................................................12
APPENDIX B ...........................................................................................................................................13

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on becoming a new Circe Helios owner. The Helios is an innovative, functional, fun product that works 

well at many levels. We are confident that it will give you many years of good and enjoyable service.

This manual is written to enable you to get the best from your bike. It includes sections on riding, maintenance, and 
safety, and we have included some tips learnt from many years of riding and maintaining tandems. The latest version 
of the manual is always available as a downloadable PDF document on our website - please make sure you read it 
thoroughly.

Finally, we get great pleasure every time we ride our tandem and we hope that you will join us in getting many years of 
enjoyment from this wonderful bike.

Summary of Contents for Helios

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Helios Helios STEPS Triplet V2 00 ...

Page 2: ...els We are confident that it will give you many years of good and enjoyable service This manual is written to enable you to get the best from your bike It includes sections on riding maintenance and safety and we have included some tips learnt from many years of riding and maintaining tandems The latest version of the manual is always available as a downloadable PDF document on our website please ...

Page 3: ...s of your tandem can injure you if mishandled For example the chainring teeth are sharp and brakes get hot during use Moving parts including brake levers and the fold mechanism can pinch cut or crush CHECK LIST FOR EVERY RIDE Before you ride your tandem make sure it is in a safe operating condition If any part of your tandem does not function correctly do not ride it until it is fixed Refer to the...

Page 4: ...ng Optional extra 6 Mudguard Optional extra 7 Fork 8 Disc brake 9 Steering stabiliser Optional extra 10 Battery STEPS model only 11 Drive unit STEPS model only 12 Timing chain 13 Tensioner 14 Chainset 15 Hub gear 16 Rack 17 Stoker saddle and seatpost 18 Stoker stem assembly 19 Captain saddle and seatpost 20 Frame BIKE COMPONENTS OVERVIEW ...

Page 5: ...d stopping The Stoker pedals and should otherwise relax and not attempt to steer For some applications the Stoker may have an auxiliary drag brake The Captain should also give some feedback to the stoker as to road conditions for example bump and often certainly with inexperienced couples forewarning of gear changes and sudden turns STARTING AND STOPPING At start the Captain will mount the tandem ...

Page 6: ...l that they wear approved cycling helmets and that they are securely fastened into any child carrying seats If the Cargo Rack is used it is essential that the TANDEM POSITION STAND OVER HEIGHT APPROX AGE MIN SEAT HEIGHT FROM BB CENTRE MAX SEAT HEIGHT FROM BB CENTRE APPROX HEIGHT RANGE APPROX WEIGHT RANGE BACK 51cm 3 5 35cm 80cm 105 190cm 80kg FRONT 66cm 55cm 85cm 150 195cm 100kg TRIPLET POSITION S...

Page 7: ...ave not worn below their minimum wear line and are correctly aligned to the rim and not touching the tyre If the brake ever pulls all the way to the bar before engaging then you should refer to the cable adjustment section or consult a professional mechanic Disc brakes should also have their pads checked regularly and if embarking on a long ride it may be worth replacing the pads even before they ...

Page 8: ...e disc brake side of the fork Drive train Check that the cranks are tight after the first 50 miles of riding These should be fastened firmly to the bottom brackets with no play Even a small amount of movement will cause the joint between the spindle and the hole in the crank to wear resulting eventually in damage to the chain set The rear derailleur idlers tend to collect oil and dirt Clean them w...

Page 9: ...nge marked on the sidewall never above the maximum recommended and they should be checked regularly Worn tyres should be replaced Lower pressure results in a more comfortable ride but at the expense of higher rolling resistance Bal loon tyres are now available that combine relatively low rolling resistance puncture protection and a smooth ride they are well worth considering With two adults on the...

Page 10: ...d is not transferable This warranty does not apply to Damage through normal wear and tear Neglect inadequate care and maintenance Damage from crashes or jumping Overloading through excess weight Incorrect assembly Modifications to the bike additional or changed components Theft Use as a power driven vehicle Failure to follow instructions or warnings in the owner s manual Activities for which the b...

Page 11: ...local bike dealer for information about what is required in your area Please also remember that even if not required by law some equipment such as helmets and lights can increase your personal safety and should be carefully considered Frame number location The frame number is located under the stoker bottom bracket shell To read it you may need to turn the bike over Contact information Cyclecentri...

Page 12: ...e lever clamp bolt 4 5 6 8 53 71 Adjustable drop out M8 bolt 6 15 17 130 150 Mechanical caliper mounting bolt 5 9 10 80 89 Y Rohloff disc rotor bolt 5 7 62 Y Rohloff M4x25 retaining plate T 20 3 27 Rear derailleur mounting bolt 5 10 89 Rear derailleur cable clamp bolt 5 4 5 38 44 Disc rotor bolt T 25 2 4 18 35 Y Separable coupling bolt 6 15 19 130 168 Separable drainpipe bolt 6 15 19 130 168 Shima...

Page 13: ...e Cycles APPENDIX B Component Before every ride Monthly Annually Other Brakes X Cables X Drive train X Handlebar stem X Headset X Frame fork X Quick releases X Tyres X Wheels X Service and maintenance schedule ...

Page 14: ...Serial number Is in compliance with the essential requirements of the following Directives Directive 2006 42 EC Machinery Directive 2014 30 EU EMC And with the following harmonised standards EN 15194 2017 EU technical file contact name and address Alastair Langdon Director Cyclecentric Ltd 37 High Street Longstanton Cambridge CB24 3BP UK Authorised signatory on behalf of Cyclecentric Ltd Signed Na...

Page 15: ...formation at the time of publication Circe Cycles reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in colours materials equipment specifications and models Some models may be shown with optional equipment Please check model availability and full specification with your dealer prior to ordering www circecycles com ...

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