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Braking
We use disc brakes on our TrikExplors and they are very efficient. To stop, squeeze both
brake levers smoothly and with equal pressure. Each brake lever activates a
corresponding brake on the front wheels. You will experience “brake steer” (pulling) if
you brake only one side or if you use unequal pressure on the brake levers. It is
possible to tip the trike forward by trying to stop too fast.
After having adjusted the handlebar position you have to readjust the length of the
brake cables and shifter cables. The cables have to run smoothly without any sharp
turns and they should not be bent sharply or stretched when the handlebar is at
maximum angle. Also avoid large bows that could be caught up by the front wheels or
other parts or touch objects under your tricycle.
Adjusting the headrest
The mest seat can be equipped with a headrest. Its height and inclination is adjustable
at the mounting clamp.
Adjusting the shock
Please refer shock user manual.
Adjusting the display
Please display user manual.
How to Ride
Entering and Exiting the TrikExplor
Before sitting down on the TrikExplor, make sure that it cannot roll away from you by
using the parking brake.
Straddle the boom and begin lowering yourself into the seat while supporting yourself
using the tires or the sides of the seat frame. Do not to put weight on the handlebars as
they are not load bearing members of the trike and can be damaged by doing so.
When exiting the TrikExplor, lock the parking brake and use the tires, boom stub tube,
or seat frame to provide assistance when standing up from the seated position.
Turning
Lean your body into the center of your turns or you risk lifting the inside tire and
possibly rolling your TrikExplor. The faster you are riding, the more critical this
becomes. This leaning counteracts the lifting force (caused by fun things like your center
of gravity, instantaneous velocity and centrifugal force) and encourages the inside tire
to stay on the ground. Since TrikExplors cannot lean like regular bikes, you have to
counter these forces with your body movement.