Cube TRIKE HYBRID User manual

Operation manual
TRIKE HYBRID

Legal notice
Pending System GmbH & Co. KG
Ludwig-Hüttner-Straße 5-7
95679 Waldershof
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
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©2023
Status: 22.05.2023
Aufkleber Rahmenseriennummer (am Oberrohr angebracht)
Sticker frame serial number (attached to top tube)

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Table of contents
1 About these original instructions.............. 5
1.1 Conventions.................................... 5
1.1.1 Descriptions..................................... 5
1.1.2 Positional designations............... 5
1.1.3 Denition of terms........................ 5
1.1.4 Figures............................................... 6
1.2 General notes on these orig‐
inal instructions.............................. 7
1.2.1 Scope.................................................. 7
1.2.2 Additionally applicable docu‐
ments................................................. 7
2For your safety..................................................... 7
2.1 Using your Trike Hybrid as
intended............................................ 8
2.1.1 What is your Trike Hybrid
designed for?................................... 8
2.1.2 Who can ride your Trike
Hybrid?.............................................. 8
2.1.3 How may you ride your Trike
Hybrid?.............................................. 8
2.1.4 How to use the box?..................... 8
2.1.5 What applies to rear carriers/
child seats/bicycle trailers?......... 9
2.1.6 On which surfaces are you
allowed to ride your Trike
Hybrid?.............................................. 9
2.1.7 What legal requirements apply
to riding the Trike Hybrid?.......... 9
2.1.8 Accessories and conversions..... 10
2.2 Avoiding typical dangers............ 10
2.2.1 Dangers due to faulty nal
assembly........................................... 10
2.2.2 Dangers for certain groups of
people (e.g. children)................... 11
2.2.3 Dangers when (rst) cycling
with your Trike Hybrid................. 11
2.2.4 Hazards during handling............ 12
2.2.5 Dangers due to improper care,
maintenance and repair.............. 13
2.3 Residual risks................................... 13
3Scope of delivery, technical data................ 14
3.1 Scope of delivery........................... 14
3.2 Identication/type plate............. 14
3.3 Permissible total weight (Trike
Hybrid)............................................... 14
3.4 Trike Family HybridMaximum
payload.............................................. 15
3.4.1 Maximum payload for the box. 15
3.4.2 Maximum payload depending
on the permissible total
weight (calculation examples).. 15
3.5 Screw connections........................ 17
3.5.1 Which screw connections may
you tighten yourself?.................... 17
3.5.2 Torques and screw connec‐
tions.................................................... 18
4Structure and functions.................................. 18
4.1 General information/model
overview............................................ 18
4.2 Electric drive.................................... 18
4.3 Brakes................................................. 18
4.4 Shifting.............................................. 19
4.5 Handlebars, handlebar stem..... 19
4.6 Suspension fork.............................. 20
4.7 Box...................................................... 20
5 Before using for the rst time...................... 21
5.1 Getting your Trike Hybrid
ready to ride.................................... 21
5.2 Getting to know your Trike
Hybrid................................................ 21
6 Before every trip................................................. 22
6.1 Checking the Trike Hybrid as a
whole.................................................. 22
6.2 Checking the wheels.................... 23
6.2.1 Checking the installation............ 23
6.2.2 Checking the rims.......................... 23
6.2.3 Checking the spokes.................... 23
6.2.4 Checking the tyres......................... 23
6.3 Checking the saddle and seat
post..................................................... 25
6.4 Checking the handlebars and
handlebar stem.............................. 25
6.5 Checking the handlebar
attachments..................................... 26
6.6 Checking the headset.................. 26
6.7 Checking the suspension fork... 27
6.8 Checking the brakes..................... 27

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6.9 Checking the manual drive
(chain)................................................ 28
6.10 Checking the electric drive
components.................................... 28
6.11 Checking the lighting................... 28
6.12 Checking the box........................... 29
6.13 Checking the front carrier........... 29
6.14 Checking the mudguards
(wheel guards)................................ 29
7 Adjusting and using the Trike Hybrid...... 30
7.1 Essential factors to take into
consideration.................................. 30
7.1.1 Adjustments require expert
knowledge....................................... 30
7.1.2 Note the minimum insertion
depth of the seat post.................. 30
7.2 Adjusting the seat position........ 31
7.3 Adjusting the seat height........... 31
7.4 Adjusting the suspension fork.. 32
7.4.1 What is the total weight
range?................................................ 32
7.4.2 Adjusting the preload.................. 32
7.5 Operating the electric drive....... 33
7.6 Setting up and operating the
shifting............................................... 33
7.7 Operating the brakes................... 33
7.8 Operating the kickstand /
parking brake.................................. 34
7.9 Using the box.................................. 36
7.9.1 Opening the soft top.................... 36
7.9.2 Closing the soft top....................... 37
7.9.3 Removing/attaching the soft
top....................................................... 38
7.9.4 Installing the child seat in the
box...................................................... 39
7.9.5 Use child seat ................................. 40
7.9.6 Removing the child seat from
the box............................................... 41
7.9.7 Cleaning the child seat................ 41
7.10 Using the front carrier.................. 41
7.10.1 Retrotting the front carrier...... 41
7.10.2 Loading the front carrier............. 41
8Malfunctions while cycling............................ 42
8.1 Trike Hybrid (general cycling
behaviour)........................................ 43
8.2 Electric drive.................................... 43
8.3 Shifting, manual drive (chain)... 44
8.4 Brakes................................................. 44
8.5 Frame, seat post and suspen‐
sion fork............................................. 44
8.6 Mudguards, lighting..................... 45
8.7 Wheels and tyres............................ 45
9After a fall or accident...................................... 46
10 Cleaning and maintaining the Trike
Hybrid...................................................................... 46
11 Transporting the Trike Hybrid..................... 47
12 Decommissioning the Trike Hybrid for a
longer period........................................................ 47
13 End-of-life disposal........................................... 48
14 Guarantee/warranty......................................... 48
14.1 Warranty............................................ 48
14.2 Warranty services........................... 48
14.3 Warranty conditions..................... 48
14.4 The claim to warranty/ guar‐
antee is invalidated....................... 49
15 Inspections/service plan................................. 49
16 Handover checklist............................................ 49

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1 About these original
instructions
Dear Customer,
we would like to congratulate you on your choice of a
Trike Hybrid from our company and thank you for your
trust.
With the purchase of this Trike Hybrid, you have
acquired a high-quality, environmentally friendly
means of transport that you will enjoy whilst pro‐
moting your health.
Your specialist bicycle dealer is also very important for
you after advice and nal assembly. The dealer is your
contact for maintenance, inspections, conversions and
repairs of all kinds.
If you have any questions about our product, please
contact your specialist bicycle dealer.
Overview
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1Frame
2 Seatpost
3 Saddle
4 Seatpost clamp
5 Soft top
6 Box
7 Rear light
8 Mudguard
9 Tyre
10 Rim
11 Spoke
12 Hub
13 Brake disc
14 Brake
15 Chain
16 Chainguard
17 Kickstand
18 Chainring
19 Engine
20 Crank arm
21 Suspension fork
22 Headset
23 Stem
24 Front light
25 Brake lever
26 Display
27 Remote
28 Handlebars
29 Shifter
1.1 Conventions
1.1.1 Descriptions
CAUTION
The symbol for danger of burns indi‐
cates high temperatures above 45°C
(coagulation of protein), which can
cause burns in humans.
DANGER
The yellow warning triangle in combi‐
nation with the signal word "Danger"
indicates dangers that can lead to
severe personal injury (up to death).
WARNING
The yellow warning triangle in
combination with the signal word
"Warning" indicates dangers that can
lead to slight personal injury and
damage to property.
NOTICE
The exclamation mark (without tri‐
angle) alerts you to information that
requires special attention.
1.1.2 Positional designations
Whenever these original instructions refer to “right,”
“left,” “front” or “rear,” this information always refers to
the position of the cyclist (in the direction of travel).
1.1.3 Denition of terms
Denition of terms
Trike
Hybrid
Whenever these original instruc‐
tions refer to "Trike Hybrid" in gen‐
eral, it refers to any of the models
described here.
EPAC E lectrically P ower A ssisted C
ycles).

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All Trike Hybrid models described
in these original instructions
belong to the EPAC class of cycles.
Wobble A concentricity deviation on the
rim is colloquially referred to as a
“wobble”.
bar Common unit for air pressure.
Torque Also called tightening torque. Indi‐
cates how "rmly" a screw is tight‐
ened.
DIN EN
ISO
German Institute for Standardiza‐
tion.
European standard
Specialist
bicycle
dealer
=
Authorised
specialist
bicycle
dealer
Our company only allows selected
bicycle dealers to sell and repair
our products.
Whenever these original instruc‐
tions refer to “bicycle dealer” in
general, they specically mean spe‐
cialist bicycle dealers authorised by
us.
Manual
force
The force that an average adult
person with moderate to medium
eort applies with one hand.
HWK In Germany:
Chamber of Trade
IHK In Germany:
Chamber of Commerce
Nm newton-metre;
Unit for torque
psi pound per square inch;
American unit for pressure;
1 psi = 0.06894 bar
StVO German Road Trac Act
(Straßenverkehrsordnung)
StVZO German Road Trac Licensing Reg‐
ulations
(Straßenverkehrszulassungsord‐
nung)
Correct
screw con‐
nection
The “Correct screw connection”
term refers to the condition in
which the screw heads are rmly
in contact with the part over their
entire surface.
Screw con‐
nection,
not correct
A loose screw is often indicated by
a protruding screw head.
1.1.4 Figures
NOTICE
The gures shown in these original
instructions are for illustrative pur‐
poses and apply to all model versions
of the Trike Hybrid.

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1.2 General notes on these orig‐
inal instructions
DANGER
Dangers if the original instructions
are not observed!
Failure to observe these original
instructions can lead to dangerous
cycling situations, falls, accidents
and material damage.
−In addition to these original
instructions, make sure that you
have all documents that may be
applicable in your national lan‐
guage (⮫
Chapter 1.2.2 “Addi‐
tionally applicable documents”
on page 7
).
−Before using your Trike Hybrid
for the rst time, please read
the original instructions and
any other applicable documents
carefully.
−Keep the original instructions
(including the applicable docu‐
ments) and pass them on
together with your Trike Hybrid
if you ever sell it or give it away.
−In addition to these original
instructions, you will receive a
separate delivery certicate for
your Trike Hybrid. Make sure
that all elds in the delivery cer‐
ticate are lled out completely.
It is your responsibility to check
your Trike Hybrid as prescribed
and to have any work done on it.
−If parts of this original operating
manual are not clear to you,
consult your bicycle dealer.
1.2.1 Scope
These original instructions were prepared on the basis
of the DIN 79010-2020:02 standard. It applies exclu‐
sively to Trike Hybrid models from our company from
model year 2023 onwards.
These original instructions are only valid if they were
enclosed with the Trike Hybrid from our company
when it was purchased.
DANGER
Dangers due to (unfamiliar) tech‐
nical innovations!
New technical ndings may lead to
changes in the models, their oper‐
ation and to new models them‐
selves.
−Ask your specialist bicycle dealer
about the accuracy and validity
of these original instructions.
−Have your specialist bicycle
dealer conrm that you have
received the correct set of
documents (original instructions
and component instructions) for
your Trike Hybrid.
1.2.2 Additionally applicable docu‐
ments
With the constant development in the bicycle sector,
the range of components that you can use with your
Trike Hybrid is also growing. It is therefore almost
impossible to produce generally applicable original
instructions that describe all available components in
detail.
For this reason, it is possible that these original instruc‐
tions – in addition to the delivery certicate – are
accompanied by one or more separate component
instructions.
NOTICE
The enclosed component instruc‐
tions contain detailed information
from the component manufacturer
on the respective component and are
part of the overall scope of the orig‐
inal instructions.
■Refer to the delivery certicate to nd out whether
the original instructions for your Trike Hybrid
includes additional separate component instruc‐
tions.
2For your safety
NOTICE
In this chapter, you will nd infor‐
mation on intended use, important
safety instructions and a list of
(unavoidable) residual risks.

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2.1 Using your Trike Hybrid as
intended
DANGER
Dangers if not used as intended!
Your Trike Hybrid is designed for a
specic use.
Design, material properties, etc.
are designed for this intended use.
If you use your Trike Hybrid for
purposes other than those for
which it is intended, such misuse
can lead to material failure, mal‐
functions of important assemblies
(e.g. brakes) and other issues!
−Observe all information on
intended use in ⮫ Chapter
2.1.1 “What is your Trike Hybrid
designed for?” on page 8 and
⮫ Chapter 2.1.8 “Accessories
and conversions” on page 10
.
−Never use your Trike Hybrid in
any way other than described
here/not for its intended pur‐
pose.
−Consult your bicycle dealer if
you are uncertain about the
intended use of your Trike
Hybrid.
2.1.1 What is your Trike Hybrid
designed for?
Your Trike Hybrid is designed as a means of transport
for transporting or taking along children and luggage
(objects).
The tests of your Trike Hybrid or the tests of the
components were carried out in accordance with the
standard DIN 79010-2020:02.
2.1.2 Who can ride your Trike
Hybrid?
NOTICE
Your Trike Hybrid is designed for one
(single) cyclist. This cyclist controls
and rides the Trike Hybrid.
The following requirements must be met for proper
use:
■The seat position (saddle/handlebar) on the Trike
Hybrid is correctly adjusted for the cyclist.
■The cyclist has the right height/stature for the
Trike Hybrid. If you are unsure, ask your specialist
bicycle dealer.
■The cyclist (including clothing) weighs a maximum
of 115 kg (= maximum cyclist weight).
■The cyclist is at least 16 years old. Persons younger
than 16 years of age are not allowed to ride this
Trike Hybrid themselves/operate it as a cyclist.
2.1.3 How may you ride your Trike
Hybrid?
■Sit with your rear end on the saddle or ride out of
the saddle, i.e. with a standing pedalling motion.
■Hold the left grip of the handlebars with your left
hand and the right grip of the handlebars with
your right hand.
■Do not take your hands o the handlebars while
cycling. Your Trike Hybrid is not suitable for hands-
free cycling!
■Use your Trike Hybrid with or without the electric
drive.
■Use your Trike Hybrid exclusively as a means of
transport as described in these original instruc‐
tions.
■When transporting children or luggage, observe
the information in ⮫ Chapter 7.9 “Using the box”
on page 36
■Observe the national and regional regulations
when cycling in road trac.
2.1.4 How to use the box?
NOTICE
The box belongs to your Trike Hybrid
as intended. The box and the upper
frame must never be removed or
modied.
NOTICE
Observe the information on the
permissible total weight of your
Trike Hybrid and the maximum pay‐
load (see ⮫ Chapter 3.3 “Permis‐
sible total weight (Trike Hybrid)”
on page 14 und ⮫ Chapter 3.4
“Trike Family HybridMaximum pay‐
load” on page 15 ).
The box is designed for the transport of:

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■children aged 9 months to 7 years, who can sit
independently and have a max. body weight of
22kg.
Please also refer to chapter ⮫
Chapter 7.9 “Using
the box” on page 36
.
■Objects/luggage (up to 60 kg).
Please also refer to chapter ⮫ Chapter 7.9 “Using
the box” on page 36
.
NOTICE
Children and/or luggage must not
distract or obstruct the cyclist (e.g.
obstruct visibility).
2.1.5 What applies to rear carriers/
child seats/bicycle trailers?
NOTICE
Please observe the information on
the permissible total weight of
your Trike Hybrid ⮫ Chapter 3.3 “Per‐
missible total weight (Trike Hybrid)”
on page 14 .
Front carrier
Your Trike Hybrid is suitable for retrotting with a front
carrier.
Front carriers that you can use with your Trike Hybrid
are suitable for carrying light luggage (e.g. in a bicycle
basket).
■Ask your specialist bicycle dealer about suitable
front carriers that you can use with your Trike
Hybrid.
■For the use of the front carrier, please observe
the information in ⮫
Chapter 7.10 “Using the front
carrier” on page 41 .
Child seats
Your Trike Hybrid is not designed for use with a child
seat.
With the additional weight of a child seat including the
child, the permissible total weight would be exceeded.
NOTICE
Only the box of your Trike Hybrid is
intended to carry children!
Bicycle trailer
Your Trike Hybrid is not designed for use with a bicycle
trailer.
2.1.6 On which surfaces are you
allowed to ride your Trike
Hybrid?
All bicycles of our company are divided into cate‐
gories, which specify the eld of application of the
respective bicycle.
Your Trike Hybrid corresponds to a Category 2 bicycle
and is therefore suitable for trips on paved roads,
such as:
■Asphalt roads and bike paths,
■Hardpack paths with sand, gravel or similar surface
materials,
■Hardpack hiking trails with no or only a few roots,
bumps, stones and holes.
When cycling, all wheels must be in constant contact
with the ground or may only briey lose contact with
the ground due to minor unevenness such as roots.
Expressly not allowed are cycling manoeuvres such
as:
■Jumps
■Doing wheelies
■No-handed cycling,
■(Sudden) braking where the rear wheels loses con‐
tact with the ground
2.1.7 What legal requirements
apply to riding the Trike
Hybrid?
NOTICE
Your Trike Hybrid may not be used
on public roads without equipment
in accordance with StVZO.
To comply with the current StVZO,
your Trike Hybrid must have the fol‐
lowing equipment features, among
others:
−Two independently operating
brakes
−A bell
−Battery-powered lighting for the
front (white light) and rear (red
light) in accordance with StVZO
−Reectors/reective strips on
the tyres in accordance with
StVZO

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■The full text of the regulations can be found in the
StVZO for journeys in Germany.
■For use outside Germany, please observe the
trac regulations applicable in your country.
■If you have any questions about the legal regula‐
tions, please contact your bicycle dealer or the
relevant authorities.
2.1.8 Accessories and conversions
Many cyclists want to convert their bike and adapt it
to their specic needs. Fork, seat, handlebars, pedals,
brakes, tyres, suspension elements – there are many
ways to modify a bike after purchase. This also applies
to the Trike Hybrid, although to a dierent extent due
to its design.
Always keep in mind, however:
NOTICE
Working on the Trike Hybrid, even
work that seems to be easy, requires
sound training, in-depth knowl‐
edge and a wealth of experience.
Improperly performed work and
modications to your Trike Hybrid
and the use of unsuitable accessories
can lead to dangerous cycling situa‐
tions, falls, accidents and material
damage.
If the Trike Hybrid is tampered with or
altered in any way, all liability, guar‐
antee and warranty claims against
the manufacturer and dealer are
void.
If you comply with the specications listed below, you
can equip your Trike Hybrid with suitable accessories.
■Only use ISO-certied accessories. Exceptions are
bicycle computers and bottle cages if they are
selected and tted by a specialist bicycle dealer.
Consult your specialist bicycle dealer when
selecting accessories.
■Never exchange or modify components for which
this is expressly prohibited by the manufacturer.
Our company prohibits the replacement/conversion of
the following components:
■Stem
■Seat post
■Fork
■Brake system, including brake discs
■Wheels (exception: tyres, see blow).
■The handlebars may only be replaced with
suitable ISO-certied handlebars by a specialist
bicycle dealer (see ⮫
Chapter 4.5 “Handlebars,
handlebar stem” on page 19 ).
■Tyres may only be replaced with tyres of equal
or higher load capacity in accordance with the
manufacturer's approval.
■Retrotting or converting the electric drive is
not permitted on all Trike Hybrid models! In addi‐
tion, no manipulation of the software or the like
(tuning) is permitted.
■The composition of all parts of your Trike Hybrid
must not be changed.
■Have all mounting, conversion, service and other
work on your Trike Hybrid carried out exclusively
by your bicycle dealer
NOTICE
Please note that the person who
makes changes to the Trike Hybrid is
also liable for them.
2.2 Avoiding typical dangers
Safety instructions
The use of your Trike Hybrid is naturally associated
with certain risks. In the following sections, you will
nd corresponding safety instructions.
■Follow the safety instructions to reduce the gen‐
eral risks when using your Trike Hybrid.
2.2.1 Dangers due to faulty nal
assembly
DANGER
Danger in case of improper nal
assembly of the Trike Hybrid!
Improper nal assembly of your
Trike Hybrid can lead to dangerous
cycling situations, falls, accidents
and material damage.
−Have your specialist bicycle
dealer conrm the correct nal
assembly and the adjustment of
the correct seat position for you.

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2.2.2 Dangers for certain groups of
people (e.g. children)
DANGER
Danger when used unattended!
Children or persons with physical
or mental health conditions may
not be able to correctly assess
or handle dangerous situations in
connection with the Trike Hybrid.
−Observe the information in the
original instructions for the elec‐
tric drive.
−Hold the Trike Hybrid securely
with both hands when children
enter the box or when you sit
children in the box.
Never allow children to enter
the box unattended or sit unat‐
tended in the box.
Never lock the soft top when
children are in the box, either
while riding or when stationary.
−Children must not play with the
battery and charger or handle
them unattended.
−Secure your Trike Hybrid and
place it so that children/unau‐
thorised persons cannot access
it.
2.2.3 Dangers when (rst) cycling
with your Trike Hybrid
DANGER
Danger due to unfamiliar handling
of the Trike Hybrid !
Your Trike Hybrid behaves dier‐
ently than a regular bicycle in
many ways due to its design, elec‐
tric drive and higher weight.
If you are not used to cycling
the Trike Hybrid or underestimate
its dierences, this can lead to
dangerous cycling situations, falls,
accidents and material damage.
−Familiarise yourself with the
operation and handling of the
components of the electric drive
using the original instructions
for the electric drive.
−Practice cycling your Trike
Hybrid in a suitable environ‐
ment away from trac.
−When getting to know your
Trike Hybrid, try out dierent
typical cycling situations such
as:
−Kicking o and braking
−Navigating corners and
turning
−Cycling with the box fully
loaded and empty, etc.
−Never ride your Trike Hybrid no
handed!
Hold the handlebars securely
with both hands while cycling.
Only take one hand o the
handlebars when necessary (e.g.
hand signal when turning) and
hold the handlebars securely
with the other hand while doing
so. Never take both hands o
the handlebars at the same
time!
An unfavourable combination of
speed, payload and ground con‐
ditions can aect the steering
behaviour of your Trike Hybrid.
This can lead to dangerous
cycling situations (accident, fall,
etc.).

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DANGER
Danger for inattentive and careless
cyclists!
Riding your Trike Hybrid requires
your attention – especially when
cycling on the road.
Incautiousness, lack of considera‐
tion and failure to take precautions
can lead to dangerous cycling sit‐
uations, falls, accidents and mate‐
rial damage.
−Observe the applicable trac
regulations in your country.
−Keep yourself informed about
and observe any applicable
national regulations for trans‐
port and cargo bikes.
−Wear a helmet when cycling.
−Ride with foresight and defen‐
siveness.
−Do not ride under the inu‐
ence of alcohol or if you are
otherwise intoxicated (e.g. after
taking medication, anaesthesia,
etc.).
−Ride in such a way that you have
your Trike Hybrid under control
at all times and can react cor‐
rectly in a sudden dangerous sit‐
uation.
−In wet conditions, the eect of
the brakes may diminish. The
braking distance increases.
−When cycling the Trike Hybrid,
wear suitable clothing that does
not restrict your freedom of
movement or visibility.
−Only ride with close-tting leg‐
wear. Wide items of clothing can
get caught on the Trike Hybrid
and lead to serious falls.
−Do not exceed the permissi -
ble total weight (⮫
Chapter 3.3
“Permissible total weight (Trike
Hybrid)” on page 14 ).
2.2.4 Hazards during handling
DANGER
Danger due to incorrect handling!
Compared to a regular bike
without electric drive, your Trike
Hybrid is, among other things,
heavier, bulkier and probably more
complex to operate (electric drive).
You may therefore want or need
to handle your Trike Hybrid
ompletely dierently to a conven‐
tional bicycle.
−Pay particular attention to the
safety relevant specications of
the electronic components of
the drive system (charger and
battery). These can be found in
the original instructions of the
electric drive.
There is a risk of electric shock
if electronic components are
handled improperly!
−Your Trike Hybrid is heavy and
bulky: if necessary, please ask for
help if you need to lift your Trike
Hybrid, e.g. for adjustment work
or testing.
−Do not take your hands o
the handlebars while cycling.
An unfavourable combination of
load distribution and road sur‐
face may cause steering wobble.
If you hold the handlebars
securely, you reduce the associ‐
ated risks.
−Do not ride over high curbs or
ledges with your Trike Hybrid
and avoid tight corners.

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CAUTION
Risk of burns on contact with
heated components!
After longer descents the brake
discs can be very hot. The compo‐
nents of the electric drive (battery,
motor unit) can also heat up during
operation.
Contact with heated components
can cause burns!
−Do not touch the brake discs
immediately after a descent.
Let the brake discs cool down
before touching them.
−To check the temperature, tap
the respective component very
briey with your naked nger: If
it feels hot, wait a few minutes
and repeat the test until the
component has cooled down.
−With regard to a possible risk
of burns on contact with com‐
ponents of the electric drive,
please refer to the information
in the manufacturer's instruc‐
tions for the electric drive.
2.2.5 Dangers due to improper
care, maintenance and repair
DANGER
Danger if work is carried out
improperly on the Trike Hybrid!
Correct and regular care and main‐
tenance help to maintain the
cycling comfort and safety of your
Trike Hybrid.
If you carry out work on the
Trike Hybrid without the necessary
expertise, this can lead to malfunc‐
tions of important assemblies (e.g.
brakes) etc.!
−Observe the instructions for reg‐
ular cleaning and care as well
as for regular maintenance work
and intervals (see ⮫ Chapter
10 “Cleaning and maintaining
the Trike Hybrid” on page 46
und ⮫ Chapter 15 “Inspections/
service plan” on page 49 ).
−Contact authorised bicycle
dealers exclusively for any
queries and repairs.
−Have your Trike Hybrid checked
by your bicycle dealer after a
fall/ accident or if your Trike
Hybrid has been overloaded.
Please also refer to ⮫
Chapter
9 “After a fall or accident”
on page 46
.
2.3 Residual risks
Naturally, you cannot take every danger into account
and therefore cannot avoid every dangerous situation.
Even if all safety instructions are taken into account,
unavoidable residual risks remain for you as cyclist of
your Trike Hybrid, e.g.:
■Unexpected cycling manoeuvres or misconduct of
other road users
■Sudden changes in the road surface (e.g. due to
black ice)
■Unforeseen material defects/unforeseen wear and
tear can lead to material breakage or malfunctions

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NOTICE
Be careful when using/cycling on
your Trike Hybrid.
This allows you to detect dangerous
situations early on and react accord‐
ingly.
3 Scope of delivery, tech‐
nical data
3.1 Scope of delivery
■Complete bicycle (in some cases without pedals)
■Original instructions including delivery certicate,
as well as all other relevant component instruc‐
tions from manufacturers whose parts were
installed.
3.2 Identication/type plate
The following information can be found on your Trike
Hybrid:
■Designation of the series/class and type
■Serial number on the underside of the frame (con‐
sists of year/month of manufacture and manufac‐
turer abbreviation)
■Permissible total vehicle weight for the Trike
Hybrid (⮫ Chapter 3.3 “Permissible total weight
(Trike Hybrid)” on page 14 )
■Maximum permissible payload for the box
(⮫
Chapter 3.4 “Trike Family HybridMaximum pay‐
load” on page 15 );
■Information/marking of the electric drive compo‐
nents.
NOTICE
If a carrier has been retrotted, the
indication for its maximum payload
is located on the rack itself (as an
embossing).
3.3 Permissible total weight
(Trike Hybrid)
NOTICE
The permissible total weight is a
xed, unchangeable value that
must not be exceeded!
On the basis of the specied permis‐
sible total vehicle weight you are
responsible for determining the
maximum permissible payload for
your Trike Hybrid.
Please also note the information in
⮫ Chapter 3.4 “Trike Family Hybrid‐
Maximum payload” on page 15 .
The following example calculation shows which inu‐
encing factors must be taken into account for the
determination of the actual total weight.
Example calculation
tare weight of the Trike Hybrid
+body weight of the rider (with clothing)
+weight of the payload in box
+weight of additional luggage (e.g. back‐
pack/luggage bags)
+Weight of additional attachments
≤Permissible total weight
The unladen weight of your Trike Hybrid model and
the maximum permissible total weight are shown in
the following table.
NOTICE
To nd out which model your Trike
Hybrid is, please refer to the delivery
certicate.
Unladen weight Permissible total weight
Trike Family Hybrid
75 kg
220 kg

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NOTICE
Please note that the unladen weight
specied here is the weight in the
basic equipment.
If you subsequently replace compo‐
nents or add attachments to your
Trike Hybrid, the unladen weight of
your Trike Hybrid will change.
3.4 Trike Family HybridMax‐
imum payload
The wording "maximum payload" distinguishes
between:
■the maximum permissible payload for the box
(=design dependent load capacity of the box)
⮫ Chapter 3.4.1 “Maximum payload for the box”
on page 15
.
vs.
■the maximum permissible payload for your Trike
Hybrid (in total) considering the permissible total
weight for your Trike Hybrid ⮫ Chapter 3.4 “Trike
Family HybridMaximum payload” on page 15 .
The maximum permissible payload for your Trike
Hybrid (in total) includes all loads that are
transported with the Trike Hybrid, including, for
example, luggage that you transport on a retro‐
tted carrier or in a backpack.
3.4.1 Maximum payload for the
box
DANGER
Dangers in case of changes to the
box!
The Trike Hybrid is designed as
a means of transport for people
and objects. If you modify the box
provided for this purpose or even
remove it from the frame, this can
lead to unforeseeable dangerous
situations.
−Never disassemble or modify the
box and/or the upper frame.
The theoretically maximum permissible payload for
the box of your Trike Hybrid is 60 kg.
NOTICE
The maximum payload in the box,
i.e. the weight of the load (children or
objects) must not exceed 60 kg.
The specication of "60 kg" refers to the load capacity/
construction of the box, not to the Trike Hybrid as a
whole. This means that the box of your Trike Hybrid
can basically withstand a load (children/objects)
weighing up to 60 kg.
In order to determine the actual maximum permis‐
sible payload for the box, you must take into account
not only the load capacity of the box but also the
permissible total weight for your Trike Hybrid.
If a payload of 60 kg in the box would exceed the
the permissible total weight for your Trike Hybrid, the
actual maximum permissible payload is less than 60
kg.
■To determine the actual maximum permissible
payload in the box, observe the examples in
⮫ Chapter 3.4 “Trike Family HybridMaximum pay‐
load” on page 15 .
3.4.2 Maximum payload
depending on the permis‐
sible total weight (calculation
examples)
Depending on the design of some components of
your Trike Hybrid, you will nd information on the
maximum weight with which you may load the respec‐
tive component.
If all these theoretically permissible individual load
capacities are fully utilised, you will usually exceed the
permissible total weight for your Trike Hybrid:

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Calculation with theoretically permissible indi‐
vidual load capacities
Unladen weight of Trike Family Hybrid 750:
+ 75 kg
Max. cyclist weight:
+ 115 kg
Max. payload of box (Family version with child
seat):
+ 44 kg
Max. payload of permissible carrier models:
+ 20 kg
Total weight of the Trike Family Hybrid 750:
= 254 kg (permissible total weight exceeded
by 34 kg)
Result/conclusion:
The actual total weight (254 kg) would in this case
exceed the permissible total weight (220 kg).
You are not allowed to use your Trike Hybrid in
this way!
The following calculation examples no. 1-3 show
how to determine the maximum payload for your
Trike Hybrid depending on the permissible total
weight.
Calculation example no. 1
Intrinsic weight of the Trike Family Hybrid 750:
+ 75 kg
Actual cyclist weight:
+ 101 kg
Actual payload of the box:
+ 44 kg
Actual total weight of the Trike Family Hybrid
750:
= 220 kg (permissible total weight reached)
Result/conclusion on calculation example no. 1:
In this case, the actual total weight (220 kg) equals
the permissible total weight).
You may use the Trike Hybrid in this way, but
you cannot transport any other load (e.g. on the
carrier)!
Calculation example no. 2
Unladen weight of the Trike Family Hybrid 750:
+ 75 kg
Actual cyclist weight:
+ 99 kg
Actual payload of the box:
+ 25 kg
Unladen weight of the carrier:
+Approx. 1 kg
Actual payload of the carrier:
+ 20 kg
Actual total weight of the Trike Family Hybrid
750:
= 220 kg (permissible total weight reached)
Result/conclusion on calculation example no. 2:
In this case, the actual total weight (220 kg) equals
the permissible total weight). Since the box is not
loaded with the full weight of the maximum per‐
missible payload for the box, the additional load
can be transported on the carrier.
You may use the Trike Hybrid in this way!
Important: The unladen weight of the carrier
(as a retrotted attachment) must be taken into
account.

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Calculation example no. 3
Unladen weight of the Trike Family Hybrid 750:
+ 75 kg
Actual cyclist weight:
+ 80 kg
Actual payload of the box:
+ 44 kg
Intrinsic weight of the carrier:
+Approx. 1 kg
Actual payload of the carrier:
+ 20 kg
Actual total weight of the Trike Family Hybrid
750:
= 220 kg (permissible total weight reached)
Result/conclusion on calculation example no. 3:
In this case, the actual total weight (220 kg) equals
the permissible total weight. If the (lower) cyclist
weight permits, the box and carrier can each be
loaded with the full weight of their maximum per‐
mitted payload.
You may use the Trike Hybrid in this way
Important: The unladen weight of the carrier
(as a retrotted attachment) must be taken into
account.
3.5 Screw connections
3.5.1 Which screw connections may
you tighten yourself?
DANGER
Danger if work is carried out
improperly!
If you tamper with bolts or connec‐
tions not mentioned here, you may
unknowingly damage your Trike
Hybrid or even impair its construc‐
tion/stability.
This can lead to unforeseeable dan‐
gerous situations.
−If, e.g. when checking your
Trike Hybrid, you discover that
bolts have loosened that are
not listed in the following over‐
view, consult your bicycle dealer
immediately.
−Do not use your Trike Hybrid
until the screw connections
have been tightened by your
bicycle dealer.
NOTICE
Screw connections, that are not in
the following overview may only
be tightened/xed by a specialist
bicycle dealer.
You may retighten the following screw connections
yourself – under consideration of the corresponding
torques – if the screw connection has loosened:
Part Connection
Seat post
Seat clamp
Height adjustment of the seat post
Seat post clamp on the frame
Cable guide screw

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3.5.2 Torques and screw connections
Part Manufacturer Model/type Connection Type of connection Tightening torque (Nm)
Seat post
Satori Sorata Seat clamp 1 screw 9-10
Height adjustment of the seat post Quick release
Aluminium frame Seat post clamp on the frame 1 screw 8-10
Cable guide screw 1 screw each 1.5
4 Structure and func‐
tions
4.1 General information/model
overview
NOTICE
The Trike Hybrid is currently available
in one model version with three dif‐
ferent colours.
Model des‐
ignation
Model
number
Equipment fea‐
tures (excerpt)
Trike Family
Hybrid 750
689612
689622
689632
Disc brake,
hub gear system,
1x battery (750 Wh)
NOTICE
To nd out which model your Trike
Hybrid is, please refer to the delivery
certicate.
4.2 Electric drive
NOTICE
Detailed information on the e-drive
and its components can be found
in the original instructions for the
electric drive.
Your Trike Hybrid is equipped with an electric drive
and belongs to the class of electrically assisted bicycles
(EPAC).
The electric drive consists of dierent components.
The core of the drive is the electric motor, which is
supplied with energy for operation by at least one
battery.
The electric drive supports you when pedalling up to
a maximum speed of 25 km/h. If you reach a speed
of more than 25 km/h, the electric motor stops sup‐
porting you and you drive the Trike Hybrid exclusively
with muscle power.
As soon as your speed drops below 25 km/h, the elec‐
tric motor starts up again and supports you when ped‐
alling.
The electric motor is controlled by at least one con‐
trol element (e.g. on the handlebars). This allows you
to set, among other things, how strongly the electric
motor supports you when pedalling (assist level).
Observe the original instructions for the electric
drive.
4.3 Brakes
NOTICE
Disc brakes must be run in. The
full braking power develops only
after the running-in procedure (see
⮫
Chapter 5.2 “Getting to know your
Trike Hybrid” on page 21 ).
Your Trike Hybrid has two independent disc brakes on
the front and rear wheel hubs.

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Furthermore, the brake on the rear wheels has a
parking lock lever to always be able to park the bike
safely.
Fig. 1: Brake disc on the front wheel
Fig. 2: Brake disc on the rear wheel
Both disc brakes are operated with the corresponding
brake levers (hydraulic).
Fig. 3: Brake lever on the handlebars
4.4 Shifting
Hub gear system (Enviolo)
Your Trike Hybrid is a equipped with a hub gear
system.
The hub gear system allows you to continuously adjust
the gear ratio to the cycling conditions and thus enjoy
optimum cycling comfort.
The continuously variable hub gear system works with
NuVinci®technology. Using the planetary transmis‐
sion in the rear wheel hub, you change from one gear
ratio to the next (stepless shifting).
High ratio (=high gear):
High eort when pedalling, low cadence.
Low ratio (=low gear):
Low eort when pedalling, high cadence.
For the number of gears of your hub gear system,
please refer to the indication on the hub body or on
the shift lever.
4.5 Handlebars, handlebar stem
DANGER
Dangers if the components are not
replaced properly!
Due to its design, the steering
assembly of your Trike Hybrid is
usually more complex than that of
a regular bike (without box).
The handlebars and handlebar
stem of your Trike Hybrid must
meet special requirements and
must not be replaced without fur‐
ther precautions.
If, for example, you intend to
combine a longer handlebar stem
with wider handlebars, this circum‐
stance could lead to a blockage or
complete loss of function of the
steering and/ or brakes!
−Always keep in mind, how‐
ever: The handlebars and/or
handlebar stem may only be
replaced with suitable ISO-certi‐
ed components by a specialist
bicycle dealer.

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Fig. 4: Handlebars with handlebar stem
4.6 Suspension fork
Your Trike Hybrid has front suspension damping in the
form of a suspension fork.
Fig. 5: Suspension fork
■Please also refer to ⮫
Chapter 7.4 “Adjusting the
suspension fork” on page 32 .
4.7 Box
Your Trike Hybrid has a box for transporting children
or objects/luggage.
The box, frame and overall construction are optimally
matched, therefore no changes may be made to the
box or the overall construction.
To be able to cope with everyday use, the box is made
of robust EPP, a material that is also used for motor‐
cycle helmets.
As intended, always use the box with the mounted
soft top. This protects the load and children from the
weather (e.g. wind, rain) and from ersetzen durch:
objects (stones, insects) etc. In addition, the lock‐
able canopy provides protection against unauthorized
access to the load.
Fig. 6: Closed soft top, key is in the lock
■To lock or unlock the soft top, turn the key coun‐
terclockwise or clockwise.
■Never close the soft top when children are in the
box, either while cycling or when stationary.
For transporting children, install the child seat
included in the scope of delivery or optionally avail‐
able in the box. The child seat and the fastening
system used to install the child seat in the box are
specially designed for the Trike Hybrid and the box.
■Only use the original child seat designed and
approved by the manufacturer of the Trike Hybrid
with the Trike Hybrid. Do not use any other child
seats with the Trike Hybrid.
Depending on the model, unused belt parts can be
stowed in a recess under the seat.