Freedom Concepts AS 2000 Owner's manual - page 9
Steering (Adjustments and Operations)
All steering should be adjusted to individual needs.
On the following pages we have provided some
quick reference guides to help you with your steering
requirements.
SELF-CENTERING
SPRING
Periodically check the
self-centering spring to
ensure proper tension.
It is located on the
bottom of the bike
frame and connects to
the forks on the front
wheel. If the bike is not
moving in a straight
direction then the spring
should be replaced.
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S T E E R I N G ( A D J U S T M E N T S A N D O P E R A T I O N S )
HAND DRIVE STEERING COLUMN POSITIONING
Easy adjustments (F) can be made on the Upright
Handcycle to determine the ideal hand pedal positioning
and to allow for ease with transferring on and off the bike.
RIDING
The ideal position for the hand pedals is more of a
personal choice. Our recommendation though, is to have
the hand pedals moved in towards the rider until there is
a slight bend at the elbow(G) when they are grasping the
hand pedal at its furthest position, away from the chest.
This is based on using a starting
point where the knees and hips are
in a horizontal plane(H) with the seat
of the bike in the lowest possible
position.
TRANSFERRING
For easier transfers on and off the
bike, the crank bracket should be
positioned as far away from the seat
as possible (I).
HAND DRIVE STEERING
ADJUSTMENT RELEASE
To swing hand pedals towards or
away from the seat you need to do
the following:
1. Hold the top steering column (J)
2. Open quick release lever (K)
3. Position top steering column to
desired position and close quick
release lever.
*For a better understanding on how
to work the quick release lever
see page 9.
J
F
I
G
H
K