VELTOP RECUMBENT FIXATION 3

The VELTOP RECUMBENT Fixation 3
consists of the following parts (see details in "SPARE PARTS" part):
1 two-part windscreen
1 fixing system of 2 aluminium plates for the boom
1 black link piece with 2 fixing parts and spacer 16-22mm
1 water-resistant canopy rolled upon a tube and stored in a bag
2 fiberglass arches (4 parts)
2 transparent side protections in a bag
1 rear adaptation fixed on the tube armature of the seat + T tube with Klick Fix System
1 Alan key
+ the instructions of installment

All metal pieces and screws are of aluminium or stainless steel.
The windscreen is of polycarbonate which guarantees a strong shock resistance.

The hood is of polyester with a water-resistant treatment.
Choice of different colours:
Yellow                with black edges
Blue                   with black edges
Grey                   with black edges
Black                  with grey edges

All hoods are equipped with reflection strips in the back.

INSTALLMENT :
The windscreen is placed in the 2 fixing parts of the link piece which has to be connected to the plates in the front.
These 2 plates are to be fixed around the boom for models without tube support of derailleur. (ex: HASE KETTWIESEL or LEPUS …)
In the back, the pack canopy is placed on the Click Fix system of the tube, which is fixed on the adaptation for the seat armature. (height adjustable according to the size of the cyclist).
The angle of the tube of the canopy can equally be modified.
The metallic framework on top of the windscreen houses the arches which support the canopy.

The VELTOP RECUMBENT FIX.3 is meant for all recumbents with a front round boom and without standard luggage carrier and tube support of derailleur.You can download the description record for the different stages of installment. Download instruction of use

WAYS OF USING:
The VELTOP RECUMBENT Fix. 3 can be used in 4 different figures :
Canopy spread out with side protections down
Canopy spread out without  side protections
Windscreen only (complete)
Windscreen only (half low)

The gliding system of the windscreen allows to keep it closed or to open a view-window of 10 cm maximum in its middle.
The user can regulate the air-flux to gain a better visibility in case of frost, snow etc…

ADVICES:
Clean regularely the windscreen with some humid cotton pads to avoid scratching and a few drops of a soft cleaning liquid to maintain a good visibility and to enhance the dripping of the rain. Choose the VELTOP layout according to the weather conditions and draw back the hood by strong wind.