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HP
Velotechnik
Choose the right size
The selection of the right seat size and the
proper seat angle is crucial for a comfortable
feeling while riding a recumbent.
By the time you read this manual, you will alre-
ady have chosen the correct seat size together
with your specialist dealer. In the following
section you will find the most important items
very briefly, in case you don't feel comfortable
with your current seat size.
The upper curve of the seat in the area of the
shoulder blades determines the correct seat
size:Through this shape the shoulder and neck
area is lifted from the recumbent position so
that the head rests in a natural and relaxed
position. For this reason you shouldn't need a
head rest if you have the right seat position. In
practice, a head rest is not very advisable be-
cause it makes it difficult to turn your head to
see the traffic behind you and it transfers un-
pleasant vibrations, even on a well suspended
bicycle.
In order to adjust the seat to your back length
the seat comes in four different sizes:
Approximate values are: Under a height of
1,73 m (5' 8") we recommend seat size S, up
to 1,83 m (6' 4") height seat size M, up to 1,93
m (6' 7") height seat size L, and above we re-
commend seat size XL. Since however the
length and the shape of the back differ from
person to person we recommend you to carry
out an extensive test ride before ordering. If
you are in doubt we advise you to choose the
larger size, since it will be more comfortable in
most cases.
The seat is too small when you have the im-
pression that your back is pressed too much
into a "hunchback". It is too large when you
have the impression that the seat angle is too
far back when you are in the most upright po-
sition, or when you hit the upper seat edge
with the back of your head when you look up-
wards. Please note that our seat sizes only re-
fer to the length of the seat; the seat width re-
mains the same on all sizes.
Altering the seat shape
You can alter the seat shape individually to
match the shape of your back by adding foam
material under the seat cushion.The seat has a
special channel down the center for your spine
with an extra layer of foam for the spine in the
seat form.Thus, the spinal processi of the ver-
tebrae are comfortably padded. Some people
have single vertebrae that stick out particular-
ly. If your spine is like this you can cut out so-
me padding material at the respective spot in
the spine channel.
The foam cushion in the spine channel is faste-
ned with Velcro and is thus adjustable. Some
users find it comfortable when the seat rises a
little bit at the front edge.This raise gives a
little more hold to the front and can reduce a
possible feeling of slipping out, especially when
the seat position is upright.You can try it out
by fastening the foam cushion so that the lo-
wer end under the seat cushion forms a little
bump.You can purchase a special add-on for
your seat to permanently form such a bump.
Adjusting the seat position
HP VELOTECHNIK’s seats feature a special channel for the spine.
You can individually adjust the padding.