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Burley Nomad Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
not react to it appropriately. If you must ride at night, wear bright, refl ective clothing,
use a bright headlight and a red blinking tail light on your bike. Do not operate
without properly attached refl ectors; replace cracked or missing refl ectors.
Wear Helmets
Numerous studies have shown that:
• Head injury is the leading cause of bicycling fatalities; and,
• Helmets prevent or reduce bi cy clists’ head injuries.
Proper Wheels and Tires are Essential
Use only the factory-supplied wheels, and keep them properly main tained. Infl ate
tires to 30–35 P.S.I. and check pressure before each use. Do not use higher-pressure
tires, as the trailer will be bouncy and prone to tip over with light loads. We only
recommend tires with street tread.
Know Your Trailer Hitch
Clamp the hitch securely to the bicycle frame, and check for a tight attachment each
time you use the trailer. Refer to sections “VII. Hitching the Burley Nomad to Your
Bicycle” and “VIII. Trailer Main te nance and Care” of this man u al for proper in stal la tion,
use and main te nance of your hitch.
Use Your Flag
Always use the safety fl ag—it’s an essential safety device. The moving fl ag will help
make you more visible to motorists and other cyclists.
Follow the Rules of the Road
Bicycles are vehicles, and are required to observe all rules of the road. Always signal
turns and stops; ride with both hands on the handlebars except when signalling.
Scan ahead for dangerous situations, and an tic i pate turning traffi c. Watch out for
parked cars and opening doors. Never run stop signals, and never ride against
oncoming traffi c. On bike paths, give audible warning when passing pedestrians
from behind. If you are not aware of your local and state bicycle regulations, contact
your nearby police or motor-vehicles offi ce for more information. Refer to the
owner’s manual of your lead bicycle for safe cycling information.
Have Fun Defensively
Besides being practical and easy-to-use, the Burley Nomad al lows peo ple to get
outdoors for some fun together, rain or shine. So, whether you’re going down to
the corner store, across town on a picnic, or off for an extended vacation, enjoy your
Burley Nomad and remember . . . ALWAYS RIDE DEFENSIVELY!