As regards the children carried
•For riders of bicycles and children being carried who can sit without support, we recommend wearing a suitable approved helmet.
As regards the trailer
•When the trailer is towed behind a bicycle, the stroller wheels must never be fi xed in their use position (wheels down). They may only be carried in their
•Remember that on
•Please ensure that when manoeuvring, the trailer is not set at an angle of more than 90° to the bicycle, otherwise the hitch may be damaged.
As regards the children in the trailer
•Please remember that the trailer should only be connected or unconnected provided there is no child in the trailer.
•Never cycle without closing the
Please ensure the following before each journey:
•Make sure that the hitcharm is correctly fi tted and secured to the trailer: see pages 27 and 28.
•Make sure the hitch is fi rmly attached on the bicycle. A hitch that is not securely attached may work loose from the rear axle and result in losing the trailer.
•Make sure that the hitcharm is correctly coupled up and secured to the bicycle: see pages 29 - 31.
•Before each journey, check the full function of the warning devices: spoke refl ectors, front and rear refl ectors, safety fl ag, and lights if necessary.
•Remember that at dusk and in the dark, the bicycle and trailer must be equipped with regulation working lighting.
•Before each journey make sure that the maximum trailer cargo load is not being exceeded and the specifi ed permissible hitcharm load (nose weight) is maintained.
Pay attention to the following when travelling:
•Always cycle with care and look well ahead. Avoid applying emergency braking. When applying emergency braking, there is the risk that the rear wheel of the bicycle may pull to one side and you lose control of the bicycle/trailer vehicle.
•The maximum permissible speed for towing this trailer is
25 km/h / 15 mph. Take corners/turns at walking pace, as there is a risk of tipping over.
•Remember that the steering and braking characteristics of your bicycle are different when towing a trailer.
•Always avoid going over obstacles with one wheel of the trailer only, especially on corners – the trailer might tip over, even at walking pace!
Performance characteristics when used as a Bicycle Trailer
Top speed | 25 km/h / 15 mph |
Top speed on corners | walking pace |
Permitted hitcharm load |
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(tongue or nose weight, to be ensured |
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by good load distribution, see page 32) | 1 - 6 |
Permissible rear wheel size |
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on the towing bicycle | 26 or 28 inches/700cc |
Legal requirements
Remember that at dusk and in the dark, the bicycle and carrier must be equipped with regulation working lighting. Rear battery- powered lights for instance are suitable as working lighting.
These can, for instance, be installed on the top of the rear side frame tubes or clipped onto the fabric sleeve in the same location.
Ask your specialist retailer for suitable lights and the correct method to attach the lights.
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