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Sportrex
Sportrex
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Product overview
Safety instructions
Cycling with a trailer
The way in which the bicycle moves changes significantly when it is pulling a trailer, and this is
particularly noticeable when braking and cornering. With regard to this, pay attention to the
following:
Practice cycling with the trailer before going out onto the road.
Do not carry children until you have familiarised yourself with the different riding behaviour on
suitable terrain.
Think of the children’s safety whenever you ride. Always adapt your way of riding and your
speed to local conditions, and never forget that you are towing a trailer.
Additional lanes
The two wheels of the
Sportrex
run outside the familiar cycling lane. On all routes, particularly
when there are obstacles and potholes, remember that you will always need 3 suitable lanes
for safe riding.
The
Sportrex1
is 74 cm and the
Sportrex2
is 85 cm wide. Maintain a sufficient distance from
obstacles and avoid routes that are too narrow. Always negotiate narrow points and bends
slowly.
Combined, the bicycle and trailer are at least 2.5 m long in total. Negotiate curves with wider
radii than usual and bear in mind the additional lane required for the inner wheel of the
Sportrex
.
Additional weight
When fully loaded, the
Sportrex1
weighs up to 40 kg and the
Sportrex2
weighs up to 60 kg that
the bicycle must pull, brake and keep on track in addition to its own weight and that of the
rider:
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Jerky pulling and braking puts high loads on the coupler and tow bar, and thereby increases
wear.
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All stopping distances are much longer when braking, and the stress on the brake linings
is correspondingly greater. The stopping distance is further increased on wet surfaces and
downhill slopes.
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During braking, especially on bends, the trailer can swing out or push the bicycle’s rear
wheel to the side and reduce its traction.
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High centrifugal force on bends can result in the trailer tipping over.
Do not exceed the maximum permitted speed of 25 km/h and avoid riding at an angle.
Negotiate bends no faster than at walking pace (max. 7 km/h) in order to prevent excessive
centrifugal forces.
Defensive riding
Always ride defensively and with foresight.
Brake in good time before reaching bends, junctions, obstacles etc.
Always negotiate curbs and uneven surfaces slowly. Keep away from steps, escalators and very
steep stretches.
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery includes some functional units of the
Sportrex
already preassembled.
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Unpack all supplied parts and place these on a clean surface.
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Check the contents of the package against the list provided.
Caution!
Contact our Service department immediately if any parts are missing or if you find that
the packaging or product is damaged, see
“Support information” on page 33
.
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Remove the packaging material and all protective caps, and dispose of them in accordance
with the environmental guidelines that apply in your region.
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Read the chapter
“Assembly” on page 16
before you assemble parts.
1
Pennant with 2-part pennant staff and
centre piece
2
Tow bar with coupler and retaining strap
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Push handle with hand strap
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Cabin with seats and 5-point safety
harnesses
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Wheel guard (2x)
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2 wheels (20" with push-in axle and
2 reflectors on each)
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1 headrest (
Sportrex1
) or
2 headrests (
Sportrex2
)
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Multiwheel buggy wheel
