Taga Taga 2.0, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ontent 8 Chassis Assembly 9 Cargo Compartment Assembly 13 Child Seat Assembly 15 Child Seat Usage 16 Two Child Seats Assembly 17 Storage 19 Using a Car Bike Rack 20 Riding Taga 2 0 20 Preventive Maintenance 23 Taga 2 0 Specifications 29 Accessories 30 Warranty 32 Service 33 ...

Page 3: ... to the manual Throughout the assembly the manual will direct you to the relevant illustration There are also illustrations provided for learning how to use and maintain your Taga Î Î This manual contains many WARNINGS and CAUTIONS concerning the consequences of failure to maintain or inspect your Taga and or failure to follow the safe usage practices Î Î The word WARNING indicates a potentially h...

Page 4: ...our Taga see Safety check in Riding Taga section Î Î Taga 2 0 was designed for city usage Taga was not designed for sports mountain or competition riding Don t ride it on non paved terrain and avoid riding on uneven surfaces Î Î Taga is intended for use with children from 6 months old and up to a weight of 35kg 77lbs approx 8 years old in the rear seat and 22Kg 48lbs in the front seat Using the Ta...

Page 5: ...ts as mandatory accessories when riding on public roads See accessories section Warnings Î Î Like any type of outdoor activity riding a tricycle involves risks of injury and or damage By choosing to ride a tricycle you assume the responsibility for these risks and so you need to become familiar and practice the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper usage and maintenance Proper usage a...

Page 6: ...d Seat is not suitable for children under 6 months old Î Î Excessive weight beyond the maximum weights stated in the table above in either the child seat or the basket may cause hazardous unstable conditions Î Î Always use the safety harness to avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out Always secure all safety harness straps Ensure the safety harness is correctly fitted and adjusted so that...

Page 7: ...separated handlebars work simultaneously due to the incorporated Ackerman linkage This separation allows the child to sit as close as possible to the parent for continuous interaction and improved center of gravity Zero to Eight Different harness anchor heights and an adjustable headrest make it suitable for children from 6 months up to 8 years old You can also add a Maxi Cosi infant car seat for ...

Page 8: ...olded down the bottom folds up and the whole child seat compartment removed in seconds and carried away as a slim suitcase to be stored at home or in a car trunk Taga s frame can be separated into three parts to be transported in a standard car trunk or compactly stored at home High end spec Taga 2 0 comes with a Shimano nexus inter 3 gear Promax disc brakes Velo saddle Kenda tires and additional ...

Page 9: ...vent that you purchased Taga on the Internet or that your reseller has not assembled your Taga 2 0 for you NOTE This section will describe how to assemble Taga 2 0 Follow these instructions step by step Each step is fully illustrated Use the Allen keys provided in this package In addition you may need a pliers or wrench and a Philips screw driver For any question please contact our support team NO...

Page 10: ...cal that you understand how it works how to use it properly and how much force you need to apply to secure the wheel WARNING 1 Mount the front wheels onto the fork dropouts FIG 05 The brake s rotor should be simultaneously inserted into the brake caliper FIG 05 Make sure to insert the right wheel into the right dropout and the left wheel into the left dropout The arrows marked on the disc rotor sh...

Page 11: ... wheel in place with a quick release 3 Each time before you ride the tricycle check that the wheel is securely clamped WARNING Step 3 Assembling the left steering post 1 Insert the steering post to its location and make sure it is positioned at the correct angle and that the location pin is inserted into its slot as shown FIG 07 2 Make sure the cables go directly from the frame to the handles and ...

Page 12: ... the nut and close the lever again Step 6 Assembling the rear mudguard 1 Connect the Mudguard poles to the rear fork as shown fix in place with the screws and washers provided and tighten these using a Philips screwdriver FIG 10 Step 7 Assembling the pedals 1 Assemble the pedals onto the crank arms using the Allen Key provided FIG 11 The left pedal has special marks close to the pedal thread Make ...

Page 13: ... 2 Attach the basket to the frame using the double sided Velcro straps as shown FIG 14 Pay attention to the directions of the Velcro straps in the illustration 3 The flat surface at the back of the basket should not be secured too tightly to allow space for the plastic frame and to avoid collision with the child seat FIG 14 4 Attach the wooden floor to the basket with the Velcro straps on its bott...

Page 14: ... attach to it the child seats and or the different accessories that you have ordered Child Seat Package Content FIG 19 1 Child Seat 2 Padding set for seat back headrest strap cover x2 3 Harness 4 Harness extension 5 Child seat anchor 6 Allen screws x3 y y The Child Seat and or parts of it will either be included in the Chassis box in the cargo basket box or delivered in a separate box y y The head...

Page 15: ...the rear part of the seat buttom to the frame as shown and release the latch FIG 22 The two rear bolts will lock into position and you will hear a click 3 Pull the external latch located on the underside of the seat bottom secure the front part of the seat bottom to the frame as shown and release the latch FIG 23 The two front bolts will lock into position and you will hear a click 4 Test the Chil...

Page 16: ... is dangerous WARNING Child Seat Disassembly 1 Pull the external latch located on the underside of the seat bottom and pull the front part of the seat FIG 27 The two rear bolts will still remain locked 2 Pull the internal latch located on the underside of the seat bottom and pull the seat out of the Cargo Compartment rails FIG 27 3 Slide the Child Seat backrest out of the anchor FIG 27 4 Remove th...

Page 17: ...ou hear a click to lock in place Leaving the harness squashed between the seat and backrest in folded position may leave marks on the padding and will prevent the seats from folding fully FIG 29 CAUTION Two Child Seats Assembly If you have two child seats you can position them facing each other facing forwards or facing backwards In order to have them positioned in the same direction you will requ...

Page 18: ...hown and release the latch FIG 33 The two front bolts will lock into position and you will hear a click 4 Test the Child Seat to ensure it is firmly fixed to the Cargo Compartment Storing cargo in Taga 2 0 y y Taga 2 0 offers you the option of storing and locking your items inside the Cargo Compartment y y To close the Cargo Compartment simply fold the two Child Seats as described in the section l...

Page 19: ... Dismantling the steering posts Open the quick release levers and pull out the steering posts FIG 38 Step 5 Dismantling the frame Open the quick release levers that secure the front and rear frames together release the nuts and pull out the quick release screws Pull the front part of the rear frame up and off the front frame to disconnect the two FIG 39 Remember to re attach the screws and nuts to...

Page 20: ...pe or straps FIG 42 3 Mount the bike on the rack in such a way that the rack arms are positioned in between the front frame and the steering rod to avoid damage to the steering rod FIG 42 4 Open the quick release lever on the seat tube pull the seat post out and re attach it from the other side of seat tube so that the saddle is facing the car and works as a bumper between the bike and the car FIG...

Page 21: ... it toward and away from the centerline of the Taga then do the same with the other pedal Does anything feel loose or jarred If so please contact us or have your reseller check the chain Î Î Carefully check the control cables and cable housings Any rust Kinks Fraying If so contact us or have your reseller replace them Î Î Place in second gear by rotating the shifter until the mark faces the digit ...

Page 22: ...uld not pass the minimum insert mark WARNING Applying the parking brake For parking brake apply the brake lever and press down the parking brake button located on the lever Then release the brake lever and parking brake button one after the other Press the lever again to release it FIG 45 Changing gear drives Rotate the gear shifter on the handle to shift gears while riding Do not shift gears whil...

Page 23: ...ral days of hard use But if you think something is wrong with the Taga take it to your reseller or contact us before riding it again 2 Before every ride Perform Safety Check see Riding Taga section 3 After every long or hard ride or if your Taga has been exposed to water or grit or at least after every 100 miles ensure you clean your Taga and lightly oil the chain and the cables Wipe off excess oi...

Page 24: ... t hold the bike in place see methods A B C below Î Î One front brake is stronger than the other see methods A B C below Î Î The brakes make annoying noise see methods A B C D E below Î Î The Rotor doesn t move at all see methods D E below There are several methods to adjust the front brakes Use them in the following order If the problem is not solved with one method try the next method Method A A...

Page 25: ...braking power but make sure you don t position it too close to avoid noises when you ride FIG 51 3 The internal pad moves when you squeeze the brake lever and it pushes the rotor onto the external pad This is actually how the brake works To shift the internal pad closer to the rotor 1 Release a bit the screw that holds the brake cable FIG 52 2 Push the small lever on the caliper towards the cable ...

Page 26: ...eel again to see if the rotor touches the pad If it still does repeat the process until it does not touch the pads anymore If none of the methods work you may have issues with the your brake cables Check that the brake cables are straight with no bends and are not twisted Squeeze the brake lever and see if it returns to place smoothly If there is a problem with your brake cables please contact us ...

Page 27: ... persists contact us or see your local reseller Adjusting the chain tension FIG 59 If you hear noises from your chain or it falls frequently the chain might be loose and requires adjustment Below you can find explanations how to adjust the chain tension However it is highly recommended that you ask your authorized reseller or the bike shop near you for help with the adjustment of the chain tension...

Page 28: ... the fastener may not hold securely Too much force and the fastener can strip threads stretch deform or break Either way incorrect tightening force can result in component failure which can cause you to lose control and fall WARNING Taga Replacement Parts Only Taga original replacement parts should be used Taga will not accept any failure or claim in the event that original parts were not used WAR...

Page 29: ...Shimano Nexus roller brake Wheels 20 wheels Kenda tires Frame Folding Frame can be disassembled to two parts without tools Cargo Compartment Extra strong Can be locked to the bike frame with the lock accessory Can be removed and fold to a slim suitcase Made of high tensile steel frame recyclable Polypropylene Polyethylene fabric basket Car Trunk storage Frame can be disassembled to two parts and f...

Page 30: ...5W x 65L x 45H inches Folded Rear Frame 40W x 133L x 50H cm 16W x 52L x 19 5H inches Folded Front Frame 78W x 50L x 64H cm 30 5W x 19 5L x 25H inches Cargo Compartment Dimensions Full 48W x 90L x 42H cm 19W x 35 5L x 16 5H inches Folded 48W x 90L x 10H cm 19W x 35 5L x 4H inches Bike Box Dimensions for courier transport 25W x 117L x 102H cm 10W x 46L x 40H inches Weight Bike 22 kg 49 lbs Cargo com...

Page 31: ...lim package Can be shortened Sun Hood Clicks onto the backrest 3 height adjustments Foldable Soft Cushion for infants Includes seat back and headrest soft foam with Lycra cover Universal Click on Can hold a smart phone cup bottle and more Can be attached on the bar on the bike handle bar on the seat headrest or in your car Lock Special cable lock with digits Comes with 4 snaps that prevent the hea...

Page 32: ...s and workmanship you must present proof of purchase made within the 24 months preceding the service request No warranty will be provided in the following circumstances Î Î The warranty does not cover damage caused by normal wear and tear accident or negligence Examples include wheels and fabric worn down by regular use and the natural breakdown of colors and materials over extended time and use Î...

Page 33: ...s so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Service In the event of a problem or a defect or in case you need help you are requested to first contact our support team by email at info tagabikes com We will do our best to get back to you within 48 hours If you have a distributor in your country please contact the distributor by email In the email please describe the issue in detail ...