manualshive.com logo in svg

AddBike Carry 'Box, User Manual, Page: 44 / 59

Share
Download
AddBike Carry 'Box User Manual Download Page 44

 

 

44 
 

B.

 

Brakes  

If you notice that the braking is not balanced, here is the procedure to follow in order to solve 
the problem: 
 

•

 

Raise the AddBike so that it is stable and the wheels do not touch the ground (by putting it 
on its original box, for example)

 (Cf. Figure 52)

; 

 

Figure 51 - AddBike on its box 

 

 

Figure 52 - View of the screws to be loosened to balance the brakes 

 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Carry 'Box

Page 1: ...ocument indicates the correct practices to be respected during use and assembly disassembly of the AddBike It is imperative to read this document entirely in order to keep your bike and your AddBike in good working condition Please keep this AddBike User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...ve your bike the capacity to carry bulkier loads groceries or a child Welcome to the family of AddBikers No more need to invest in expensive and bulky cargo bikes With the AddBike you can quickly and easily turn your own bike into a compact cargo bike This version of the AddBike is compatible with the following modules Carry Box Carry Box Kid Carry Dog Maximum capacities Load 35 kg Dimensions lxLx...

Page 3: ...22 A Step 1 Remove the front wheel from your bike 23 7 Security check before use 39 8 Good maintenance of your AddBike 42 A Periodical maintenance 42 B Brakes 44 9 Using the Addbike 46 A First use 46 B Using the AddBike to transport a load 46 C Riding the AddBike with loads 48 D Using the braking system 49 E Using the tilting wheels system 50 F Adjusting the position of the wheels 51 10 Uninstalli...

Page 4: ... case of misuse and non compliance with the instructions Read and follow the instructions in this guide Read the entire guide carefully and follow the instructions to use the AddBike safely If you do not understand certain indications please contact your AddBike dealer or contact AddBike directly at support addbike fr Please keep this manual for future reference It is also important to take into a...

Page 5: ...e lighting as stipulated by pertinent traffic laws The AddBike is not designed for intensive use in sand or salt water environments The AddBike is not designed to be stored outdoors for prolonged periods It must be stored in a dry and temperate place away from corrosive products Having a regular maintenance of the AddBike makes it possible to preserve its original qualities of use and safety It is...

Page 6: ...6 2 Lexicon of the AddBike Figure 1 Lexicon of the AddBike Gripping mechanism Brake Fixing plaque Tilting wheels blocking system Tilting wheels handle Backrest Mudguard Wheel R L ...

Page 7: ...7 Figure 2 Zoom on the fixing plaque of the AddBike Front flange Rear flange Thumbwheel Quick release axle Tilting wheels plaque Tilting wheels caliper Hydraulic distributor Flange nut ...

Page 8: ...crew hardware may be replaced with fast tightening nuts visible on figure 3 included in the bag of this user s manual Brake lever Parking brake button Bold and screw hardware Brake handle Fast tightening nut Fast tightening nut Tilting wheels handle Bold and screw hardware Handle s lever ...

Page 9: ...e Cf Figure 7 to allow for a clear reading of the elements fixating the wheels and brake calipers For the position of eccentric clamps see next figure Cf Figure 6 Wheel axle Brake caliper Nut fastening the brake caliper Long spacer Brake disc Stub axle Nut Short spacer Brake caliper bracket Locking knob ...

Page 10: ...10 Figure 6 Zoom on eccentric clamps Figure 7 Base of the AddBike Brake caliper Caliper bracket Eccentric clamps Backrest Seat Base ...

Page 11: ... reserved for this purpose See explanations in chapter 9 E Check that the parking brake is deactivated and that the tilting wheels lock is off before riding with your bicycle Never ride with the tilting wheels locked Lighting It is expressly forbidden by traffic regulations to ride at night or in bad weather without lighting You must be visible to other road users Put on reflective and clear cloth...

Page 12: ...d pads become extremely hot In case of contact a risk of burn is possible Always wait for the brake to cool down before maintenance Always control your speed avoid gaps Except to indicate direction changes always hold the handlebar firmly with both hands to be able to control your bike as much as possible depending on road deformations movements in the handlebar may change your course Respect the ...

Page 13: ... chassis Wheels and mudguards Figure 9 AddBike wheels and mudguards Flange system Figure 10 Flange system A bag containing o This V5 3 User and Installation Guide o The brakes instructions Tektro Auriga Twin o Two protection stickers o The AddBike cable clamp Garde boue gauche Garde boue droit Garde boue droit ...

Page 14: ...annel channel name AddBike Your AddBike comes partially disassembled so you will need to assemble the different parts before mounting your AddBike on your bike This action is to be performed only once in the entire life of the product except if you wish to transport it in its original box For the assembly of your AddBike you will need the following tools Figure 11 Tools needed 8mm 17mm 19mm 8mm 17...

Page 15: ...ach mudguard and caliper is to be fixed to a caliper bracket Cf Figure 5 as shown below Unscrew bolds and nuts from the mudguards and then place and fix the mudguards on the brake caliper using the same bolts and nuts with the screw head oriented towards the mudguards support as shown in figure The screw head mudguard tube arms and washers must be located on the inside of the AddBike as shown in f...

Page 16: ... the wheels on the stub axles partially withdrawing the wheel axle while keeping the long spacer place the brake disc on the caliper push the wheel axle and replace the short spacer and nut The elements must end up in the following order wheel axle wheel long spacer AddBike stub axle short spacer and nut Cf Figure 14 Figure 14 Mounting the right wheel Tighten the nuts on the wheels axle using the ...

Page 17: ... shown in Figure 15 The brake cable must go through both mudguards supports as shown in figure the brake cable must have a loose sinusoidal form Cf Figure 16 Figure 15 Fixing the left caliper on its caliper bracket Each one of the two brake calipers left and right are already positioned on the appropriate side of the AddBike thanks to the fixing of the whole set of on the fixing plaque of the AddB...

Page 18: ...ust the position of the brake calipers To do so activate the parking brake in order to block the calipers on the discs see chapter 9 D Then tighten the screws for each brake caliper Cf Figure 22 Be careful to adjust your brakes before the very first use ...

Page 19: ...osition Loosen the two eccentric levers and the locking knob as shown in Figure 18 and slide the wheel backwards by grasping it by the hub Once the wheel is in position tighten the eccentric levers and locking knob Cf Figure 19 Do the same with the other wheel for both wheels to be positioned at the same level See chapter 9 F Figure 18 Loosened levers and clamping wheel on the right wheel ...

Page 20: ...eccentric clamps view from above When tightening the eccentric clamps for wheel locking make sure to position the clamps parallel to the wheels It is important that the eccentric clamps are not positioned askew in order to avoid interference with the leaning movement of the AddBike Cf Figure 120 ...

Page 21: ...Here is a back view of the AddBike after assembly Figure 21 Back view of the AddBike If you have trouble assembling your AddBike please contact your dealer or contact AddBike directly at support addbike fr ...

Page 22: ...lements If this is the case do not install the AddBike on this bike Remove any parts interfering with the installation and or use of the AddBike Some parts of the bike may interfere with the installation and or operation of the AddBike For example it is essential to remove the front mudguard the front basket and the front dynamo For other elements such as the front lighting it is necessary to chec...

Page 23: ...nding on the brake and attachment system of the front wheel disassembly may vary Therefore you have to identify the braking system of your bicycle It is also imperative to read the notice of your own bike In the case your bike is equipped with rim brakes pull the brake cable out of its casing to remove the brake system from the wheel Cf Figure 24 Figure 24 Disconnecting your bike s front brake ...

Page 24: ...a quick release system To remove the system o Open the quick release lever Cf Figure 25 o Loosen the adjustment nut manually o Release the wheel Quick release in closed position Quick release in open position Figure 25 Quick release system If your wheel is equipped with a nut loosen it with a suitable wrench size 15 in most cases in order to disassemble the wheel If your wheel is equipped with a d...

Page 25: ... bike beware of properly positioning the quick release axle on the rear plaque carefully referring to the labels which are found on the AddBike as shown in the chart below Wheel size of the receiving bike label Position of the attachment axle Figure 26 Chart showing positioning of the attachment axle ...

Page 26: ...t side pointing outwards 110 mm Longest side pointing outwards Figure 27 Position of the adapters For the following cases a bike with a 16 or 20 front wheel bike with a 12 or 15 mm front wheel axel diameter or with a thru fixing axle please follow these instructions o Use the front wheel thru axel of the receiving bike instead of the one provided by AddBike For 16 18 and 20 wheels a particular axl...

Page 27: ...ent axle of the AddBike Change the axle and all the elements necessary for the good positioning of the hole fork legs and or turn the adapters over Screw the axle by placing the fixing elements in the established order shown in the photo below Cf Figure 28 making sure to leave some space to insert your bike s fork legs Cf Figure 29 Figure 28 Position of the quick fixing elements Figure 29 Space fo...

Page 28: ...ing as reference both the chart shown below and the labels presented in the AddBike Then screw the whole set as shown in figure 30 Then tighten the flange nut against the mounting plate as shown in figure 31 Figure 30 Positioning the flange Figure 31 Tightening the nut of the flange axle against the mounting plate Make sure to tighten the flange nut against the mounting plate as shown in figure 31...

Page 29: ...29 Wheel size of the host bike label Position of the flange fixing mechanism Figure 32 Chart showing positioning of the flange ...

Page 30: ...ing or uninstalling the AddBike Only the front part of the bike is raised or lowered during the different stages Risk of pinching While tipping the bike be careful not to get your fingers trapped between the fixing plaques and the fork or between the stud plaque and the axle Cf Figure 37 The AddBike Your bike with the AddBike Your bike without its front wheel ...

Page 31: ...Figure 34 Your AddBike and your bike in position Unscrew the adjustment nut on the fixing axle of the AddBike and leave a space of about 1 cm on each side of the rear plaque Cf Figure 29 Raise the fork of your bike and place the fork s legs on the fixing axle of the AddBike on both sides of the adapters positioned on the plaque Cf Figure 36 Figure 35 Positioning of the fork Keeping your bike uprig...

Page 32: ...e AddBike rearward until the flange in horizontal position contacts your bike s fork Cf Figure 38 Figure 37 Leaning the AddBike If during the previous step any element of your bike interferes with the positioning of the fixing plaque or if the fixing plaque is not facing the legs of your fork then place the fixing plaque one notch lower by referring to the label Cf Figure 32 in part 6B step 3 For ...

Page 33: ...he whole set of the flange by moving the adjustment nut Cf Figure 39 available on the flange screw By bringing the nut towards the fixing plaque the AddBike will tilt slightly rearward Conversely by moving the nut out from the fixing plaque the AddBike will tilt slightly forward Cf Figure 40 However you are free to adjust this inclination according to the driving sensations you are looking for In ...

Page 34: ...tion sticker on the fork of your bike Place the protection stickers to prevent the fixing plaques from leaving any mark on the fork of your bike at the point of contact previously located Cf Figure 41 Stickers Figure 40 Applying the sticker If the plaque is leaning too rearward If the plaque is leaning too forward Unscrew the nut and place it vertically Screw the nut and place it vertically ...

Page 35: ...ure 42 Figure 41 Positioning of the flange system If during this step you see that some elements of the host bike prevent the right positioning of the flange system and its adjustment one of both flanges cannot contact the fork dropouts or the adjustment plaque is not in horizontal position you should change the height of the flange system see part 6 B Step 3 Tighten the thumbwheel of the fixing a...

Page 36: ...brake lever of your bike a few centimeters towards the center of the handlebar Cf Figure 43 Turn the front brake lever of your bike downwards so that it is not accessible while driving and fasten it in this new position Cf Figure 43 Figure 42 Brake lever of the host bike shifted downwards Using a size 4 Allen wrench release the screws from the AddBike s brake lever Cf Figure 44 Figure 43 AddBike b...

Page 37: ...member to remove the brake calipers too This is a delicate operation and we advise you to consult a bicycle service professional Take note of the original position of the front brake lever of your bike to return it to the same position You will be able to install the brake lever of the AddBike in the same way Step 6 Positioning tilting wheels handle of the AddBike The tilting wheel handle of the A...

Page 38: ...e Never ride with the pendulum locked While in motion the handle on the lock lever must be in the green or orange zone visible on the handle See chapter 9 E Engage the lever on the pendulum s lock handle only in parking position never while in motion See chapter 9 E Step 7 Securing the brake cables Put the different brake cables together on the steering pivot of your bike and keep them secured usi...

Page 39: ... brake cables to prevent them from being caught in the backrest of the base If the cables get stuck in the AddBike you may lose control of the bike 7 Security check before use Figure 46 Overall view of the bike equipped with the AddBike a c b d ...

Page 40: ...tire pressure of the AddBike s wheels It must be between 3 5 and 4 bars Cf Figure 47 c Check the pressure of the rear wheel of your bike refer to the instruction of your bike Cf Figure 47 d Check that the flange system of the AddBike is correctly tightened on the fork adjusting the thumbwheel by hand Cf Figure 48 e Check that the cable of the front brake and that of the tilting wheels handle pass ...

Page 41: ...inder of the bike and make your usual adjustments for maximum riding comfort Perform a no load test to check if braking is balanced To do this ride in a place free from any risk Also check if the rear brake system on your bike is working properly Make sure that no element caliper brake pad straps brake cable tilting s lock cable obstructs the proper functioning of the AddBike by flipping the handl...

Page 42: ...r of the brake cables Cf Figure 51 o The screws holding the brake calipers on their brackets Cf Figure 51 o The adjustment of the disc and of the system which allows to lock the tilting wheels system Cf Figure 51 o The screws on the mudguards Cf Figure 51 o The worn state both of the brake pads and the pendulum s lock system o The condition of the brake cables and of the pendulum s lock system o T...

Page 43: ...regularly check the components that interact with the AddBike fork and the steering components steerage tube handlebars for deformation or cracks as well as the tightness of components such as the steering pivot and the stem Cf Figure 50 In case of doubt refer to the service manual of your bike and contact your usual bike dealer ...

Page 44: ...edure to follow in order to solve the problem Raise the AddBike so that it is stable and the wheels do not touch the ground by putting it on its original box for example Cf Figure 52 Figure 51 AddBike on its box Figure 52 View of the screws to be loosened to balance the brakes ...

Page 45: ...hout changing the position of the latter Release the brake Perform the same operation on the other wheel The brake pads must be changed every year To do so we advise you to contact a bicycle servicing professional In addition to this User s and Installation Guide the Tektro Auriga Twin brake instructions are also available to you The AddBike is equipped with a hydraulic disc brake system When they...

Page 46: ...be totally comfortable with the braking intensity With each use check the braking symmetry If braking is not balanced on both wheels refer to section 8 B Before starting up make sure the pendulum is in a free position lever on the green or orange zone You should not use it when the pendulum is locked lever on the red zone See chapter 9 E If it is raining be very careful because one of the two disc...

Page 47: ...too far left Load well centered Load too far right Figure 53 Examples of loads on the AddBike The maximum allowed weight is 35 kg When carrying loads on the AddBike check that the load is secured and resting on the backrest of the Base to avoid any tilting that might result in loss of control Adjustment of the wheels position and of the pendulum s shock absorption The AddBike offers you possibilit...

Page 48: ...aces because the passages of obstacles or other irregularities of the ground with one wheel may cause unexpected movement on the handlebar Also using the AddBike on this type of surface can lead to premature aging of some parts of your bike For this reason you must dismount and walk along your bike or ride with caution if you encounter such obstacles Sidewalk usage To get on a sidewalk or an obsta...

Page 49: ...ight The brakes of the AddBike are then released and you can use your bike normally Cf Figure 63 To activate the parking brake you must follow these steps Fully press the brake lever to the bottom Cf Figure 64 Move the button to the left without releasing the brake lever Cf Figure 64 Release the brake lever When the parking brake is engaged the AddBike s brakes are locked and the bike does not mov...

Page 50: ...he red zone Check the condition of the brake pads on the tilting wheel lock regularly Over time use will affect the locking or the suspension of the pendulum since it will not have the same grip It will be necessary to stretch the cable of the pendulum s lock system by slightly turning the small plastic nut Cf Figure 56 Once you have modified the cable s tension check that the indications on the c...

Page 51: ... each wheel s support and loosen the locking knob Cf Figure 54 Figure 56 Position of eccentric clamps released with the locking knob Move both wheels by sliding them slightly raise one side of the AddBike make sure the AddBike does not topple over so that the wheel does not touch the ground then take the wheel by the hub and make it slide Do the same with the other wheel Here are some indications ...

Page 52: ...nsporting a load move the wheels forward until they reach the front limit Cf Figure 59 o Both positions are marked on the AddBike with stickers Use Position and sticker Without load Figure 57 Positioning of the right wheel without load ...

Page 53: ...tioning of the right wheel with load The non loaded position is unsuitable for carrying a load and makes it difficult to ride the AddBike Tighten the quick releases paying attention to their placing quick releases must be parallel to wheels Cf Figure 20 ...

Page 54: ...without any load on the AddBike Step 1 Remove the brake lever of the AddBike Unscrew the movable fixing element from the handle by loosening the bolts and fixing nuts Cf Figure 61 Remove the AddBike brake handle from your handlebar Put the brake lever of your bike back on using the appropriate tool use the rear brake lever placed to the right of the handlebar as an example ...

Page 55: ...the brakes on your bike remember to place all of its parts back again Step 2 Remove the tilting wheels lock lever from the AddBike Unscrew the fixing element from the tilting wheels handle bolt or nut for fast fixing Cf Figure 62 Your bike s brake lever AddBike brake lever Movable element ...

Page 56: ... bike Open the quick release lever of and loosen by hand the adjusting nut on the fixing axle of the AddBike Manually loosen the thumbwheel from the plaques Turn the internal fixing plaque of the AddBike to the vertical position Tilt the AddBike forward until its seat rests on the ground Cf Figure 63 Lift the bike to remove it from the AddBike on the ground Cf Figure 64 Rubber piece ...

Page 57: ...e the caliper holder Put back in place all parts removed when the AddBike was installed on your bike mudguard lights brake etc Refer to the instructions of your bike in order to carry out this operation properly and according to its specificities Once the reassembly is finished perform a test to insure the proper functioning of your bike especially the proper functioning of the brakes In case of d...

Page 58: ...ed with unauthorized parts Any damage which results from non compliant use from excessive force from insufficient maintenance or from normal wear and tear is excluded from the Guarantee Our products include components and parts tires brake pads air chamber which are subject to normal wear when in regular use Those parts are not included into the Guarantee 13 Assistance in case of problems If one p...

Page 59: ...et 69009 LYON FRANCE Postal address 61 Cours de la République 69100 VILLEURBANNE FRANCE You may order additional instructions from AddBike This user s guide has been written with the utmost care If you have any proposals to improve the clarity of this document we would appreciate your feedback so that we can make the appropriate modifications ...

Reviews:

No comments