Conway MT 2018, User Manual

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Safety
The following points must be observed when riding with a trailer:
• Only attach a trailer if your bicycle is suitable for use with a
trailer (see Chapter “Bicycle passport” on page 93 ).
• Observe the maximum tow loads:
– The maximum tow load for non-braked trailers is 40 kg.
– The maximum tow load for braked trailers is 80 kg.
• Please note that the maximum permitted total weight of the
bicycle must not be exceeded when carrying children in
the child seat or trailer (see Chapter “Calculating the total
weight” on page 22).
• Seek information from your specialist dealer about suitable
child seats, trailers and trailer systems for your bicycle.
• Read the user manual for your child seat, trailer or trailer
system.
• Follow the instructions concerning the maximum permitted
weight for the child seat, the trailer or the trailer system as
cited in the respective manufacturer’s documentation.
• You should only allow a child to ride in the child seat or child
trailer if the child is younger than 8 years old and weighs less
than 22 kg.
• You should only ride with a child in the child seat or child
trailer if you are over 16 years old.
• You should only allow a child to ride in the child seat or child
trailer if the child is wearing a suitable bicycle helmet, which
has been tested according to the relevant norms and bears
the CE seal of conformity.
• Always follow the regulations governing the use of child
seats, trailers and trailer systems that apply in your country
or region.
• Before using a child seat, trailer or trailer system in road
traffic, ensure that you first familiarise yourself with the way
the bicycle rides and its braking performance when fitted with
these items.
• Apply the brakes sooner, expect a longer braking distance
and less responsive steering.
• Practise mounting and dismounting from the bicycle before
using it in road traffic.
• With your child, practice proper conduct while cycling.
• Try to anticipate the actions of others and ride defensively.
3.3.4.1 Travelling with children in a child seat
• When a child seat is installed, ensure the seat springs ands
suspension seat post are fully covered.
• When a child seat is installed ensure that all moving parts
are covered, e.g. using a spoke protector.