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USINg THE BICYCLE RACK
Safety
Please consider the following instructions before using any luggage carrier (front or rear rack) attached to your bicycle:
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The maximum capacity of rear carrying racks on Currie products is 25kg (including any attached battery).
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The maximum capacity of front racks or baskets on Currie products is 10kg.
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Do not use any bicycle luggage carrier as a child seat.
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Be sure the combined rider and luggage weight of your bicycle does not exceed the bicycle's weight limit.
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Frequently check that all fasteners related to luggage carriers are fastened securly.
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Do not modify your luggage carrier.
• Currie bicycle racks are not designed to pull a trailer; do not attach a trailer to any luggage carrier.
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Note that bicycle handling (steering and stopping distance) may be different when the racks are carying weight.
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Ensure that any luggage is securely fitted to the bicycle rack per the manufacturer's instructions, and that no
hanging straps can get caught in the wheels.
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Be sure reflectors or lights attached to your bicycle are not obscured by your rack or attachments.
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Distribute luggage evenly on either side of the rack for even weight balance.
ATTACHMENT
The following hardware should be used to attach a rack to its respective bicycle
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RMB & RTMB bicycle racks - 4x M6 x 14mm bolts, with lock washer, stainless steel. Torque to 10Nm.
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Via Urbano rack - 4x M6 x 14mm bolts, with lock washer, stainless steel. Torque to 10Nm.
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Skyline (optional rack) - 4x M6,14mm bolts, 2x m6 lock nuts. Stainless steel. Torque to 10Nm.
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Other racks - Use included hardware, tightening attachment bolts to 10Nm.
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