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LOADING AND RIDING
THE BRÜHAUL
Pre-Ride Checks
Your BrüHaul needs both its mechanical and electric systems fully functional to
give you the best and longest ride. Here are two quick check procedures to do
before every ride.
Mechanical
Make sure to check your bike before every ride. Go through the following
check-list for safety and function.
A is for Air (in the tires) - check to make sure there is plenty in there!
B is for Brakes – brake pads wear – especially if you frequently ride the
BrüHaul well loaded.
• Pull the brake levers – if you can squeeze them to within 1” of the bar grips,
it is time to have them serviced
• When moving, listen for a grinding sound that indicates worn-out brake
pads
• Visually inspect the rotors for wear of the stainless steel braking surface
• Visually inspect the brake cables for signs of wear
C is for Chain and Cables
The chain and cables on the BrüHaul are long and require weekly visual
inspection and lubrication.
• At the end of each day wipe down the chain and apply lubricant as
necessary
• The cable that runs to the rear derailleur should be inspected daily and
lubed weekly if you are in rainy or damp conditions. (As with any multi-
cogged drivetrain, a snapped derailleur cable will default the bike into its
highest gear making for a potentially difficult ride home).
Make sure the Quick Release levers at both wheels are tightly in the “closed”
position. Up against the fork in the front and bisecting the angle of the triangle
at the rear. In those positions they are most protected from stray hits.
Listen for any rattling that is a warning of loose parts – like fenders or racks or
seats you may have attached. Fix those issues before you ride.
Bosch e-Drive System Check
The Bosch e-Drive system is maintenance free so, check to make sure the battery
has enough charge for the intended length of your ride via the Intuvia Control’s
“Range” function.
Unloaded Riding
The BrüHaul wheelbase is longer and the head tube has more slack than your
average bike. Because it weighs more, the BrüHaul takes longer to get going
and longer to stop too. So, as you’re riding the BrüHaul, think a little farther
down the road than you would on a smaller, lighter bike.
Set the saddle height of the BrüHaul so that your feet can easily reach the
ground and provide a solid base. Ride far enough from the side of the road or
lane so that you have room to maneuver around road hazards like potholes
and are out of that zone of debris lining the sides of many roads.
LOADING AND RIDING
THE BRÜHAUL