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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 

Summary of Contents for BruHaul

Page 1: ...BrüHaul OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...on Please carefully read through this manual It will help you understand and get the most use and enjoyment out of what we believe is the best cargo e bike you can ride For further information visit FELTELECTRIC COM INTRODUCTION CONTENTS BrüHaul Design 2 3 The Bosch e Drive System 4 5 Loading and Riding the BrüHaul 6 8 Cargo 9 10 Passengers 11 15 Locking and Transport 15 BrüHaul Maintenance 16 Cyc...

Page 3: ...acket 2 Load Deck and Integrated Pannier Rack The integrated load deck and pannier rack make it a breeze to equip your BrüHaul to carry all your precious cargo There is a full line of accessories available for your BrüHaul See the back of this manual or go to www FeltBicycles com for more information 3 Brakes The BrüHaul is designed to be used at full capacity Oversized Shimano brakes that use a 1...

Page 4: ... Time There is also a USB port for charging your phone The system provides five assist modes Off 0 assistance Eco 50 assist Your power 50 more Tour 120 assist Sport 190 assist Turbo 275 assist THE BOSCH E DRIVE SYSTEM Range The BrüHaul is equipped with Bosch s 400 watt hour Wh PowerPack 400 battery that is downtube or rack mounted Depending on variables like gear selection tire pressure total weig...

Page 5: ... 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 rattli...

Page 6: ...nloaded bike weight 50 pounds Total Maximum Load Deck Capacity 200 pounds 4 pannier bags and a youth seat 2 pannier bags and a child seat Sample Cargo Configurations Loading your bike The integrated rack on the BrüHaul accepts Genuine Felt and other pannier bags as well as seats for infants and children The rack system allows for tremendous flexibility in set up allowing you freedom in how you con...

Page 7: ...to make sure everything is secure and to understand how the load will affect the bike s handling 7 Pre plan your route no dodging traffic racing red lights or bunny hopping speed bumps here Pre plan a route with enough width for you to maneuver oversized cargo on the BrüHaul Carrying Passengers General Passenger Rules 1 Passengers should always wear helmets 2 Use our Bamboo Foot Plates or clamp on...

Page 8: ...d Skirt Guard Kits Figure 2 Showing Child and Youth Configuration The Yepp Maxi 9 mos to 49 lbs behind the Yepp Junior 5 yrs to 77 lbs Note Required Footplate and Skirt Guard not shown Yepp child seats fit the BrüHaul directly there is no need for an adapter Figure 3 Showing Two Child Configuration Two Yepp Maxi Child Seats up to 49 lbs each Note Footplate Kit and Skirt Guard not required PASSENGE...

Page 9: ...imum torque as soon as you begin pedaling We chose 24 wheels for BrüHaul to give the ideal combination of stability roll over capabilities and ability to apply torque from the e Drive system to the road If you are carrying a heavy load on a dry surface click the Intuvia control up to Turbo Mode to get maximum assistance as you take off You may want to back it down to Sport Mode if you are taking o...

Page 10: ... trails There are three organizations you should consider connecting with as they can provide you with significant resources to understand safely and enjoyably ride on your local roads They are The League of American Bicyclists At the forefront of teaching cyclists to survive and thrive on America s public roadways is the LAB They offer online safe cycling courses and local instructors to provide ...

Page 11: ... www yepp nl Rolling Jackass Remote Kickstand This remote released center stand with an internally routed cable control which allows you to load your BrüHaul then step over the top tube pull its handlebar mounted lever and ride away It is perfect for smooth take offs with large unruly loads be they animate or inanimate Custom made for the BrüHaul More information at www RollingJackass com You can ...

Page 12: ...te bolts to 5Nm 8 Repeat the procedure for the other side of the bike 9 Check weekly to ensure that the Footplate bolts are tight 10 Have Fun ACCESSORY INSTRUCTIONS ACCESSORY INSTRUCTIONS Skirt Guard Kit Installation Included Parts 2 Plastic Skirt Guards 4 M6 Bolts 2 M5 Bolts 2 Skirt Guard Mounting Tabs Required Tools Power Drill with bit and a scrap wood block Metric bicycle multi tool or Allen w...

Page 13: ...t Guard to the Load Deck upright 8 Pull the Skirt Guard taught at Point 3 and mark where it overlaps the hole on the vertical face of the Mounting Tab 9 Place the scrap wood block behind the mark and using the bit drill a hole through the Skirt Guard at the mark 10 Using the M5 sized bolt attach the front of the Skirt Guard to the Mounting Tab 11 Torque all three Skirt Guard bolts to 3Nm 12 Repeat...

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