Ride on Clean, Paved Surfaces
Your Kid Karriage is not intended for off-road use. Towing a child off road can be especially dangerous. The irregular surface of off-road
trails could cause the trailer to tip over, resulting in serious injury to the bicyclist or passenger, and damage to the trailer. Cross railroad
tracks, curb cutouts and road grooves at a 90
o
angle. Riding parallel to these road obstacles, or crossing them at an angle of less than
90
o
could cause a crash.
Riding On Slippery Surfaces
Be especially careful in wet, rainy or icy conditions. Your ability to control and stop your bicycle when towing a trailer is greatly impaired.
In wet conditions apply your brakes periodically to be sure the rims and brake pads are clear of water. Avoid forceful braking which can
cause dangerous skidding. Ride slowly and allow a greater margin of safety for starting, stopping and turning. Do not ride on surfaces
where sand, gravel, ice, oil or other slippery substances are present. If you must cross a slippery surface, walk your bike and trailer.
Navigating Curbs, Stairs, and Escalators
Never tow your trailer over curbs; dismount and walk over any curbs. if you must traverse stairs, prevent a hazardous loss of control.
Have the children get out of the trailer; disconnect the trailer from the bike and carefully roll your trailer and bike, separately, up or down
the stairs. Never take your bike or trailer on escalators.
Avoid Riding at Night
Make every effort to plan your ride so you are not pulling a trailer at night. Because your vehicle is longer and heavier you will be less
able to react to unseen hazards. Automobile drivers may not be accustomed to your longer vehicle and may not react to it appropriately.
If you must ride at night, wear bright, reflective clothing. Use a bright headlight and a red flashing taillight on your bicycle and trailer. Do
not tow your trailer without properly attached reflectors and adequate lighting.
Always Use the Canopy Cover
Always use the mesh canopy cover to protect your child from flying debris when pulling your trailer. Never leave a child unattended in
the trailer in direct sunlight with the vinyl canopy panels closed. The canopy retains heat, and the inside of the trailer may become warm
enough to be uncomfortable. Open or close the vinyl canopy panels depending on the weather, to keep your passengers cooler or
warmer. Check at regular intervals to ensure that your passengers are comfortable.
Cool Weather Use
In temperatures below 70
o
your pedaling effort may keep you warm, but your child’s inactivity coupled with a potential wind chill factor
may mean that they’ll need an extra sweater or jacket to stay warm. In cool weather check at regular intervals to ensure your passen-
gers are sufficiently warm.
Wear Helmets
Numerous studies have demonstrated that head injuries sustained in a crash are the leading cause of bicycling fatalities, and that
helmets can prevent or reduce head injuries in the event of a crash. For safety, it is essential that the cyclist and passengers wear
approved bicycling helmets at all times.
Proper Wheels and Tires are Essential
Use only the factory-supplied wheels, and keep them properly maintained. Inflate tires to 35 P.S.I. and check pressure before each use.
Do not use higher pressure tires, as they will make the trailer bouncy and more prone to tipping. Use only tires with a smooth tread. Do
not use tires with a knobby (off-road) tread.
Know Your Trailer Hitch
Familiarize yourself with the hitch operation. Clamp the hitch securely to the bicycle frame, and check for a tight attachment each time
you use the trailer. See the “Using the Trailer” section of this manual for details on proper installation and use of the hitch.
Use Your Flag
The safety flag is an essential safety device which makes you more visible to motorists and other cyclists. Always use the safety flag.
Protect Your Child
Make sure your passenger uses the shoulder harness, lap belt, and a child helmet at all times. Always fasten the seat harness so that
each child is held securely. For maximum stability and safety, seat a single passenger in the center seating position. During a ride,
check periodically to ensure the shoulder straps and lap belt are secure, especially for a sleeping child. Check to ensure that your child
cannot contact any part of the wheel. Be aware that children get thirsty when riding in the trailer. Bring plenty of water, especially on lon-
ger rides, and keep a full water bottle in the trailer where your children can easily quench their thirst.
Observe Age and Height Restrictions
The trailer seat is intended only for children older than 18 months, who are able to wear a helmet and sit upright alone. Your
child must have adequate neck strength to hold his or her head erect while riding in the trailer. Check with your pediatrician if
you are unsure about your child’s ability to sit upright and hold his or her head erect. Never carry a child whose seated height
(with a helmet on) extends above the height of the window frame tubing, as their chance of injury is significantly greater in the
event that the trailer tips over.
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B. Bikes with a rear through axles
1. If your rear wheel uses a solid, threaded axle with a threaded nut on each end
(instead of a quick release skewer), remove the axle nut of the left side of the
frame.
2. Align the hole in the hitch post with the rear wheel axle and slide the hitch arm
onto the axle. Replace the axle nut and tighten it securely. See Figure 11.
Step Two
1. Loop the hitch security strap around the left chain stay and clip it to the D-ring
on the hitch arm. See Figure 12.
2. If the hitch arm interferes in any way with your bicycle, its components or other
attachments on the bicycle, DO NOT USE the trailer. Contact Nashbar Tech
Support (800-888-2710) for assistance.
3. To remove the trailer when not in use, open the hitch pin spring clip, remove
the hitch pin and slide the hitch arm off the hitch post. See Figure 13. The hitch
post can remain attached to the bicycle so the trailer can easily be attached for
your next ride!
4. To reattach the trailer, slide the silver hitch art onto the end of the black hitch
post. Insert the hitch pin through the hole in the hitch arm to attach it to the
hitch post and close the spring clip over the end of the hitch pin.
Using the Seat Harness
Important: Only passengers who are able to wear a helmet and sit upright unas-
sisted should ride in a child trailer. Adequate neck strength is required to hold
head upright while riding in the trailer. A physician should evaluate anyone who is
of questionable developmental age for riding in a trailer.
Single Passenger
Seat a single child in the center of the seat. Use the two center shoulder straps
and the center crotch strap. See below for instructions on proper strap adjustment.
Two Passengers
To carry two children use both sets of shoulder straps and the two outer crotch straps.
1. Unclip all of the straps and place passengers in the trailer.
2. Adjust the length of the crotch strap so that when the shoulder strap clips are
connected to the crotch strap D-ring, the D-ring is positioned between your
child’s belly button and sternum.
3. Place one shoulder strap over each shoulder and connect the shoulder strap
clips to the crotch strap D-ring. Adjust the snugness of the shoulder straps so
you can just fit two fingers between the straps and your child.
4. Adjust the shoulder strap height (the upper strap attachment points can slide
up or down) so that the upper attachment point of each strap is positioned just
above your child’s shoulders for a snug fit.
5. Fasten the waist strap by clipping the buckle together. Adjust the snugness of
the waist strap so you can just fit two fingers between the strap and your child.
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Do not operate the trailer without hitch security strap properly installed.
A dangling security strap can contact spokes, damaging rear wheel or
causing an accident resulting in serious injury.
WARNING
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