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Requirements for the tow bar

Kidgoo1 and Kidgoo2

Permissible tow bar load range

(on the tow bar coupler pocket)

0 – 8 kg

Minimum ambient temperature

-10° C

Requirements for the towing vehicle

Kidgoo1 and Kidgoo2

Vehicle type

Bicycle, pedelec / E-Bike

(supported for up to 25 km/h)

Maximum permissible speed

25 km/h; in curves max. 7 km/h

(walking pace)

Size of the rear wheel

25" – 29"

The following additional restrictions apply to trailer mode:

This user manual provides you with information about all technical and 

safety aspects that you require for mounting, using and maintaining the 

Kidgoo.

 

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Read the user manual in full.

 

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Utilise the user manual to provide instruction for all users.

 

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Always keep the user manual close to the Kidgoo.

Notes on the user manual

Danger!

Labels notes referring to the Danger risk level. Indicates 

possible dangers that can result in injury if the instructions 

are not followed.

Caution!

Labels notes referring to the Caution risk level. Indicates 

possible dangers that can result in material damage if the 

instructions are not followed.

Tip!

Labels important information pertaining to the current 

subject. Indicates alternative actions, other information 

sources or helpful tips.

All stated positions left, right, front, back, top, bottom etc.) refer to the 

perspective of a viewer standing behind the push handle and looking 

in the direction of travel. The tow bar is therefore in front, the push 

handle behind.
In this user manual, the word 

user

 refers to the person transporting children 

with the Kidgoo and making the necessary adjustments on the vehicle.
This user manual applies both for the 

Kidgoo1 Pro

 and 

Kidgoo2 Pro

.

Caution!

Read the following safety instructions carefully.
The safety and accident prevention regulations valid in 

your region and statutory rules such as the road traffic 

regulations also apply, and take precedence in cases where 

there is doubt.
Make sure that the Kidgoo is used only by persons suitable 

for its operation, as defined below. Users must have read 

and understood this user manual in full.

INTRODUCTION

Summary of Contents for Kidgoo Pro

Page 1: ...1 Kidgoo Pro EN User Manual ...

Page 2: ...Contents ...

Page 3: ...rake 25 Adjusting the push handle 25 Setting the mode 26 Adjusting the buggy wheel 26 Removing the buggy wheel Trailer mode 26 Setting the wheel so that it turns freely Buggy mode 26 Securing the wheel Jogger mode 27 Insert the tow bar 27 Using the pennant 27 Attaching the hand strap 27 Putting on the 5 point safety harness 27 Securing the load 27 Loading the baggage 27 Loading the storage space 2...

Page 4: ...ort Chain chlorinated paraffins Organotin links Azo dyestuffs Documentation Caution The statements in this documentation are not to be interpreted as an assurance of particular product properties Despite the greatest care being taken to avoid technical inaccuracies or omissions the possibility of these arising cannot be entirely excluded When necessary individual items of information can be change...

Page 5: ...address and the serial number of the product which is to be registered for the manufacturer s warranty You will find the serial number on a sticker on the frame bar in the compartment room Your data will be stored securely with us in accordance with the new BDSG 1 paragraph 1 Federal Data Protection Act The data will only be used for the Warranty terms Exclusive manufacturer warranty purpose of ch...

Page 6: ...to transport baggage in the passenger compartment to carry animals or for commercial use It is essential to observe the limit values specified in the chapter Performance limits on page 06 and to check them before every journey In all cases the rider of the combination or the person using it in buggy or jogger mode is responsible for the proper use and roadworthiness of the Kidgoo Proper use The Ki...

Page 7: ...rring to the Caution risk level Indicates possible dangers that can result in material damage if the instructions are not followed Tip Labels important information pertaining to the current subject Indicates alternative actions other information sources or helpful tips All stated positions left right front back top bottom etc refer to the perspective of a viewer standing behind the push handle and...

Page 8: ...rs Special accessories must be used in order to secure children who are under 6 months old or who cannot sit upright independently see zubehoer qeridoo de So that they have sufficient headroom in all situations the children must not be taller than 116 5 cm Each child must be properly fastened in with a 5 point safety harness The children must wear bicycle helmets for every journey This is also rec...

Page 9: ...round Make sure that they drink sufficient liquids Cycling with a trailer The way in which the bicycle moves changes significantly when it is pulling a trailer and this is particularly noticeable when braking and cornering With regard to this pay attention to the following Practice cycling with the trailer before going out onto the road Do not carry children until you have familiarised yourself wi...

Page 10: ...specially in curves the trailer can swing out or push the bicycle s rear wheel to the side and reduce its traction High centrifugal force in curves can cause the trailer to tip over Do not exceed the maximum permitted speed of 25 km h and avoid riding at an angle Drive downhill and curves at walking pace max 7 km h to rule out excessive centrifugal forces Always ride defensively and with foresight...

Page 11: ...pe of delivery includes some functional units of the Kidgoo already preassembled Unpack all supplied parts and place them on a clean surface Check the package contents using the following list Caution Contact our Service department immediately if any parts are missing or if you find that the packaging or product is damaged see Support information on page 41 13 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 09 10 11 12 08 Right...

Page 12: ...12 Parts and operating elements PRODUCT OVERVIEW Parts and operating elements PRODUCT OVERVIEW 11 18 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 07 03 02 01 29 06 04 05 08 09 10 13 14 12 17 27 28 ...

Page 13: ...arking brake with hole for attaching the jogger band Reflector strip Rubber cap for unlocking the wheels 20 wheel with push in axle Coupler bracket with cotter pin fastening and retaining strap for securing the tow bar on the bicycle frame Leaf suspension with rubber damper Wheel guard for rejection from obstacles Tow bar for trailer mode Tow bar holder Locking button Buggy wheel for three wheel u...

Page 14: ...cross bar back evenly until it engages audibly Danger Never perform assembly work if there are children in the cabin Keep children away from the vehicle during assembly When handling moving components make sure that your hands or fingers do not get trapped Check all screw and cotter pin connections for secure fit before first use Remove the packaging material and all protective caps and dispose of...

Page 15: ...onto the rubber cap on the outside of the wheel hub Press on the rubber cap and keep it pressed in order to open the push in axle fastening Insert the wheel s push in axle as far as it will go into the axle retainer Release the rubber cap to secure the push in axle Pull on the wheel to check that the wheel is locked in the axle retainer Insert the second wheel in the same way Check whether there i...

Page 16: ...m locks audibly Repeat the procedure on the other side of the trailer The push handle has multiple height settings and is used for pushing pulling and manoeuvring your Kidgoo When folded the push handle also provides roll over protection Mounting the push handle Prepare the push handle by fully unfolding it To do this press and hold the push buttons on both sides see Adjusting the push handle on p...

Page 17: ... under the seat and behind the back rest must always be tightened firmly Open the cover of the compartment room and check the tension of the 4 belts behind the backrest Tighten all belts in the rear compartment room Inserting the pennant Danger The pennant must always be mounted in trailer mode Otherwise the very low Kidgoo is too easily overseen by other road users For safety reasons we recommend...

Page 18: ...an be rotated by 360 Optional assembly steps Installing the buggy wheel Lift the cabin at the front Push the buggy wheel all the way into the wheel bracket until it clicks into place audibly Check whether there is sufficient air in the buggy wheel maximum air pressure 1 9 bar If necessary use an air pump for car valves to top up with air Set the desired operating mode with the release button and t...

Page 19: ... behind to stow it under the cabin floor see Insert the tow bar on page 27 Mounting the coupler onto a bicycle Danger Make sure that your bicycle is suitable for towing a bicycle trailer see Performance limits on page 06 As it may be necessary to replace the rear wheel axle it is best to contact your dealer or the bicycle manufacturer Caution Secure the bicycle to prevent it from toppling over and...

Page 20: ...on for a complaint Danger Do not use a washer or similar at the connection between the bicycle frame and coupler because this could negatively affect the stability of the connection Prepare the bicycle for mounting the coupler by undoing the screw connection of the rear wheel axle Quick release axle Open the quick release lever and unscrew the cap nut on the other side of the rear wheel axle Full ...

Page 21: ...rods are fixed with a locking pin in the tow bar mount Danger Only use the fork rods in conjunction with the provided jogger wheel Press the front button on the right fork rod to unlock the locking bolt Keep the button pressed and push the fork rod from the front into the tow bar mount Be careful to push the fork rod into the tow bar mount only so far that the locking bolt is located at the first ...

Page 22: ...nch Insert the quick release through the wheel axle and screw the lock nut onto the thread Tighten the quick release so firmly that the lever can only be closed with some force Check that the jogger wheel is running straight and if necessary adjust it by loosening the quick release and aligning the seat of the wheel axle in the socket of the fork rods Close the quick release lever afterwards and c...

Page 23: ...addition the outer brake lining can be readjusted using the size 5 hex key Turn both wheels again and apply the brake to check whether both wheels come to a simultaneous and abrupt stop Now only readjust the brake calliper whose wheel will come to a standstill later Repeat this procedure until both wheels come to an abrupt and simultaneous stop when the brake is being applied Adjusting the brake c...

Page 24: ... and tighten it firmly Attach one end of the jogger strap to the silver D ring on the abdominal belt Attach the other end to the hole located in the foot parking brake Tip If the handle is difficult to operate you can spray some cleaning spray WD 40 or similar on the wire of the brake cable to let it slide more smoothly in the brake cable sleeve 3 Adjusting the braking force on the brake lever pre...

Page 25: ...g brake and pull it upwards until it clicks audibly Caution If the parking brake engages not correctly the wheels are not locked and the trailer can roll away Use the two push buttons to alter the height of the push handle The push handle can be adjusted to different heights Press both push buttons and keep them pressed in order to release the height adjustment Swing the push handle to the desired...

Page 26: ...d around a wrist 5 point safety harness must be fastened must be fastened must be fastened Rear light recommended in poor visibility or darkness recommended in poor visibility or darkness must work in poor visibility or darkness observe StVZO Bicycle coupler must be installed Danger Before every journey make sure that necessary adjustments have been made for the particular mode Please follow the i...

Page 27: ...s we also recommend this for the other modes In buggy and jogger mode the hand strap secured to the push handle must be attached to your wrist during every journey In every mode the 5 point safety harnesses must be properly adjusted and every child must be fastened in see Strapping in children on page 28 Securing the load Loading the baggage Undo the magnetic fasteners of the storage space cover a...

Page 28: ...ing them to the seats at a different height with the Velcro strips Let children take a seat Tip A balanced load distribution is particularly important in trailer mode If the two children differ greatly in terms of their weight you should therefore put the heavier child in the righthand seat Interacting with the tow bar mounted on the left this favourably influences handling Strapping in children P...

Page 29: ...k that the safety harnesses and harness catches are sitting correctly Failure of the restraining function can result in serious or even fatal injuries in the event of an accident Start driving only when all children either wear a cycling helmet or use a head rest and are properly belted An optimum weight distribution is important for safe handling The load s centre of gravity should always lie in ...

Page 30: ... the bathroom scale and note the weight displayed Lift the tow s bar coupler head to the coupler height approx 35 cm The tow bar load is the difference between the measured vaules The weight must be equal to or higher than the measured value without the tow bar The weight may be a maximum of 8 kg more than the measured value without the tow bar Changing the tow bar load Adjust the tow bar load by ...

Page 31: ...tached from the coupler Irrespective the coupler must always be properly mounted and the connection to the tow bar must be secured with the locked cotter pin Otherwise the tow bar can be come detached and can be pushed into the rear wheel s spokes during braking Loosen the safety strap and wrap it around the tow bar Fix the safety strap to the tow bar using the clamping buckle Remove the cotter pi...

Page 32: ...l Roll up the 3 in 1 canopy Insert the rolled up canopy into the pocket at the underside of the roof Use the toggle fasteners to close the bag Stow away the 3 in 1 canopy Using the sun screen The sun screen is housed in the canopy between the insect net and the splash water window The length can be adjusted with Velcro fasteners Roll up the splash water window Fold the sun screen to the desired le...

Page 33: ... by moving the clamp towards the wheel axle Danger Always set the same values on both leaf springs different spring travels can negatively influence the driving behavior To move the clamp on the leaf spring plates loose the knurled screw in order Move the clamp with the knurled screw according to the following instructions Move the clamp all the way to the front when you carry a very light child a...

Page 34: ...ted De icing salts such as magnesium chloride can lead to stress corrosion cracking on the components In winter or in case of rain it is also recommended to clean the trailer after each ride with a dry cloth In addition a treatment with cleansers and preservatives such as wax or spray oil every two weeks is recommended Take position behind the cabin and open the storage space cover Pull the two re...

Page 35: ...idual conditions of use Frequent use with high mileage Regular use close to the maximum permitted total weight A sporty riding style sudden starting and braking cornering at speed etc Caution It is essential to adhere to the following care instructions and maintenance intervals Perform the tests stated in the checklists conscientiously and at the specified times in order to use the Kidgoo in a tec...

Page 36: ...ly Put the hand strap of the push handle around your wrist in order to prevent accidental rolling away Jogger mode Make sure that the buggy wheel is secured facing straight ahead Put the hand strap of the push handle around your Before every ride wrist in order to prevent accidental rolling away Check whether the tow bar coupler and buggy wheel and their attachments are technically OK Check the co...

Page 37: ...cm Legroom max length between backrest and foot rest 51 cm 51 cm Storage space back ca 38 l ca 45 l Weights Kidgoo1 Kidgoo2 Weight for trailer mode cabin wheels push handle tow bar 18 kg 19 5 kg Wheels Kidgoo1 and Kidgoo2 Wheel Type 20 spoked wheel push in axle Tyres 20 x 1 75 47 406 Hose size 20 20 50 mm wide Valve type Car valve Schrader Air pressure 2 5 3 bar Buggy wheel Type 8 5 wheel pneumati...

Page 38: ...19 SET BFA 19 SET 07 Wheel complete 20 2020 RAD 20 20 SET RAD 20 20 SET 08 Wheel guard set RANS 18 SET RANS 18 SET 09 Tow bar mount set 2020 DEA 20 SET DEA 20 SET 10 Tow bar complete 2020 DEI 1 20 SET DEI 2 20 SET 11 Coupling bicycle connection accessory 2019 KUFA 19 KUFA 19 12 Buggy wheel set 2017 BR 17 SET BR 17 SET 13 Buggywheel adapter middle part 2020 BRAM 20 SET BRAM 20 SET 14 Basis frame se...

Page 39: ...n petrol Set Kidgoo1 Comfort seating system easy ARS Art No EBP SET Art No Y B Q9 20 M KSKG1 20 SET Leaf spring short 127x25 Kidgoo1 Cover top mint Toggle fastener with strap Art No Y BFK127x25 Art No Y V Q8P 20 M Art No KÖRD 55 Leaf spring long 166x25 Kidgoo2 Comfort seating system easy ARS Art No Y BFL166x25 Art No Y B Q9P 20 D KSKG2 20 SET LED back light 2020 Kidgoo1 Cover top dark grey Harness...

Page 40: ...Wheel guard right 2018 Art No Z GPR 20 Art No 789SCH Art No Z RAR 18 Head rest Plug connection Ø22 2 2017 Leaf suspension cover left 2019 Art No KS 20 Art No Z RS22 Art No Y BFAL 19 Crotch pad 2020 Wheel guard left 2018 Art No Z SCHPO 20 Art No SAM 18 Set Art No Z RAL 18 Harness catch Pennant holder centre piece Leaf suspension cover right 2018 Art No GUR 69 Art No WIM HUN Art No Y BFAR 18 Hub axl...

Page 41: ...t at www haendlersuche qeridoo de Slide adapter round to square 2018 Art No Y SAA 18 Slide adapter 2018 Art No Y SCHA 18 Safety strap tow bar 2019 Art No Z SBD 19 Buggy Multiwheel 8 5 2017 Art No Z LRMW 8 5 17 Buggywheel adapter 2017 Art No Z LRAM 17 Hub axle for Multiwheel Art No Z SA MW 17 Push button Multiwheel 2020 Art No Z DKMW 20 Mode switch 2020 Art No Z BASM 20 Hand strap for handlebar 201...

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