Sportrex 2020
Subject to change. – 12|2019 –
19
Assembly
Caution!
Secure the bicycle to prevent it from toppling over, and make sure that the rear
wheel cannot drop out of the axle mount after the screw connection has been
undone. Use for example an assembly stand, or turn the bicycle upside down so
that you can place it on its saddle and handlebars.
Danger!
Make sure that your bicycle is suitable for towing a bicycle trailer, see
Performance limits
on page 4. Since it may in some cases be necessary to
change the rear wheel axle, it is best to consult your specialist dealer or the bicycle
manufacturer in order to do this.
Tip!
You do not have to remove the tow bar completely. Simply place the tow bar into the
tow bar mount from behind to stow it under the cabin floor, see
Insert tow bar
on
page 23.
Mounting the coupler onto a bicycle
In the as-delivered state, the supplied coupler is connected to the tow bar:
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Undo the cotter pin fastening and remove the coupler.
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Then insert the retaining cotter pin onto
the tow bar coupler pocket.
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Prepare the bicycle for mounting the coupler by
undoing the screw connection of the rear wheel axle:
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Quick-release axle: Open the bracket of the
quick-release axle and
unscrew the cap nut on the other side of the
rear wheel axle.
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Full axle: Unscrew the nut on the left side of
the rear wheel axle.
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Mount the coupler on the rear wheel axle:
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Place the large hole of the coupler onto the left
side of the rear wheel axle so that the coupler
is facing outwards.
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Screw on the dedicated nut and tighten it
slightly.
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Align the rear wheel so that it can turn freely.
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Align the coupler so that it faces horizontally
to the rear.
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Tighten the connection to secure the rear wheel:
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Quick-release axle: Use the supplied quick release adapter. Tighten the cap nut until you
can close the clamp with a certain amount of pressure.
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Full axle: Tighten the nut with a spanner. Always pay attention to the bicycle
manufacturer’s notes about the tightening torque.
