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Sportrex 2020
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:
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Practice cycling with the trailer before going out onto the road.
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Do not carry children until you have familiarised yourself with
the different riding behaviour on suitable terrain.
Think of the children’s safety whenever you ride. Always adapt your way of riding and your speed
to local conditions, and never forget that you are towing a trailer.
Additional lanes
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The two wheels of the
Sportrex
run outside the familiar cycling lane. On all routes,
particularly when there are obstacles and potholes, remember that you will always
need 3 suitable lanes for safe riding.
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The
Sportrex1
is 67 cm and the
Sportrex2
is 81 cm wide. Maintain a sufficient distance from
obstacles and avoid routes that are too narrow. Always negotiate narrow points and bends
slowly.
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Combined, the bicycle and trailer are at least 2.5 m long in total. Negotiate curves with
wider radii than usual and bear in mind the additional lane required for the inner wheel
of the
Sportrex
.
Additional weight
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When fully loaded, the
Sportrex1
weighs up to 50 kg and the
Sportrex2
weighs up to 60 kg that
the bicycle must pull, brake and keep on track in addition to its own weight and that of the rider:
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Jerky pulling and braking puts high loads on the coupler and tow bar, and thereby increases
wear.
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All stopping distances are much longer when braking, and the stress on the brake linings
is correspondingly greater. The stopping distance is further increased on wet surfaces and
downhill slopes.
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During braking, especially on bends, the trailer can swing out or push the bicycle’s rear wheel
to the side and reduce its traction.
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High centrifugal force on bends can result in the trailer tipping over.
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Do not exceed the maximum permitted speed of 25 km/h and avoid riding at an angle.
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Drive downhill and curves at walking pace (max. 7 km/h), to rule out excessive centrifugal forces.
Defensive riding
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Always ride defensively and with foresight.
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Brake in good time before reaching bends, junctions, obstacles etc.
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Always negotiate uneven surfaces slowly. Keep away from steps,
escalators and very steep stretches.
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Get off the bike at curbs and pass them slowly.
Danger!
Failure to comply with the aforementioned safety instructions can lead to property
damage and personal injury.
Safety instructions
