1.2 Maximum permissible total weight
The cargo bikes have a maximum permissible total weight of which you must take
note of when using the cargo bike:
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Maximum permissible total weight:
Raleigh Stride 2: 550 lbs (Including the rider and the weight of the cargo bike itself.)
Raleigh Stride 3: 660 lbs (Including the rider and the weight of the cargo bike itself.)
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You will reduce your risk of accident and injury and your risk of damaging the cargo
bike if you always take note of the maximum permissible total weight of the cargo
bike.
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You must also take the weight of the bike into account:
Raleigh Stride 2:
125 lbs
Raleigh Stride 3: 165 lbs
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Maximum permissible weight on luggage carrier 57 lbs
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You must also take the additional weight of the battery (6 lbs per battery) into
account.
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Do not use the cargo bike if screw connections are loose.
1.3 Seating position
An incorrect seating position can lead to muscular strains and joint pain. An incorrect
seating position restricts the accessibility of the control elements on the handlebar. If
you are not sure how to set up the seating position, contact your Raleigh Stride
dealer. In order to control the cargo bike safely, the seating position must be adapted
to your individual needs (see chapter 3.3).
1.4 Wear and tear
Excessive wear, material fatigue or loose screw connections can cause malfunctions
which will cause accidents or falls. Therefore:
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Check the cargo bike regularly for wear.
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Do not use the cargo bike if cracks, deformities, or colour changes (due to material
fatigue or heavy rust) are present.
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Do not use the cargo bike if excessive wear or loose screw connections are present.
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Have the cargo bike checked immediately by a Raleigh Stride dealer if excessive
wear, loose screw connections, cracks, deformities, or colour changes (due to material
fatigue or heavy rust). are present.
As with all mechanical components, cargo bikes are exposed to wear and high levels
of strain. Different materials may react differently to wear, or degradation caused by
exposure to strain. All types of cracks stretch marks and colour change (due to
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