Important
Must
Read
Warnings,
Safety
Information
and
Riding
Tips
Thank you for purchasing a Trikke™ product. This owner’s manual is designed to help you make the
most of your Free Rein vehicle. Instructions and warnings have been carefully prepared to make your
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experience as safe and enjoyable as possible. Use common sense while riding and enjoy your new
Free Rein. Read additional information on page 17.
READ AND UNDERSTAND
THE ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY SECTIONS OF THE OWNER’S
MANUAL BEFORE RIDING.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PAY ATTENTION TO ALL
WARNINGS.
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ALWAYS WEAR PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHEN RIDING THE FREE REIN
INCLUDING AN
ANSI, SNELL, CPSC, ASTM OR DIN EN 1078 APPROVED HELMET. USE PROPER FOOTWEAR AND
SECURE LACES ON SHOES BEFORE RIDING.
•
AVOID WATER, BUMPS, GRAVEL, SAND, CRACKS, UNEVEN SURFACES OR OBSTACLES
THAT MAY
STOP YOU SUDDENLY OR CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL. THE FREE REIN IS NOT INTENDED FOR
OFF
‐
ROAD USE AVOID RIDING AT NIGHT
OFF
‐
ROAD USE. AVOID RIDING AT NIGHT.
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HANDS FREE RIDING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
USE BOTH HANDS TO HOLD THE HANDLEBARS
FIRMLY AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT PUSH TOO HARD ON TOR APPLY UNEVEN PRESSURE TO EITHER SIDE
OF THE HANDLEBARS.
DO NOT MAKE SUDDEN SHARP TURNS OR APPLY YOUR BODY WEIGHT TO
THE HANDLEBARS WHEN TURNING.
SUCH ACTIONS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO “JACK
‐
KNIFE” OR
STOP SUDDENLY, WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO THE RIDER.
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STUNT RIDING, RIDING BACKWARDS AND/OR EXTREME RIDING ARE NOT RECOMMENDED ON
,
/
THE FREE REIN.
RIDING IN THIS FASHION MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOIDS THE
WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
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DO NOT LEAN BACK OR PULL BACK ON THE HANDLEBARS.
DOING SO CAN CAUSE THE RIDER
TO FALL OFF THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLE RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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DOWNHILL RIDING IS NOT RECOMMENDED, ESPECIALLY FOR NOVICE RIDERS.
THE FREE REIN
IS DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR USE ON DRY FLAT PAVEMENT. EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED
WHEN RIDING ON ANY HILL.
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WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU
DO NOT EXCEED THE INDICATED MAXIMUM RIDER WEIGHT LIMIT
OF 250lbs.
ON THE FREE REIN.
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ALWAYS INSPECT THE VEHICLE BEFORE EACH RIDE
AND MAKE SURE THAT THE HANDLEBAR
QUICK RELEASE AND THE FOLDING MECHANISMS ARE SECURELY LOCKED IN THE PROPER RIDING
POSITION. READ THE ASSEMBLY SECTION OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY
AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION.
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TEST THE BRAKES FOR PROPER FUNCTION BEFORE EACH RIDE
ALWAYS APPLY BOTH BRAKES
EVENLY WITH YOUR WEIGHT DISTRIBUTED EVENLY OVER EACH REAR WHEEL.
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CHILDREN SHOULD ALWAYS BE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT WHEN RIDING.
IT IS THE PARENT OR
GUARDIAN’S RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PROPERLY MAINTAIN AND INSPECT THE VEHICLE BEFORE
EACH RIDING SESSION. THE FREE REIN IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF
AGE OR UNDER 5’
‐
2” TALL
Trikke Tribred Free
Rein
Owner's
Manual
V1
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AGE OR UNDER 5
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2 TALL.
