17
Safety
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Please note that the maximum total weight of the bicycle must
not be exceeded when carrying children in the child seat or
trailer (see Chapter
“Calculating the total weight” on page 24)
.
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Seek information from your specialist dealer about suitable
child seats, trailers and trailer systems for your bicycle.
•
If you require a child trailer tested in accordance with DIN EN
15918, only a child trailer tested in accordance with DIN EN
15918 offers the necessary safety.
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Regularly check the safety devices, e.g. the tow bar or the
light fittings.
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You should only allow a child to ride in the child seat or child
trailer if the child is younger than 7 years old and weighs less
than 22 kg.
•
You should only ride with a child in the child seat or child trailer
if you are over 16 years old.
•
You should only allow a child to ride in the child seat or child
trailer if the child is wearing a suitable bicycle helmet, which
has been tested according to the relevant norms and bears the
CE seal of conformity.
•
Always follow the regulations governing the use of child seats,
trailers and trailer systems that apply in your country or region.
•
Apply the brakes sooner, expect a longer braking distance and
less responsive steering.
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With your child, practice proper conduct while cycling.
•
Try to anticipate the actions of others and ride defensively.
3.6.1
Travelling with children in a child seat
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Child seats should only be mounted on the frame. Securing
attachments (child seat) with
clamps
can break
the pannier
rack
and is
prohibited
.
•
When a child seat is installed, ensure the seat springs and
suspension seat post are fully covered.
•
When a child seat is installed ensure that all moving parts are
covered, e.g. using a spoke protector.
Fig.: Carrying children
1 Flag
2 Child seat
3 Child trailer
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2
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