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KICKBIKE WORLDWIDE OY
Mikkolantie 1 A
FI – 00640 HELSINKI
Tel. +358 (0)9 388 3013
www.kickbike.fi
Accessories
Accessories
Basket & Rack
It is often easier to transport small baggage in a basket or a rack than in a
backpack. Kickbike City Cruiser comes equipped with a basket. With it you can
carry more versatile baggage. On a front rack equipped with pannier bags you
can carry light-weight camping gear. When you choose panniers, you should
check that they do not obstruct the free movement of the kicking foot. Many
commonly available panniers are a bit too large.
Speedometer
A speedometer is the number one accessory for everyone who has even a slightly
athletic attitude to Kickbiking. You receive immediate feedback, and, by trying out
refinements in your technique as you go, you can soon improve your riding
economy significantly.
While kicking, your foot might swing close to the front fork. Hence, a speedometer
equipped with a cable may be vulnerable. It is best to first attach the sensor to the
fork blade and then pull the cable along the inner side of the fork blade and the
brake cable onto the handlebar. Then coil the excess cable around the handlebar.
You can avoid these problems by using a cordless speedometer.
Reflectors and Lights
Your Kickbike comes with front, rear and spoke reflectors. Check that the spoke
reflectors are mounted firmly. You might like to supplement the fixed reflectors by
reflective tape strips on your clothing and/or your Kickbike.
On dark roads a headlight is legally required and absolutely necessary. The best
choice is a battery-powered device that is light-weight, silent and efficient.
Lock
It is easy to carry a Kickbike, so it has to be locked to something sturdy in order to
effectively deter a thief. Locking the front rim to the frame does, though, prevent a
curious trial and the consequent "borrowing" that has hitherto been the most
common cause of disappearing Kickbikes. Always lock the frame, not merely the
front wheel.
