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Kidgoo 2020
Checking the weight distribution and tow bar load
An optimum weight distribution is important for safe handling: The load’s centre of gravity should
always lie in the centre of the wheel axle. The tow bar load with which the tow bar lies on the
coupler must be neither too great nor too low in Trailer mode:
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Tow bar load too great (> 8 kg): Too much load on the coupler.
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Tow bar load too low (< 0 kg): The trailer could reduce the traction of the bicycle through
lifting and thereby cause critical situations in curves.
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Center of gravity too far out: One-sided loading favors overturning in curves.
Danger!
Distribute the load evenly across the width of the Kidgoo. I
Check the tow bar load before every journey with a trailer. Tow bar loads outside
the permitted range of 0 – 8 kg cause unwanted handling performance.
Checking the tow bar load
Use bathroom scales, for example, to measure the tow bar load:
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Do not connect the trailer to the bicycle yet.
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Place the bathroom scales next to the tow bar.
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Get onto the bathroom scales and note the weight displayed.
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Lift the tow’s bar coupler pocket to the coupler height (ca. 35 cm).
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The tow bar load is the difference between the measured vaules:
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The weight
must be equal to or higher
than the measured value without the tow bar.
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The weight
may be a maximum of 8 kg
more than the measured value without the tow
bar.
Changing the tow bar load
Adjust the tow bar load by moving or reducing your baggage:
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Tow bar load over 8 kg: Move luggage to the back.
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Tow bar load less than 0 kg: Move luggage to the front.
Utilisation
Total weight too heavy
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Reduce the baggage weight in the pouch for small items.
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Reduce the baggage weight in the storage space.
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Make sure that the loaded
Kidgoo1
weighs less than 50 kg.
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Make sure that the loaded
Kidgoo2
weighs less than 60 kg.
