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– 07|2020 – Subject to change without notice.
Speedkid 2020
Utilisation
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 bike through lifting
and e.g. cause unwanted situations in curves.
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Centre of gravity too far out: Loading on one side makes tipping over while cornering more likely.
Danger!
Distribute the load evenly across the width of the Speedkid. If you are only carrying
one child, the child must sit in the middle, see
„Middle sitting position (Speedkid2)“
on page 23
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Check the support load before each journey with the vehicle. Support loads
outside the permitted range of 0 - 8 kg cause unintended driving behaviour.
Checking the tow bar load
Use bathroom scales, for example, to measure the tow bar load:
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Load the Speedkid in the usual way and fasten the children in.
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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 bar head pocket to the coupler height (approx. 35 cm).
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The support load is the difference in weight between the current measured value and the one
you have previously memorized.
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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.
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 Speedkid1 weighs less than 50 kg.
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Make sure that the loaded Speedkid2 weighs less than 60 kg.