Speedkid
Speedkid
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Assembly
Assembly
Mounting the tow bar
You only require the tow bar in Trailer mode. It is used to hook up the Kidgoo behind a bicycle
equipped with a suitable coupler, see Connecting the trailer to a bicycle on page 24.
The tow bar is attached to the tow bar mount using a locking bolt and can be used in two different
positions:
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Attachment position: The tow bar is facing forwards.
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Standby position: The tow bar is facing to the rear and
is carried under the cabin floor. In both positions, the
tow bar is also secured with a cotter pin.
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Pull the locking button with one hand and hold it in
place.
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Press the front button on the tow bar with the other
hand to unlock the locking bolt.
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Keep on pushing down the button and push the tow
bar forwards until the mark in the tow bar mount is
reached.
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Release the button on the tow bar so that the locking
bolt secures the tow bar in the tow bar mount.
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Release the locking bolt so that it jumps back into the
closed position and additionally secures the tow bar.
Danger!
Make sure that your bicycle is suitable for towing a bicycle trailer, see
„Performance
limits“ on page 42
. Since it may in some cases be necessary to change the rear
wheel axle, it is best to consult your specialist dealer or the bicycle manufacturer in
order to do this.
Tip!
You do not have to remove the tow bar completely. Simply place the tow bar into
the tow barmount from behind to stow it under the cabin floor, see
„Insert tow bar“
on page 59
.
Mounting the coupler onto a bicycle
Caution!
Secure the bicycle to prevent it from toppling over, and make sure that the rear
wheel cannot drop out of the axle mount after the screw connection has been
undone. Use for example an assembly stand, or turn the bicycle upside down so
that you can place it on its saddle and handlebars.
Danger!
The axle nut must be tightened in order to assure sufficient clamping force.
Therefore, observe the assembly instructions for the hub and the manufacturer’s
torque specifications when tightening the axle nut.
Caution!
Due to the construction of the coupler, slight wear and tear in the form of
scratches can occur at the connection between bicycle frame and coupler.
This is not a reason for a complaint.
Danger!
Do not use a washer or similar at the connection between the bicycle frame and
coupler because this could negatively affect the stability of the connection.
Tip!
The provided universal coupler is suitable for mounting on the most rear-wheel
models. If it does not fit your bicycle, find a suitable adapter and special couplers
in our manuals on the following website:
www.qeridoo.de/kupplungsleitfaden
Caution!
Do not use a tool which was previously in contact with conventional steel. Smallest
steel particles could be transferred that could lead to contact corrosion.
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In the as-delivered state, the supplied coupler is connected to the tow bar:
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Undo the cotter pin fastening and remove the coupler.
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Then insert the retaining cotter pin onto the tow bar coupler pocket.
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Prepare the bicycle for mounting the coupler by undoing the screw connection of the rear
wheel axle:
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Quick-release axle: Open the bracket of the quick-release axle and unscrew the cap nut
on the other side of the rear wheel axle.
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Full axle: Unscrew the nut on the left side of the
rear wheel axle.
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Mount the coupler on the rear wheel axle:
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Place the large hole of the coupler onto the left
side of the rear wheel axle so that the coupler is
facing outwards.
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Screw on the dedicated nut and tighten it slightly.
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Align the rear wheel so that it can turn freely.
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Align the coupler so that it faces horizontally to
the rear.
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Tighten the connection firmly in order to secure the
rear wheel:
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Quick-release axle: Use the supplied quick release adapter. Tighten the cap nut until you
can close the clamping bracket with a little pressure.
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Full axle: Observe the tightening torque instructions of the bicycle manufacturer.
