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When using a trailer, observe the following points:
• The trailer with its actual weight incl. cargo is considered to be part of the
permissible weight of your STEVENS bicycle. For more information see the
chapter
“Maximum Permissible Overall Weight”
.
• Be sure to fix the trailer coupling exclusively to the rear axle or to specific
mounts at the drop-out.
Danger:
With some trailer models it is necessary to replace the original thru axle by
a specific thru axle of the trailer manufacturer or to clamp an adapter with
the original thru axle. In this case, make sure that the axle thread and the
axle nut thread are fully covered.
The possibly required replacement axles must comply with the specifica-
tions of the original axle of your STEVENS bicycle (clamping width, thread
pitch and thread length, material and diameter).
Danger:
The permissible maximum speed indicated by the trailer manufacturer
must be observed. Also observe the operating instructions of the trailer
manufacturer.
Note:
You find all STEVENS user manuals, the instructions
of the component manufacturers as well as the
respective weblinks at www.stevensbikes.de/manual
Maximum Permissible Overall Weight
The maximum permissible overall weight is indicated on the category sticker
on your STEVENS bicycle.
The maximum permissible overall weight limit is made up as follows:
Weight cyclist
(kg)
+ Weight bicycle
(kg)
+ Weight luggage
(kg)
+ Overall weight trailer
incl. cargo and/or persons
(if in place) (kg)
= Maximum permissible overall weight
(kg)
Use of Trailers
Most STEVENS bikes are approved for being used with trailers to transport
cargo and children.
With special child trailers that are towed behind a bicycle you can transport
one or two children.
The following STEVENS bicycles are
approved for being used with trailers
:
• STEVENS city and trekking bikes
• STEVENS cyclocross/gravel bikes made of aluminium
• STEVENS hardtail mountain bikes
• Full suspension STEVENS bikes made of aluminium
The following bicycles are
not approved
for being used with trailers
:
• STEVENS bicycles with carbon frames or forks
• Full suspension STEVENS bicycles made of carbon
• STEVENS cyclocross/gravel bikes made of carbon
• STEVENS speed pedelecs
• STEVENS kids’ and junior bikes
• STEVENS track bicycles
• STEVENS tandem bicycles
Danger:
Attaching the trailer
coupling to the frame
tubes, rear stays or seat
post is not permitted.
Danger:
Keep in mind that
your stopping distance
increases with the
additional load due to
the transport of children
and cargo.
Danger:
Persons must only be
transported in trailers
approved for this pur-
pose.
Danger:
Trailers affect the braking behaviour and the width of your STEVENS bicy-
cle. First, practise riding with an empty trailer. Equip the trailer with a long
pole with coloured pennant to increase visibility.
Danger:
If the lighting equipment on your STEVENS bicycle is covered by the trailer,
it has to be mounted visibly to the trailer. When riding in the dark, provide
the rear end of the trailer with a battery/accumulator-operated lamp.
Danger:
Always secure the chil-
dren with the seat belt,
uncontrolled movements
inside the trailer can
make your STEVENS
bicycle or the trailer tilt.
Danger:
Make sure that your
child always wears a
suitable helmet. A trailer
is only an insufficient
protection in case of an
accident. Keep in mind
that you always wear a
helmet, as well.
