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When loading cargo onto your pedelec with the kickstand down, do not exceed the maximum weight limit of the kickstand.
For a list of kickstand maximum weight capacities, go to: https://www.ternbicycles.com/support/techtips/maximum-weight-capacity
Riding With a Passenger
If you have a Tern utility pedelec, it is designed to carry
an adult passenger if:
The passenger can straddle the pedelec and properly rest his/her feet
on the foot pegs or foot platforms.
It has a seat securely attached to the pedelec frame (the Tern
Sidekick™ Seat Pad fulfills this requirement).
There is a place for the passenger to rest his or her feet (the Tern
Sidekick™ Lower Deck and Sidekick™ Foot Pegs fulfill this requirement).
Footrest
Footrests such as Tern Sidekick™ Lower Deck and Sidekick™ Foot Pegs
are designed for passengers to rest their feet when seated on the rack.
Kickstand and Parked Weight
If your pedelec is equipped with a kickstand, it can make loading and
unloading easier. However, please note the kickstand’s
maximum weight limit.
Do not sit on the pedelec with the kickstand down. This can damage the kickstand and
the kickstand mount on the pedelec frame.
It may be illegal to carry passengers on a pedelec in your
area even if it has been designed or adapted to do so.
Check your local regulations before carrying passengers.
Do not stand on the foot rests.
Riding With Cargo
If the rear of the pedelec is fully loaded, test that the front wheel does not lift off and make the pedelec tip over.
Cargo Positioning
Position cargo so that the center of gravity is as close to the centerline of the pedelec as possible. Secure the cargo as close to the front of
the rack as possible.
Balance the load. For example, when carrying a box, you should try to carry two if possible (one on either side). Lopsided loads can pull the
pedelec to one side.
Securing Cargo
Make sure your cargo is secured by straps rated for the weight of your cargo.
Checking for Interference
Make sure that you have enough space to sit properly, pedal, and steer the bike without any interference.
Cargo should not interfere with normal operations of the brakes and derailleur(s).
Long or large objects should be positioned far enough from the pedals to avoid heel strikes.
Tall or large objects in the front of the bike should not block your vision.
If you cannot position cargo to fulfill ALL of the above requirements, do not attempt to
ride with cargo!