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These trailer systems also affect the braking behaviour of your bicycle.
Therefore, before riding with a kids‘ bicycle tandem on public roads, prac-
tise riding and brake behaviour without passengers in an area free of traffic.
It is also important for you to practise with your child how to
behave on an attached bicycle during the cycle. Make sure your
child wears a helmet (a) even when riding on a tandem bicycle!
Set a good example by wearing a helmet, as well.
Only buy tested trailer systems (e.g. DIN/GS tested systems)
and have them properly mounted. The manuals of the manu-
facturers that you have obtained together with the trailer system
provide detailed information in this regard.
When riding in the dark the kid’s bicycle attached should be fit-
ted with the prescribed lighting, i.e. the latter should be marked
with a wavy line and the letter “K” (b). For more information see
chapter “Legal Requirements for Riding on Public Roads“.
15.3 Taking the Bicycle by Car
The most convenient way to safely transport your bicycle is to put it into the
boot of your car (c). There the bike is protected from dirt and any dynamic
influences during the transport. Take care to protect the boot of the car.
If necessary, line the boot before stowing the bike. Interior fixing systems
intended to secure the bicycle in the boot can be particularly helpful.
Always secure the bicycle or bicycle components when putting
it/them into the interior of your car. Parts shifting around can
impair your safety.
If transporting the bicycle inside the boot is impossible, nearly every car
accessory dealer and car company offers carrier systems (d) which allow
bicycle transport without disassembly. The usual design involves rails fixed
to the roof of the car onto which the bicycles are fixed with clamps gripping
the down tubes.
Make sure to remove all parts of your bicycle (tools, pannier
bags, child carriers etc.) which might come loose during trans-
port and cause an accident!
a
b
c
d
Most clamps are potential sources of damage to large-diameter
frame tubes (a) that are not designed to be fixed in such clamps!
This can result in irreparable damage to the frame. High-end, very thin-
walled aluminium or carbon frames are particularly susceptible to such kind
of damage. Due to the material properties of carbon, you may not see a
severe damage at first sight. This can result in an unforeseeable severe ac-
cident at a later date.
Suitable, special-purpose models are, however, available in the car acces-
sory trade.
Rear carriers (b) are becoming more and more popular. Their big advantage
over roof carriers is that you do not have to lift up the bicycles so high to at-
tach them. Make sure the fastenings do not create any damage to the fork
or frame. Risk of breakage!
Do not buy a carrier on which the bicycle has to be mounted
upside down, i.e. with the handlebars and saddle fixed face
down to the carrier. This way of fastening the bicycle exposes
handlebars, stem, saddle and seat post to extreme stress dur-
ing transport. Do not opt for a carrier system with crank arm fit.
Risk of breakage!
Please make sure the lights and the number plate of your car are
not hidden from view. For some carriers, a second exterior rear
view mirror is required by the road traffic regulations.
Whatever system you opt for, make sure it complies with the relevant safety
standards of your country!
Read the instructions of your bicycle carrier and observe the maximum load
capacity and recommended or prescribed driving speed.
Check whether your bicycle is properly fastened before and at
regular intervals during the ride. A bicycle that detaches from
the roof carrier may endanger other road users.
Bear in mind that your car has a greater overall height with the
bicycle on it. Measure the overall height and place a sign stating
the height somewhere in the cockpit or on the steering wheel so
that it can be easily seen.
Never transport bicycles with hydraulic brakes upside down.
This could let air enter the brake system and result in brake
failure.
If your bicycle has disc brakes, be sure to mount the safety locks
before transporting the bicycle with the wheels dismounted.
a
b
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