Trailers - 3T Strada Operating Manual

You have to stop riding immediately if
an object is trapped between the tire
and the mudguard. The object has to
be removed before you can continue on your
ride. Otherwise, there could be a risk of a fall
and serious injuries.
On no account should you continue
riding with a loose mudguard brace,
as this could become wedged in the
wheel and jam it.
Damaged mudguards have to be replaced by a
specialist retailer before riding again. In addition,
you should regularly check whether the braces
are fixed securely in the safety releases.
Re-locking a safety release
The diagram features a brace attached with a
plastic clip,
• this clip is locked into the clip stay on the fork
• the mudguards are aligned in such a way that
they do not contact the tires.
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Trailers

Check whether it is permissible for
your bicycle to be used with a trailer.
Your specialist dealer should have
entered this on the "Handover documenta-
tion" page C5.
Use a tested trailer only. This can be seen from
the presence of a "GS" safety-tested mark, for
example. Seek advice from your specialist deal-
er. He will also ensure that the necessary cou-
pling is securely fitted.
Bear in mind that when towing a trailer your bi-
cycle is much longer than it normally is. A bicycle
towing a trailer also behaves differently through
bends than one without a trailer. Accordingly, you
must be very careful in traffic. First practice with
an empty trailer on safe ground with no traffic,
before setting out into the traffic.
Read the manufacturer's instructions
for use as they often contain impor-
tant information for cycling with a
trailer. Visit the corresponding website.
Check whether the trailer manufacturer has
stipulated a maximum load and permitted
maximum speed. You must observe these
values. By law, children under the age of 16
are not allowed to cycle towing a trailer.