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User's and Installation Guide of the
March 2019
This document indicates the correct practices to be respected during use and assembly /
disassembly of the AddBike. It is imperative to read this document entirely in order to keep
your bike and your AddBike in good working
conditions.
Please keep this AddBike User's
Guide.

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  • Page 1 March 2019 This document indicates the correct practices to be respected during use and assembly / disassembly of the AddBike. It is imperative to read this document entirely in order to keep your bike and your AddBike in good working conditions.
  • Page 2 Welcome to the big family of AddBikers ! No need any more to invest in expensive and large cargo bikes. With the AddBike you can quickly and easily turn your own bike into a compact cargo bike! This version of the AddBike is compatible with the following modules: •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Advices for using the AddBike safely................... 12 Content of the AddBike parcel ....................... 14 Assembly of the AddBike ........................16 Installing the AddBike on the original bike ................24 Prepare your bike for installing the AddBike ..............24 Installing the AddBike ......................25 Security check before every use ....................

  • Page 4: General Warning

    AddBike User's and Installation Guide and in case of modification of the product by the user. Generic Risks Like the use of any conventional bike, the use of an AddBike carries risks of injury and damage (mainly by falling). By using the AddBike, you accept full responsibility for these risks. You need to know and apply the rules and road traffic regulations to ride safely and in full compliance with such rules at the risk of exposure to fines or other legal infractions.
  • Page 5 The AddBike is designed to be used in an urban context on asphalt surfaces. Do not try to go down stairs with it, nor jump over or go off sidewalks higher than 5 cm. Do not use the AddBike on rocky surfaces or any other surface with bumps or holes.

  • Page 6: Lexicon Of The Addbike

    2. Lexicon of the AddBike Backrest Tilting wheels’ handle Mudguard Brake Gripping mechanism Wheel Fixing Tilting wheels’ plaque locking system Figure 1 – Lexicon of the AddBike...
  • Page 7 Outer fixing plaque externe Internal fixing Thumbwheel plaque Quick release axle Hydraulic distributor Tilting Tilting wheels’ wheels’ caliper plaque Figure 2 - Zoom on the fixing plaque of the AddBike...
  • Page 8 Figure 3 – Brake handle of the AddBike Screw hardware may be replaced with fast tightening nuts, included in the bag of this users’ manual. Fast tightening nut Figure 4 - Brake handle of the AddBike with the nut option...
  • Page 9 Bolds and screws Tilting wheels’ handle Handle’s lever Figure 5 – Tilting wheels’ handle Tightening nut Figure 6 - Tilting wheels’ handle with tightening nut option...
  • Page 10 Brake caliper bracket Brake caliper Nut fastening the brake caliper Stub axle Wheel axle Short spacer Long spacer Brake disc Figure 7 - Zoom on the braking system and wheel Note: Eccentric clamps are not shown on the figure above (Cf. Figure 7) to allow for a clear reading of the elements fixating the wheels and brake calipers.
  • Page 11 Brake caliper Caliper bracket Eccentric clamps Figure 8 - Zoom on eccentric clamps Figure 9 – Base of the AddBike...

  • Page 12: Advices For Using The Addbike Safely

    In case of strong wind, the current weight on the AddBike might lead you to lose balance or to make sudden turns: it is important to take this element into account when riding.
  • Page 13 Respect the safety and the rules of the road The use of the AddBike is subject to traffic regulations (respect for signs, direction of traffic, prohibition to use sidewalks, etc.). Respect the traffic laws of the country of use, particularly concerning lightning and warning sounds.

  • Page 14: Content Of The Addbike Parcel

    4. Content of the AddBike parcel The box containing the AddBike comprises: AddBike’s chassis; • Figure 10 - AddBike’s chassis The wheels ; • Figure 11 - AddBike’s wheels The mudguards ; • Right mudguard Left mudguard Figure 12 - AddBike’s mudguards...
  • Page 15 This V5 User and Installation Guide ; The brakes’ instructions « Tektro Auriga Twin » ; Two protection stickers ; The AddBike cable clamp; 3 fast tightening nuts: 2 for the brake handle and 1 for the pendulum’s lock handle.

  • Page 16: Assembly Of The Addbike

    5. Assembly of the AddBike You will find a video on the assembly of the AddBike on our website: www.addbike.fr Your AddBike comes partially disassembled, so you need to assemble the different parts before mounting your AddBike on your bike.
  • Page 17 Take out all the contents of the box and close it; • To facilitate assembling, place the AddBike without its wheels on the box, in the position shown • bellow (Cf. Figure 15) Figure 15 - The AddBike without wheel, on the box It is easier to assemble the mudguards and the brake calipers before installing the wheels on the AddBike’s chassis.
  • Page 18 Each mudguard and caliper is to be fixed to a caliper bracket as shown in figure 16. • Figure 16 - Positioning the mudguard and brake caliper on the right stub axle Unscrew bolds and nuts from the mudguards and then place and fix the mudguards on the •...
  • Page 19 Figure 19) ; Each one of the two brake calipers (left and right) are already positioned on the appropriate side of the AddBike thanks to the fixing of the whole set of on the fixing plaque of the AddBike. Figure 18 – Fixing the right caliper on its caliper...
  • Page 20 The elements must end up in the following order: wheel axle, wheel, long spacer, AddBike’s • stub axle, short spacer and nut (Cf.
  • Page 21 It is normal that, when tightening, the threaded part of the wheel axle does not come out from the Nylstop nut. Adjust the position of the brake calipers. To do so, activate the parking brake in order to block • the calipers on the discs (see chapter 9.D).
  • Page 22 It is important that the eccentric clamps are not positioned askew in order to avoid interference with the leaning movement of the AddBike (Cf. Figure 23). Figure 23 - Positioning of the eccentric clamps – view from above...
  • Page 23 Here is a back view of the AddBike after assembly: Figure 24 - Back view of the AddBike after assembly If you have trouble assembling your AddBike, please contact your dealer or contact AddBike directly support@addbike.fr...

  • Page 24: Installing The Addbike On The Original Bike

    The AddBike must be installed and uninstalled as explained. Improper installation/uninstallation can lead to accidents that could cause serious injury. For the installation of the AddBike on the original bike, you will need a set of Allen wrench and open end wrench. Remove your wheel with the appropriate tools (Cf.

  • Page 25: Installing The Addbike

    B. Installing the AddBike Step 1: Remove the front wheel from your bike Your bike with its front wheel Your bike without its front wheel Figure 26 – Your bike with and without the front wheel Depending on the brake and attachment system of the front wheel, disassembly may vary. Therefore, you have to identify the braking system of your bicycle.
  • Page 26 If your wheel is equipped with a disc brake, make sure to put the shim back between the pads • to avoid blocking the brake. If in doubt, or for any other brake system, contact your AddBike dealer or a professional on cycle servicing. Identify your wheel lock system (quick coupler, screw-nut …).
  • Page 27 Step 2: Positioning the attachment axle on the fixing plaque Before installing the AddBike on your bike, beware of properly positioning the quick release axle on the rear plaque, carefully referring to the labels which are found on the AddBike, as shown in the chart below:...
  • Page 28 For a wheel size of 20’’, favor the low position instead of the middle one. If, once the AddBike completely installed on your bike, a particular element of your bike interferes with an element of the AddBike, change the position of the axle by using the middle position.
  • Page 29 If you have to move this axle in order to adapt the AddBike to a different wheel size or a different fork width, or if you have to change the attachment axle, then follow these steps: Unscrew the adjustment nut from the attachment axle of the AddBike ;...
  • Page 30 Place the fixing plaque system (at hand in the parcel) in the highest possible position depending • on the wheel size of the original bike, using as reference both the chart shown below and the labels presented in the AddBike ; Then screw the whole set as shown in figure 33. •...
  • Page 31 Wheel size of the receiving bike (label) Position of the fixing mechanism Figure 34 - Chart showing positioning of the fixing plaque...
  • Page 32 (Cf. Figure 36). Figure 36 – Risk of pinching Now that the fixing axle is in the right position, you can install the AddBike on your bike: Lock the pendulum system following the instructions in chapter 9.E. ;...
  • Page 33 • cm on each side of the rear plaque (Cf. Figure 32) ; Raise the fork of your bike and place the fork’s legs on the fixing axle of the AddBike on both • sides of the adapters positioned on the plaque (Cf.
  • Page 34 Figure 39 - Fork positioned on the AddBike As of now do not tighten at its maximum the fixing axle of the AddBike, so that it can tilt rearward Place the AddBike’s internal fixing plaque in vertical position (Cf. Figure 40) •...
  • Page 35 Original bike 26’’ and 24’’ in the position : 16’’ - 20’’’ • Once the AddBike is in the right position (Cf. Figure 41), make sure the fixing plaque is vertically • oriented. The fixing plaque must not lean either forward or rearward in order to ensure the best riding conditions ;...
  • Page 36 Figure 43 – Adjustment of the back plaque’s leaning Locate the point of contact between the fixing plaque and your bike’s fork ; • Put the AddBike back on the ground so that you can install the protection sticker on the fork of • your bike ;...
  • Page 37 Pass the brake and the tilting wheels’ lock cables of the AddBike between the fixing plaques of • the AddBike and the fork legs of the bike, and then pass them in front of the bicycle (Cf. Figure Turn the AddBike’s internal fixing plaque vertically (Cf.
  • Page 38 • fasten it in this new position (Cf. Figure 46) Figure 46 – Brake lever of the original bike shifted downwards Using a size 4 Allen wrench, release the screws from the AddBike’s brake lever (Cf. Figure 47) ; •...
  • Page 39 • its maximum. You may use the adjusting nuts (Cf. Figure 4) ; Adjust the orientation of the AddBike’s brake handle so as to be able to use it while riding (use • as example the positioning of the rear brake lever, to the right of the handlebar) ;...
  • Page 40 Step 6: Positioning tilting wheels’ handle of the AddBike The tilting wheels’ handle of the AddBike is to be positioned on the handlebar, on an available • place ; Loosen the screw on the hose clamp in order to place the handle on your bike ;...
  • Page 41 Step 7 : Securing the brake cables Put the different brake cables together on the steering pivot of your bike and keep them secured using the AddBike’s cable clamp. Do not pass the cable of the tilting wheels handle through the cable clamp (Cf.

  • Page 42: Security Check Before Every Use

    7. Security check before every use Figure 50 – Overall view of the bike equipped with the AddBike...
  • Page 43 Check the brake balance (Cf. Figure 50-a) If braking is not balanced on both wheels, refer to section 8.B. Check that the brake cables of the bike and of the AddBike brake handle are securely held by • the cable clamp (Cf.
  • Page 44 • that these clamps are parallel to their support(Cf. Figures 23 et 51-g) Check that both wheels of the AddBike are adjusted in the same position, loaded or unloaded • (Cf. Figure 50-h) ; Check the remainder of the bike and make your usual adjustments for maximum riding comfort ;...

  • Page 45: Good Maintenance Of Your Addbike

    8. Good maintenance of your AddBike Your AddBike requires a minimum of maintenance and regular servicing. A. Periodical maintenance On the AddBike, check regularly and in accordance with the frequency of use (advice: once a month): The correct tightening of the following points : •...
  • Page 46 Figure 54 – Adjustment nut on Bolts on pendulum’s fixing plaque brake disc Figure 55 – Rear view on the fixing plaque Bolts on brake caliper Bolts on mudguard Figure 56 – View of the mudguard on the AddBike’s wheel...
  • Page 47 On the original bike, also check regularly that no deformation or crack appears on the elements interacting with the AddBike (fork) or used for steering (steering pivot, handlebar). In case of doubt, refer to the service manual of your bike and contact your usual bike dealer.

  • Page 48: Brakes

    If you notice that the braking is not balanced, here is the procedure to follow in order to solve the problem: Raise the AddBike so that it is stable and the wheels do not touch the ground (by putting it on •...
  • Page 49 In addition to this User’s and Installation Guide, the « Tektro Auriga Twin » brake instructions are also available to you. The AddBike is equipped with hydraulic disc brakes system. When they are under much stress, calipers, discs and pads become hot. In case of contact, there...

  • Page 50: Using The Addbike

    The adaptation time for riding the AddBike may vary from a few minutes to several hours depending on the user. Take the time you need for familiarization.

  • Page 51: Using The Addbike To Transport A Load

    Rules for loading the Base In order to make loading of the AddBike easier (alone or with a module), put the parking brake in locked position and lock the bike as far right as possible using the pendulum’s lock system.

  • Page 52: Riding The Addbike With Loads

    Also, using the AddBike on this type of surface can lead to premature aging of some parts of your bike. For this reason you must dismount and walk along your bike, or ride with caution, if you encounter such obstacles.

  • Page 53: Using The Braking System

    Move the button to the left without releasing the brake lever (Cf. Figure 64) • Release the brake lever. • When the parking brake is engaged, the AddBike’s brakes are locked and the bike does not move forward. Figure 63. Parking brake released Figure 64. Activating the parking brake...

  • Page 54: Using The Tilting Wheels System

    The “Intermediary” position is designed for facilitating the learning phase. It is not designed for permanent use. Users who have learnt to ride a bicycle with an AddBike are expected to use the “Free” position as shown below.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Position Of The Wheels

    Adjusting the position of the front wheels (trail) is important. This will allow you to be as comfortable as possible on your bike, according to the load. You will have to modify the position depending if your AddBike is loaded or not. The following indications explain to you how to adjust the trail on your bike.
  • Page 56 Move both wheels by sliding them: slightly raise one side of the AddBike (make sure the AddBike • does not topple over) so that the wheel does not touch the ground, then take the wheel by the hub and make it slide. Do the same with the other wheel ;...
  • Page 57 Position and vignette With load Figure 68 - Positioning of the right wheel with load Using the non loaded position, when carrying a load, is unsuited and makes it difficult to ride the AddBike.
  • Page 58 Tighten the quick releases paying attention to their placing; quick releases must be parallel to • wheels (Cf. Figure 23). Make sure both wheels are adjusted similarly (Cf. Figure 69). Wheel unloaded position gée Wheel in loaded position Figure 69 – Wrong positioning of wheels...

  • Page 59: Uninstalling The Addbike

    10. Uninstalling the AddBike A. Uninstalling the AddBike Any disassembly operation must be carried out without any load on the AddBike. Step 1: Remove the brake lever of the AddBike Unscrew the movable fixing element from the handle loosening bolts and fixing nuts (Cf.
  • Page 60 Unscrew the fixing element from the tilting wheels’ handle (bolt or nut for fast fixing) (Cf. Figure • Figure 71 – View of the AddBike’s pendulum locks lever and its screws Remove from your handlebar the tilting wheels’ handle of the AddBike.
  • Page 61 Turn the internal fixing plaque of the AddBike to a vertical position ; • Lean the AddBike forward until its seat rests on the ground (Cf. Figure 72) • Lift the bike so as to remove it from the AddBike on the ground (Cf. Figure 73). • AddBike in straight position Leaning the AddBike forward Figure 72 –...

  • Page 62: Restoring The Bike

    Our products include components and parts (tires, brake pads, air chamber) which are subject to normal wear when in regular use. Those parts are not included into the Guarantee. 13. Assistance in case of problem If it happens that one part of the AddBike does not function correctly, please contact the AddBike company (support@addbike.fr) or your dealer.
  • Page 64 Bel Air Camp, 11 avenue du Bel Air 69100 VILLEURBANNE, FRANCE You may order additional user’s guides from AddBike. This user’s guide has been drafted with the utmost care. If you have any proposal to improve the clarity of this document, we would appreciate...

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