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Dummy Bags
Dummy Bags were designed to provide the functionality and reliability you expect from
Surly products.
Read these instructions completely before beginning installation of this product.
Have your local professional bicycle mechanic perform the installation if you lack the
knowledge or tools to perform installation correctly.
WARNING: Cycling can be dangerous. Bicycle products should be installed and
serviced by a professional mechanic. Never modify your bicycle or accessories.
Read and follow all product instructions and warnings including information
on the manufacturer's website. Inspect your bicycle before every ride. Always
wear a helmet.
• Entanglement of cargo or straps in your wheel could stop the rotation of the
wheel, causing a loss of control or crash that could lead to serious injury.
• Check with your bicycle's manufacturer to verify proper fit, mounting points,
bicycle cargo load capacity, and compatibility for carrying cargo. Do not exceed
the bicycle manufacturer permissible load.
Dummy Bags Compatibility & Intended Use
RETAILER: These instructions MUST BE provided to the end user.
NOTE: Never exceed ASTM Use Condition 2 when transporting passengers.
INTENDED USE: CONDITION 2
For off-road riding and jumps less than 12" (30cm) This is a set of conditions
for the operation of a bicycle that includes Condition 1 as well as unpaved
and gravel roads and trails with moderate grades. In this set of conditions,
contact with irregular terrain and loss of tire contact with the ground may
For off-road
occur. Drops are intended to be limited to 15cm (6") or less. Please see link
riding and
jumps less than
12" (30cm)
to Bike Owner's Manual on surlybikes.com/safety for complete list of riding
condition descriptions.
Consult long-tail cargo complete bike and frameset specifications for ASTM Use Conditions
for general use and cargo transportation.
NOTE: Be mindful of your surroundings and path or trail conditions. When conditions
exceed what is safe for a passenger, have your passenger dismount from the cargo bike.

Parts List

A. Jump Straps (qty. 6)
B. Bag Closure Buckle and Strap Assemblies (qty. 6)
C. Lower Tensioning Strap Assemblies (installed) (qty. 4)
D. Snap Hook Strap Assemblies (qty. 4)
E. D-ring Straps (qty. 4),
Not pictured: Disc-side Bag (qty. 1) and Drive-side Bag (qty. 1)
Freeloader Hardware Kit (qty. 1)
A
B
C
D
E
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  • Page 1 Dummy Bags Dummy Bags were designed to provide the functionality and reliability you expect from Surly products. Read these instructions completely before beginning installation of this product. Have your local professional bicycle mechanic perform the installation if you lack the knowledge or tools to perform installation correctly.
  • Page 2 Installation 1. Install Surly Dummy Rails according to the instructions. 2. Install the included FreeLoader hardware kit using the threaded bosses located on your Big Dummy frame (Figs 1, 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Fasten the bag-to-rail attachment straps to the Dummy Rails.
  • Page 3 6. Install the Bag Closure Buckle and Strap Assemblies on the Dummy Rails—female buckles on the drive side, male buckles on the disc side (Fig. 11). Figure 11 Install the D-ring straps on the Big Dummy frame (Figs. 12, 13). Figure 12 Figure 13 Become familiar with the main panel flaps and the Jump Straps.
  • Page 4 Unclip the Rain Flap Hook, disconnect the main flap buckle, neatly roll up the rain flap, and secure it using the hook-and-loop straps (Fig. 18). Connect the hook-and-loop flaps, located inside the pocket, to create a divider (Fig. 19). Figure 18 Figure 19 The hook-and-loop loop pull, located on the side panel cinch cord, will adhere to the hook-and-loop on the bag exterior (Fig.
  • Page 5 Make sure your load is evenly balanced and secure before every ride; always secure loose straps or cords or anything else For additional safety information about all Surly products visit surlybikes.com/safety Le mode d’emploi est disponible sur le site Web : surlybikes.com/safety...
  • Page 6 This limited warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective product, at the option of Surly, and is the sole remedy of the warranty. This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Surly product and is not transferable.

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