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Using your Croozer Cargo
Special considerations when riding with the
Bicycle Trailer
Speed
When pulling the Croozer Cargo, never ride faster than the
trailers’s maximum allowable speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).
Always reduce your speed to a walking pace when turning.
Keep in mind that riding speed is often underestimated,
especially on bikes with electric assist, which require less
muscle power.
Riding too fast could cause the trailer to skid or even tip
over, resulting in accidents with serious injury or death.
Loading capacity
Never transport more than the speci ed load capacity. And
never ride with less than 6.6 lbs (3 kg) or more than 16.6
lbs (7.5 kg) of weight on the hitch connector (nose weight).
See section “Transporting cargo” on page 16.
Never overload the Croozer Cargo. Excessive weight will
have a significant effect on the Croozer Cargo’s hand-
ling, which could result in accidents with serious injury or
death.
Riding in conditions of poor visibility
If you plan to use the Croozer Cargo as a Bicycle Trailer
at night, dusk or dawn – or when visibility is in any way
reduced – the trailer must be equipped with a lighting
system. Battery-powered LED lights, for example, are
commonly used lighting options. The tail light is mounted
to a loop (1) in the upper left corner of the rear panel.
Never use a trailer without lighting at night, dusk or dawn
– or whenever visibility is in any way reduced. Other
road-users may not be able to see you, which could
result in accidents with serious injury or death.
Tips for the towing bicycle
• We recommend using a towing bicycle with multiple
gears. The more speeds the bicycle has, the easier it
will be to nd the appropriate gear, for example, when
starting, climbing hills and riding with a headwind.
• The towing bicycle must have two strong, in-
dependently operated brakes that are not only in
perfect working order but also work effectively in wet
weather conditions. This is vitally important, as the
brakes must be able to stop the bike with the additional
weight of the trailer.
• The towing bicycle must have a sturdy, rear-mounted
kickstand able to hold the bicycle rmly upright to guar-
antee safety and comfort when loading and unloading
the Trailer. Single-legged kickstands mounted in the
middle of the bicycle, under the bottom bracket, are not
suitable because the weight of the hitched Trailer would
make the parked bicycle unstable. Consult a bicycle
dealer for choosing the right kickstand.
• We recommend riding with a rear-view mirror on the
towing bicycle. A rear-view mirror makes it easier to
keep an eye on the vehicles behind you so that you can
react appropriately. Always ride defensively.
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