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CroozerCargo14-ENG-2-14
Using your Croozer Cargo
• The towing bicycle should have a long rear fender with
a mudap in order to avoid soiling the body or interior
of the Trailer.
Tips for riding with the Trailer
• When pulling a loaded trailer, the handling, balance
and performance of the towing bicycle will be affected,
especially when starting, braking, turning and riding
downhill. Prior to your rst ride, we recommend taking
a practice ride with an unloaded Trailer in a calm,
trafc-free area. This is a great way to acquaint your-
self with the handling of the bicycle and the dimensions
of the Trailer.
• The safety ag on the long, vertical pole will make you
more visible to other road-users. Never ride without the
safety ag properly mounted.
• Cyclists should always use available bike paths or
lanes, even when pulling a trailer. Be especially careful
when riding on narrow bike paths or lanes, as well as
on paths and trails with two-way trafc. The trailer is
generally wider than the handlebars of the towing bicy-
cle. In addition, most trailers will not be centred behind
the towing bicycle. Reduce your speed in places where
navigation is especially challenging; and if you are
ever in doubt about whether the trailer will be able to t
through an opening, dismount and push the bike and
trailer through.
• Reduce your speed when riding on paths or streets
with bumps or uneven surfaces. Reduce your speed
when turning. Otherwise the centrifugal force could
cause the trailer to tip over.
• The trailer requires a wide turning radius in both direc-
tions. Do not turn sharply. When turning left, keep in
mind that the angle (1) between the rear wheel of the
towing bicycle and hitch arm of the Trailer must never
be greater than 90°. Turning at sharper angles could
damage the hitch connector (2). Be extremely cautious
when turning right (3), as sharp right turns can cause the
wheel to hit the hitch arm, potentially damaging the hitch
arm and/or the rear wheel of the towing bicycle (4).
• When pushing the towing bicycle backwards, keep in
mind that the angle (1) between the rear wheel of the
towing bicycle and the hitch arm of the Trailer must
never be greater than 90°. The hitch connector (2)
could be damaged if bent beyond this angle. When ma-
noeuvring backwards, it is advisable to lift up the rear
wheel (5) of the towing bicycle or, ideally, the whole
bicycle.
• If you are planning a cycling trip with the trailer in ano-
ther country, be sure to familiarise yourself in advance
with the legal requirements that apply in the country
or countries you intend to visit. Some countries do not
permit the use of bicycle trailers, and others impose
certain age restrictions for their use.
• The equipment legally required for bicycle trailers
varies from country to country, and sometimes even
from state to state. Be sure to observe and comply with
the laws that apply in the country or state in which you
will be using the Croozer Cargo.
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