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Systems in which the kids’ bike is coupled to the adult’s
bike are more suitable.
Towing devices affect the braking behavior of your
MERIDA bike. Therefore, before riding with a kids’ bike
towing device on public roads, practice riding and brake
behavior without passengers in an area free of traffic!
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Towing devices have a strong influence on
the riding characteristics of your MERIDA
bike. The weight of both the hitched bike and
the child will make the bike somewhat top-heavy. Your
MERIDA bike may tend to wobble. Practice getting on
and off, and actual riding. Remember when taking cor-
ners that the MERIDA bike is much longer when it has
a towing device!
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It is also important for you to practice with
your child how to behave on a hitched bike
during the ride. Make sure your child wears a
helmet even when riding on a coupled or attached bike.
Set a good example by wearing a helmet, as well!
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Only buy tested towing devices (e.g. DIN/
GS tested systems) and have them properly
mounted. The manuals of the manufacturers
included in the delivery of the system provide detailed
information in this regard.
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When riding in the dark the attached kids’
bike should be fitted with the prescribed light-
ing
(e)
, i.e. the latter should be marked with
a wavy line and the letter “K”
(f)
. For more information
see the chapter “Legal requirements for riding on public
roads“. If the bottle dynamo’s roller does not spin, we
recommend a tested battery-powered rear light.
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If you want to use your MERIDA bike to
mount a towing device, please check wheth-
er it is designed for such a device. If in doubt,
ask your MERIDA dealer.
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If you want to use your MERIDA pedelec or
speed pedelec to mount a towing device,
please check whether it is designed for such
a device. If in doubt, ask your MERIDA dealer.
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