This document is a user manual for the WeeRide Co-Pilot and Pro-Pilot Back Seat Driver, which are trailer bikes designed for children to attach to an adult's bicycle. The manual provides instructions for assembly, operation, and maintenance, emphasizing safety precautions and proper usage.
Function Description:
The WeeRide Co-Pilot and Pro-Pilot are trailer bikes that allow a child to ride along with an adult cyclist. They attach to the seat post of an adult's bicycle, providing a stable and safe way for children to experience cycling without having to balance or steer their own bike independently. The child's bike has its own handlebars, seat, and pedals, allowing them to pedal along with the adult, contributing to the ride and developing their cycling skills. The "Back Seat Driver" designation implies that the child is positioned behind the adult, mimicking the experience of riding a tandem bicycle. The product is marketed with the slogan "For the Family on the Go," highlighting its purpose for family recreational activities.
Important Technical Specifications:
While specific numerical technical specifications like weight limits or dimensions are not explicitly listed in the provided pages, the manual details several structural and assembly aspects:
- Hinge Assembly: The trailer arm attaches to the adult bike frame via a hinge mechanism with a quick-release clamp and an alignment pin for secure connection. The quick-release tension is adjustable.
- Handlebar Assembly: The handlebar stem inserts into the frame tube and is secured with an expander bolt. The stem has a minimum insertion line that must not be visible, indicating a safe insertion depth (at least 2 1/2" or 65mm). The handlebar itself is adjustable for height and angle, secured by four clamp bolts.
- Torque for expander bolt: 10-15 ft-lb / 13-20 N-m.
- Torque for handlebar clamp bolts: 8-11 ft-lb / 11-15 N-m.
- Seat and Seat Post Assembly: The seat post inserts into the bicycle frame, with a minimum insertion line that must be completely inserted and not visible (at least 2 1/2" or 65mm). The seat itself attaches to the seat post via a clamp, and its angle is adjustable.
- Torque for seat clamp nuts and binder bolt: 12-16 ft-lb / 17-21 N-m.
- Pedal Installation: Pedals are marked "R" (right) and "L" (left) and thread into the crank arms. The right pedal threads clockwise, and the left pedal threads counter-clockwise.
- Torque for pedal spindle: 15-18 ft-lb / 20-26 N-m.
- Trailer Mount Attachment: A trailer clamp attaches to the adult bike's seat post using four clamp bolts and a front plate. The bolts must be tightened in a crisscross pattern to ensure even clamping and a consistent gap on both sides.
- Trailer Attachment to Bicycle: The Co-Pilot arm inserts into the mount on the adult bicycle and is secured with a quick-release pin and nut. The quick-release lever allows for easy attachment and removal.
- Safety Flag: The product includes a safety flag assembly that attaches to a bracket near the trailer bike's rear hub nut.
Usage Features:
- Family-Oriented Design: Designed to allow families to cycle together, promoting outdoor activity.
- Child Participation: Children can pedal along with the adult, fostering a sense of involvement and helping them learn cycling mechanics.
- Safety First: The manual heavily emphasizes safety, including the mandatory use of a CPSC approved bicycle helmet for both adult and child, proper assembly, regular checks, and adherence to traffic laws. It warns against riding at night without proper lights and reflectors.
- Quick Release Mechanism: The trailer bike can be easily attached and detached from the adult bicycle using a quick-release pin, allowing for flexibility in use.
- Adjustable Components: Handlebar height and angle, and seat height and angle are adjustable to accommodate different child sizes and comfort levels.
- Stability: The design ensures stability for the child, as the trailer bike is securely attached to the adult's bicycle.
- Road Hazard Awareness: The manual advises caution on various road conditions (wet, gravel, uneven pavement) and warns against carrying passengers or packages that obstruct vision or control.
- Adult Supervision: Explicitly states that the adult should straddle their bike while the child climbs onto the Co-Pilot, and the adult bike kickstand is not designed to support the additional weight of a child.
Maintenance Features:
- Pre-Ride Checks: The manual outlines a "BEFORE EVERY RIDE" checklist, including checking seat tightness, pedal connections, brake function, and accessory attachment (fenders, reflectors).
- Tire Inflation: Instructs users to inflate tires to the correct PSI reading shown on the tire sidewall using a hand or foot pump.
- Chain Lubrication: Recommends lubricating the chain monthly, or as needed, with bicycle chain oil.
- Fastener Checks: Advises checking all fasteners before each use to ensure they are secure.
- Professional Assistance: Strongly recommends consulting a professional bicycle mechanic for assembly or adjustments if the user has any doubts about their skills.
- Component Wear: Warns that mechanical components are subject to wear and stress, and any signs of cracks, scratches, or color changes in stressed areas indicate that the component's life has been exceeded and it should be replaced.
- Warranty: The product comes with a limited warranty covering defects in workmanship and materials for the original retail purchaser. The frame and front forks have a warranty for the usable life of the bicycle, while other components have a 6-month warranty, excluding normal wear and tear or misuse. The warranty is void if the bicycle is used for competitive sport, stunt riding, modified, ridden by more than one person, rented, or used contrary to the manual's instructions.
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