Keep this manual for future reference. If you sell or give away this
trailer, make sure you give this manual to the new owner.
Tell them to read the instructions completely.
RIDE N STRIDE
WARNING:This Owners Manual contains Assembly, Operation and Maintenance instructions.
Read entire Owners Manual before assembling and pulling children in the trailer.
OPERATING INFORMATION
WARNING: Avoid serious injury, always wear seat
WARNING: Don’t let children play with the trailer/
belts.
stroller or give rides to others.
WARNING: Secure children in seat belts. Never leave
WARNING: Don’t use trailer/stroller at night.
children unattended.
WARNING: Always use approved helmets on
WARNING: Accessories or parcels placed in or
around trailer may cause it to become
unstable.
children.
WARNING: Never use trailer/stroller near stairs.
WARNING: When towing, always be aware of traffic
WARNING: The unit may become unstable if manu-
around you.
facturer’s directions are not followed.
WARNING: Tie trailer/stroller down when transporting.
WARNING: Never allow children to fold, assemble or
disassemble unit.
WARNING: Not for use with children under one year
of age.
SAFE “TOWING”TIPS
WARNING: Make sure your bike’s brakes are in top
condition. Braking distance will be longer
than normal when pulling bike trailer.
WARNING: When using with one child, the maximum
weight of the child is 50 pounds. Not
intended for adult use.
WARNING: Remember that the bike trailer is
much wider than your bike, so you
must allow more clearance when
WARNING: Not for use with children under the age
of 12 months. Children should be able
to support the weight of their heads on
their own.
approaching obstacles such as curbs,
rocks, signposts, parked cars, etc.
WARNING: Use extra caution when turning on
WARNING: Children should always be securely
strapped in and wearing approved
helmets.
uneven pavement.
WARNING: Not for use at high speeds. Do not
exceed 10 MPH.
WARNING: Install rear view mirror on your bike to
WARNING: Use extra caution when going up and
check on bike trailer and occupants.
down hills.
WARNING: Always use safety flag when towing
WARNING: Keep tire pressure at 30-35 PSI.
bike trailer.
WARNING: On cool days, dress children
appropriately and make sure they stay
warm. A child’s temperature can fall if
you’re riding in the wind.
WARNING: Always signal your turn.
WARNING: Avoid sudden or sharp turns.
WARNING: Always use safety flag.
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TRAILER/STROLLER ASSEMBLY
To attach axle to shell
WARNING: This product uses nylon lock nuts to help
eliminate loosening of fasteners from vibration
of trailer/stroller. When tightening lock nuts, the
bolts must extend through the nuts completely.
Step 1. Place folded frame on floor with seat
A
portion facing up (Figure A). Standing
behind the trailer/stroller lift up on the
top of the canopy (Figures B and C).
Next, lock the two black latches into
place by locking them on the side rails
(Figure D). Insert locking pin through
hole in the frame and the black latch
(Figure E). Finally, lock loop end over
the end of the pin (Figure F).
B
C
Side
Folding
Rail
Side
Support
Rail
Side
Folding
Rail
D
E
F
Back
Latch
Locking
Pin
Back
Latch
Side
Support
Rail
Locking
Pin
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FRAME ASSEMBLY
Step 2. Undo the two buckles on the sides and at the front end of the
trailer/stroller (Figure G). Then fold down fabric to expose the
framing (Figure H). Machine screw, nut, spacer and washer will be
attached to the side support rails (Figure I). Undo the machine
screw, nut, spacer and washer from the side support rails (Figure J).
Insert machine screw on the inside of the side support rail and push
through the holes in the side support rails. Once the machine screw
has extended through the side support rail, attach the black spacer.
G
Note: the curved side will be against the side support rail and the
flat side of the spacer will be against the lower frame. Next, insert
the machine screw through the lower frame.
Then, put the washer over the machine screw on the outside of
the lower frame and tighten down locknut (Figure K). Repeat this for
the other side. The assembly should be as follows: machine screw,
spacer, washer and locknut (Figure L).
H
I
Black Spacer
Lower Frame
Side
Support
Bar
Nut
Machine Screw
Machine Screw, Nut,
Spacer and Washer
Lower Frame
J
K
L
Nut
Machine Screw
Machine
Screw,
Spacer,
Washer,
Nut
Side
Support
Bar
Washer
Spacer
Allen Head
Wrench
Lower Frame
Side Support Bar
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WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Step 3. To attach rear wheels, line up the
M
O
Q
hole in the frame with the axle on
the rear wheel (Figure M). Then,
insert the axle through the hole
on the frame (Figure N). Then,
insert locking pin through the
hole in the axle (Figure O). Then,
lock the loop end over the other
end of the pin (Figure P and Q).
Repeat for other side of the
trailer/stroller.
Wheel Axle
Locking Pin
Lower Frame
N
Wheel Axle
Locking Pin
Wheel Axle
P
Locking Pin
Lower Frame
Locking Pin
Wheel Axle
Lower Frame
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TOW BAR ASSEMBLY
Step 4. To unfold tow bar, undo locking
pin that is already inserted in
the frame and the tow bar
R
S
Locking Pin
(Figures R and S). Remove
locking pin from the frame and
the tow bar (Figure T). Rotate
the tow bar forward so the hitch
is at the front of the trailer/stroller
(Figure U). To lock tow bar in
place re-insert the locking pin
back through the set of holes
in the tow bar and the frame
(Figure V). Lock the loop end of
the locking pin over the other
end (Figure W).
Locking Pin
Tow Bar
Hitch
Tow Bar
T
U
V
W
Tow Bar
Locking Pin
Locking Pin
Locking Pin
Locking Pin
Tow Bar
Tow Bar
Tow Bar
TO ATTACH TO BICYCLE
Step 5. Open the rubber hitch clamp on the tow
bar by turning the black knob counter
clockwise. Slide rubber hitch clamp
under the horizontal frame on the
Rubber
Hitch
Clamp
X
bicycle. This is the side opposite the
chain. Tighten black knob clockwise
until secured. Wrap tow bar safety strap
around horizontal frame stay and clip to
metal ring on tow bar (Figure X).
Bike
Frame
Stay
Tow Bar
Safety Strap
Tow Bar
WARNING:You must install the tow bar safety
strap around stay on bicycle frame
and lock it in place.
Black Knob
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PROPER USE OF SEAT BELTS
WARNING: Avoid serious injury, always use
Y
seat belts.
Please Note: For the following
instructions see Figure Y.
Step 1. To place child in seat, undo front and
side Velcro, pull flap all the way up, and
drape over rollbar.
Shoulder
Harness
Step 2. Place children in seat. Snap the lap belt
together over the children’s lap. Please
note that there is one lap belt for both
children. Make sure belt is adjusted to
fit snugly.
Lap Belt
Step 3. Place set of shoulder harnesses over
shoulder of each child and clip the hook
end of shoulder harness by pulling the
strap on harness. You can adjust the
crotch strap length according to the size
of the child. Make sure the connection
of the crotch strap to the shoulder
Crotch
Strap
Step 5. When not in use, always hook crotch
strap to shoulder harnesses so belts
will not drag on ground. Adjust center
crotch strap too.
harness is located near the child’s
stomach. You do not want the crotch
strap too high on the child’s chest.
Step 6. Be sure to securely fasten canopy
over front end of trailer/stroller. Your
trailer/stroller comes with a mesh front
and rain shield. The mesh front must
always be down to protect your child
from objects that may fly up from your
rear bicycle wheel. Protect your child
in inclement weather by rolling rain
shield down.
Step 4. When using with one child, you must
place the child in the center of the seat.
Attach lap strap across child. There is a
crotch belt for the center position. Take
the two shoulder harnesses in the
center of the seat and clip into the
center crotch strap. Make sure crotch
strap comes up between child’s legs.
Adjust belts for a snug fit.
FOR TRANSPORTATION OR STORAGE OF TRAILER/STROLLER
Step 1. Remove hitch from bicycle by turning
knob counter clockwise. Unclip tow bar
safety strap (Figure X).
Step 4. Fold trailer by removing locking pins
from black latches. Unclip the black
latches and push the top of the
trailer/stroller to fold down completely
(Figures E and F).
Step 2. Remove quick release tow bar pin. Flip
the tow bar 180 degrees so it is resting
underneath the trailer/stroller. Reattach
quick release tow bar pin (Figures R
thru W).
Step 5. Remove flag by sliding it from the
Two-in-One Canopy and Raincover. If
necessary, disassemble flag for storage.
Step 3. Remove rear wheels. Remove locking
pins from axle on the rear wheels
(Figure O).
Step 6. Be sure to keep this manual handy for
reassembly.
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WARNING:
When you reassemble your trailer for use, make sure you follow prior
assembly instructions. Follow and review all safety rules and warnings
to make sure your trailer is safe for use.
WARNING:
Minimum size: Children must be at least one year old and be able to
hold their head up on their own. Check with your child’s doctor to make sure your
child has developed enough to be given rides in this product. Children must be
old enough to wear an approved bicycle helmet.
WARNING:
Maximum size: 50 pounds per child or total of 100 pounds for two children,
including accessories. Not for use by children over 50 pounds. Immediately replace
worn out or broken straps. All children must wear approved bicycle helmets.
Never use a car seat or infant seat in the trailer/stroller.
Never leave children unattended. Never use at night.
WARNING:
If you have any questions concerning the safe use of this product,
please contact InSTEP LLC before using:
1-800-242-6110
8am-5pm CST, Monday-Friday,
Press “1” for Customer Service
and “2” to be connected with a representative,
or MAIL to:
2425 Enterprise Drive, Suite #900
Mendota Heights, MN 55120 U.S.A.
Tel: 1-800-242-6110
email: [email protected]
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