Winora Group LOAD Manuel D'utilisation page 11

WINORA LOAD
Information on loading
- When loading the bike, an appropriate load fastening has to be provided. For several small, loose
packages, a net for instance, would be appropriate. For bigger packages a tension strap is rather
suitable.
- The weight is to be evenly loaded on the left and right side in riding direction. A one-sided loading might
also pose a safety risk.
- Heavy load should be located at the bottom, light load on top.
- Front and rear baskets should be evenly loaded and/or one basket should not be fully loaded while the
other one stays empty. A one-sided loading might also pose a safety risk. It is especially risky with full
load in the front basket.
- Apart from the max. amount of load, the max. load height is also limited. For the front basket this means
that the max. height of load should not influence steering. The height of load in the rear basket should
not endanger controlled riding.
- Load protruding laterally from the basket is not permitted. Excessive width might cause dangerous
situations during which the rider might hit or get caught with the load. This might result in a crash.
- Load hanging down laterally outside the basket might disturb steering. In the worst case, objects might
get caught in the spokes which would ultimately lead to a crash.
- Load in the rear basket should neither affect the riders' sitting position, nor the height adjustment of the
seat post.
- It is also important that the amount of load has to correspond with the riders biking skill. Riding with high
load has to be practiced before a tour on a safe area.
Parking
- Parking, especially when the bike is loaded, should only take place on even, paved and, at most, only
slightly sloped surfaces. A secure standing of the bike is essential. Especially a loaded bike is likely to
fall over or start to move under unfavourable soil conditions or on sloped roads.
- Mind secure and even load distribution when (un-) loading and parking the bike.
- Load on a parked bike should also be secured against theft.
For secure function, check the screwed connections and air pressure of the tyres regularly. This should
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take place via specialized
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personnel.