Questions and Answers Page:
General Use and Riding Questions
Can the child steer their bike when attached?
No, since the front wheel of the child bike is lifted off the ground and the
handlebars of the child bike are secured, the adult bike controls all steering.
How does towing affect the balance and over all ride of the adult bike?
Anyone who can balance when riding alone should not have problems balancing
with the Connect Cycles Child Bike attached. It is recommended that you first
attach the Connect Cycles Child Bike and ride without towing a child to become
familiar with balancing, turning, stopping, starting, and the over all feel
of riding with the Connect Cycles Child Bike. Though towing may feel slightly
different at first, most riders adapt quickly and easily.
Is the child using the
rear wheel brake a problem?
We suggest that you work with your child on when and when not to use the brakes
and practice in a vacant area before you go out on a ride. With good instruction
this will not be a problem.
Would the Connect Cycles Child Bike be suitable to use in rough terrain situations?
The Connect Cycles Child Bike was designed and tested for the purposes of
on-road use. Rough and difficult terrain may present riding situations for
which the Connect Cycles Child Bike was not designed or tested.
General Fit and Installation Questions
Can the Connect Cycles Child Bike be used with an adult bike that has a child
carrier or luggage rack secured to it?
In order for the Connect Cycles Child Bike to operate, the tow bar must have
the freedom to move up and down slightly and side to side when towing. Consequently,
it will work with some luggage racks, but will not work with a child carrier.
Can the Connect Cycles Child Bike be used with adult bikes with wheel diameters
smaller than 25"?
The Connect Cycles Child Bike is designed for use with 25" diameter and
larger wheel adult bikes to ensure that the proper wheel height is achieved
on the child bike when setting up for towing. Smaller adult frames could cause
the child bike to ride lower to the ground without the proper front wheel
clearance.
How far is the front wheel of the child bike lifted off of then ground?
The Connect Cycles Child Bike is equipped with an adjustable receiver, which
is mounted on the front of the child's bike, that allows you to lift the child's
front wheel a recommended 3"-5" off the ground. This keeps the child
at a safe and comfortable angle while riding.
What keeps the child's bike in an up right position, when attached?
The tow bar has a vertical and a horizontal pivot located at the adult bike
seat post area, which allow for side to side and up and down movement only,
and keeps the child bike in an up right position when being towed. The tow
bar attachment to the child bike receiver is a rigid mount therefore restricting
movement at that end.
Can the Connect Cycles Child Bike be used on adult front and rear suspension
type bikes?
Yes, the Connect Cycles Child Bike can be used on most types of suspension
bikes. We suggest that the rear end be adjusted as to limit the up and down
movement.
Can the flip up training wheels be left down on the child's bike when using
the tow bar?
No, leaving the training wheels on your child's bike down while towing them
is dangerous and they must be in the up position when towing.
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