User Manual

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Can I fit a rear luggage carrier upon my new bicycle?
Rear carriers can be fitted in general to all rigid or traditional diamond shaped frames across our
range, many of our frame (model dependant) will have specific mounting tabs or point on the frame to
aid the fitting of a rear luggage rack.
Full suspension (bicycles with rear suspension) are not suitable for rear carriers and traditional ones
cannot be fitted to these, one alternative to this could be to purchase a seatpost mounted rear carrier
such as the one pictured below- (although bear in mind we do not recommend carrying more than 10
kg in this way) or if needing more luggage carrying ability a cycle trailer that bolts upon the rear axle is
another good option.
FITTING ACCESSORIES
Can I fit a child seat to my new bicycle?
If your bicycle has a standard rigid mens adult bicycle frame then many aftermarket rear child seats
will fit (these usually clamp to the seat-tube just above the front cranks/front derailleur) we suggest
talking through the many options at your nearest specialist cycle retailer who will be able to advise you
on the many features and benefits of the various brands and price points of these.
Please note in general it can be difficult due to the smaller size and tube shapes to fit rear carriers on
ladies style frames as they generally have limited clearance for the brackets or require the saddle to be
raised too much for clearance which can make the bike unsafe or uncomfortable to use- therefore we
recommend fitting rear child carriers upon men’s style.
If your bicycle is a full
suspension bike (meaning
it has a rear shock or
suspension unit) these are
not suitable for any type of
front or rear cycle carrier that
mounts to the cycles frame,
the only exception to this
rule is a child trailer or buggy
that fits to the rear axle of
the bike.