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Adjust inner and outer frames.
IF YOU HAVE A TIRE COVER, REMOVE IT NOW.
• Loosen the two hubs by opening the
red levers.
• Open the inner and outer frames
enough to fit on your tire. The outer
frame should have the strap rivets
facing up.
• Adjust the support arms in step 6.
Attach inner and outer straps.
• Thread inner strap through buckle and pull tight.
• Thread outer strap through buckle and pull tight.
This strap must be placed around the center of the
tire tread so it will not slip off.
• Tie a knot next to the buckles and secure excess
strap.
• Check to see that the inner frame and outer frame
are snug against the tire and the SpareJoe is
sitting level.
Load the heaviest bike first.
• To adjust the spacing between the
control blocks, slide the block to
the desired position on the
SpareJoe support arm.
• Place frame into control blocks
and secure with fastener straps.
• The frame can be stabilized in any
number of ways.
Alternate the
direction of the bikes
to avoid interference
between handlebars.
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SECURE THE CARRIER.
LOADING BICYCLES
Close the red levers once you
find the best fit.
Adjust support arms
one at a time.
• Open red lever to loosen hub..
• Rotate support arm so that it tilts
slightly higher than horizontal.
• Close the red lever making sure
the hubs' teeth are fully meshed.
It should take some effort to close
the red lever.
For added security, after closing
the cam lever tighten the hubcap
by turning it clockwise until it is
Secure bicycles to upper
and lower frames.
• Always use extra strap to secure
bikes to the carrier.
• Secure the top tubes of the
bicycles to the support arms with
additional strap or cord.
• Cover pedals or sharp edges to
protect car.
• Confirm that the bikes will have
sufficient ground clearance.
Do not allow bicycle tires or straps to rest
close to the exhaust pipe. High
temperatures can melt or damage the tires.
hand tight.