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especially when it is loaded (in particular crosswind sensitivity, handling on bends and breaking).
Driving techniques should be altered to allow for these changes, reduces speed, especially on bends
and allowing for longer braking distances.
- Adapt your speed according to the transported load and never go faster than the maximum speed
limit of 130 km/h.
- It is your responsibility to use additional protection for your bicycle. This protection must also be
appropriately attached.
- Exhaust fumes being hot, never put tires or the bicycle rack's straps in front of the exhaust pipe.
- Remove all accessories from your bicycle before mounting it on the bicycle rack. Baskets and child
seats should be removed (as well as any accessories).
- Keep a minimum distance of 20cm between the ground and the lowest part of your load in order to
avoid any risk of collision between the road and your bicycle.
- Tighten and check the tension of all the straps and wheel hubs during each inspection of the bicycle
rack and, in particular, on unpaved and small roads. Regularly check that all the equipment is
properly secured.
- The load should be properly secured with the strap provided for this function.
- It is your responsibility to check the condition of the fabric straps and to replace them if they are
worn out (even if only partially).
- The load must be correctly mounted on the bars of the bicycle rack and the load's centre of gravity
should be as low as possible.
- A load, which is wider than the vehicle, must conform to the relevant laws and must be secured.
- Do not use any plastic devices.
- Disable your vehicle's automatic windscreen wipers until you are sure that the bicycle rack is
compatible with them. Some vehicles have rear windscreen wipers which function automatically.
Check whether you can disconnect the rear windscreen wipers.
- It is prohibited to transport an electric bicycle with a bicycle rack with straps.
Avoid :
Poor roads, sharp acceleration and braking, bad linkages.
We advise you :
- To slow down significantly before speed bumps or any other obstacle.
- To drive smoothly, to look ahead.
- To limit your speed in corners.
- When manoeuvring (parking etc.) do not forget that your vehicle is longer.
- Do not try to open the boot when the bicycle rack is installed and loaded (with a bicycle).
Maintenance of the bicycle rack :
- Do not use chemical or aggressive products to clean the bicycle rack.
- Immediately replace any defective item and do not use the bicycle rack before complete reparation.
- Remove the bicycle rack from the vehicle in automatic or high-pressure car washes.
- Store your bicycle rack carefully together with the mounting instructions after each use in a dry
and well-ventilated place.
- If used during the winter, wash the bicycle rack each time in order to remove salt. For this, use
water and a mild soap, rinse and dry your equipment before putting it away.
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