Always install enclosed accessories according to
the instructions. Use the correct tightening torques
for screw connections (see
Chapter 30 "Technical
data").
Only use accessory parts that meet the require-
ments of the national road trac licensing
regulations (these are the Road Trac Licensing
Regulations (StVZO) in Germany for example).
Non-approved accessory parts are not safe for
use in trac and can cause accidents. All acces-
sories or add-on components must be compatible
with your bike
Otherwise accidents could occur or the bike
could be damaged. Ask your specialist cycle shop
for advice.
24.1 Child seat
You can carry a child up to the age of seven years on
the child seat. The rider must be at least 16 years old
in Germany.
A child seat must not be mounted on a carbon ame
as this could damage the ame.
Only use child seats that satis the standard
EN 14344.
These child seats must safely support the child's
feet.
Never leave your child sitting unattended in the
child seat when you park your bike. The bike
could fall over and severely injure the child.
Never attach the child seat to the bike handle-
bars directly as it will not be possible to steer
the bike safely.
Do not use a suspension saddle if you are car-
rying a child in a child seat behind the saddle.
The child's ngers could be crushed. The coil
springs under the seat must always be com-
pletely wrapped or covered in such a way that
it is impossible to insert ngers into the coils of
the springs.
Always strap the child into the child seat as oth-
erwise it could fall out and be severely injured.
Make sure that children wear a snug tting bicy-
cle helmet as otherwise a severe head injury may
result in the event of a crash.
When using a child seat, this adversely aects the
handling of the bike. The additional weight can cause
the bike to sway and signicantly increases the brak-
ing distance. Adapt your handling accordingly.
Not all bikes equipped with a suspension system are suit-
able for transporting child seats
Check the mounting options or consult your specialist
cycle shop. If the child seat is mounted incorrectly, a seri-
ous accident may occur.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible gross weight of
the bike and the maximum load-carrying capacity of the
pannier rack (see
Chapter 30 "Technical data"). If you
do, this could damage the pannier rack and ame and
cause a serious accident.
