Bike Tow Kit
Bike Tow Kit
The Bike Tow Kit is an accessory that allows you to tow another
bike behind your Tern GSD cargo bike. It comes with various parts
to fit different sizes of bike forks, including a QR Thru-Axle,
Towing Tubes, Towing Tube Ends, and a Mounting Bracket. It also
includes a Disc Brake Pad Spacer, Fastening Straps, and Screws for
secure attachment. The kit has a weight limit of 30 kg (66 lbs) for
the towed bike to ensure safe handling.
Preparation
- The Tail Hitch L (sold separately) is required to install the
Bike Tow Kit. - Identify the fork spacing of the bike being towed, and the
Towing Tube you need. The available sizes are:- Fork Spacing 150 mm – Towing Tube Length 110 mm
- Fork Spacing 110 mm – Towing Tube Length 70 mm
- Fork Spacing 100 mm – Towing Tube Length 60 mm
- Fork Spacing 74 mm – Towing Tube Length 34 mm
- Determine which Towing Tube Ends are required by inserting the
axle of the bike being towed into each of the Tube Ends and using
the one that fits best.
Installation
- Install the Tail Hitch L (sold separately).
- Install the Bike Tow Kit using the included Mounting Bracket
and tighten bolts to a torque of 10 Nm – 11 Nm.
Usage
- Remove the front wheel of the bike being towed.
- If the bike has disc brakes, install the Disc Brake Pad Spacer
to prevent the brake pads from clamping together and getting stuck
when pulling on the front brake lever. - Attach the fork of the bike being towed to the Bike Tow Kit
using the included QR Thru-Axle or your own Thru-Axle. Insert the
Spacer Bushing 27 mm if the towed bike’s fork spacing is 74 mm.
Follow the instructions in your bike’s user manual to securely
tighten the bolts if using your own Thru-Axle. - Secure the front wheel of the bike being towed with the
included Fastening Straps. Ensure that the front wheel does not
interfere with the pedals or steering of either bike before
towing.
For safety, turn on the rear light of the bike being towed for
extra visibility and remove any accessories installed on its front.
Practice riding with the towed bike in a safe location before
riding on public roads, and never allow passengers or pets on the
towed bike. Check to ensure that all accessories are correctly
installed and securely fastened before riding. To back up with a
bike in tow, ensure that the detached front wheel is securely
stored out of line with the towed bike’s pedal rotation.
Bike Tow Kit
What’s Included
1. Mounting Bracket 2. Spacer Bushing, ID 9 x 27 mm 3. QR Thru-Axle, OD 9 x 159 mm 4. Towing Tube, 110 mm 5. Towing Tube, 70 mm 6. Towing Tube, 60 mm 7. Towing Tube, 34 mm 8. Towing Tube End, ID 9 mm 9. Towing Tube End, ID 12 mm 10. Towing Tube End, ID 15 mm 11. Disc Brake Pad Spacer 12. Fastening Strap x 2 13. M6 x 16 mm Screw x 4 14. M6 Washer x 4
Weight Limits
For optimum handling, only tow bikes that weigh under 30 kg (66 lbs).
Safety
To provide extra visibility, turn on the rear light of the bike being towed. Remove any accessories installed on the front of the bike being towed.
Practice riding with the towed bike in a safe location before riding on public roads. Never allow passengers or pets on the towed bike. Check to ensure that all accessories are correctly installed and securely fastened before riding. To be able to back the GSD with a bike in tow, ensure that the detached front wheel is securely stored out of line of the towed bike’s pedal rotation.
Bike Tow Kit
Preparation
1. The Tail Hitch L (sold separately) is required to install the Bike Tow Kit.
Tail Hitch L 2. Identify the fork spacing of the bike being towed, and the Towing Tube you need.
fork spacing
Fork Spacing 150 mm 110 mm 100 mm 74 mm
Towing Tube Length 110 mm 70 mm 60 mm 34 mm
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3. Determine which Towing Tube Ends are required.
Insert the axle of the bike being towed into each of the Tube Ends and use the one that fits best.
4. Prepare the parts you need.
· Parts required for installation
Towing Tube x 1 Towing Tube Ends x 2 Mounting Brackets x 2 Fastening Straps x 2 M6 x 16 mm Screws x 4 M6 Washers x 4
· Parts used after installation
If the towed bike’s fork spacing is 74 mm, prepare the Spacer Bushing 27 mm. If the towed bike has disc brakes, prepare the Disc Brake Pad Spacer. If the towed bike does not have a Thru-Axle, prepare the QR Thru-Axle.
Bike Tow Kit
How to Install
Tools Required (Not Included) · 5 mm Allen Key
1. Install the Tail Hitch L (sold separately).
2. Install the Bike Tow Kit. Tighten bolts to a torque of 10 Nm – 11 Nm.
Fork spacing = 74 mm
Fork spacing = 100 mm
Fork spacing = 110 mm
Fork spacing = 150 mm
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION: This Product comes with a ONE (1) YEAR Limited Warranty from the date of retail purchase by the original end-user. If a material or workmanship defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, this Product will be replaced. Mobility Holdings cannot be held liable for damages to personal property due to misuse or improper care and maintenance. This Product Warranty does not, under any circumstance, cover the replacement or cost of any third party product used with or connected to the Product.
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Bike Tow Kit
How to Use
1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Install the pad spacer if the bike has disc brakes.
If the pad spacer is not installed, pulling on the front brake lever could result in the brake pads clamping together and getting stuck. Avoid touching the brake rotor since oil or grease from your fingers can contaminate the surface. 3. Attach the fork to the Bike Tow Kit using the included QR Thru-Axle or your own Thru-Axle. Insert the Spacer Bushing 27 mm if the towed bike’s fork spacing is 74 mm.
If using your own Thru-Axle, follow the instructions in your bike’s user manual to securely tighten the bolts.
4. Secure the front wheel with the straps.
Illustration demonstrates one possible location to secure the front wheel.
Before towing, ensure that the front wheel does not interfere with the pedals or steering of either bike.
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