PENDLE Ergorack Roof Mounted Cycle Carrier User Guide
- June 8, 2024
- PENDLE
Table of Contents
Ergorack Roof Mounted Cycle Carrier
User Guide
BOX CONTENTS – ERGORACK
BOX CONTENTS – FIXINGS & TOOLS
FITTING GUIDE
SETTING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME
YOU WILL NEED
STEP 1
Slide the Front Mount into the T-Track of your front roof bar. Slide the Rear
Mount into the T-Track of your rear roof bar (the studded plate slides into
the track and the other plate sits on top before fixing with two M6 x 10
Socket Dome Screws with M6 Washers). Keep both mounts loose.
STEP 2
Use the two M6 x 16 Countersunk Bolts and Saddle Washers to fix the Rear Foot
Plate to the Main Body in a position that allows the Foot Plate to locate onto
the Rear Mount studs when the Main Body is located into the Front Mount. (NB
the Rear Foot Plate is bolted in the wrong orientation for shipping, it will
need turning 90 degrees).
Position the Front Mount and Rear Mount in their respective T-Tracks so that
the rack points straight. The rack can face either forwards or backwards to
avoid handlebar clash.
STEP 3
Remove the Main Body and tighten the M8 Nyloc nuts fixing the Front Mount and
the two M6 x 10 Socket Dome Screws fixing the Rear Mount. These parts stay
fixed to the roof bars under normal circumstances, so you don’t need to set
them up each time you use the rack. Fix the M10 Bolt and two Fixing Knobs into
place for safe-keeping.Trim rubber track fillers if preferred and replace
around the mounts to reduce wind noise when travelling.
KEY POINT
This initial set-up stage does not involve your bike. The objective is to fix
the Front Mount and Rear Mount in the correct positions on your roof bars.
Once complete, you don’t need to adjust them again.
SECURING YOUR BIKE TO THE ERGORACK
YOU WILL NEED
STEP 1
Remove the front wheel from your bike. This must be transported inside the
vehicle. Retain your front axle – this will be needed.
Place the ErgoRack on a surface at a comfortable height with the kink up. You
do not need to load your rack while fixed to your vehicle.
Screw the Axle Adaptors into the front of the Main Body.
STEP 2
Use two M6 x 10 Socket Dome Screws with M6 Washers to fix the Wheel Tray on
top of the Main Body in a position to suit your bike. The 0.5m Strap can be
fixed between the Wheel Tray and the Main Body to hold it in place.
Fix an M6 x 10 Socket Dome Screw in all unused holes.
STEP 3
Bring the front fork of your bike towards the Axle Adaptors and fix in
position using your bike’s front axle. Different adaptors are available.
Finally secure the back wheel tightly down to the Wheel Tray with the 0.5m
Strap. Your bike is now secured to the ErgoRack.
FITTING THE ERGORACK TO YOUR VEHICLE
YOU WILL NEED
STEP 1
Remove the M10 Bolt from the Front Mount and remove the Plastic Knobs from the
Rear Mount.
STEP 2
Carefully lift your loaded Ergorack up to the roof of your vehicle. First drop
the two fixing lugs of the Main Body into the Front Mount and screw in the M10
x 100 Bolt (not tight for now).
Hold the rear of the rack slightly above the Rear Mount to avoid knocking the
threaded studs during this step.
STEP 3
Lower the Main Body carefully down onto the Rear Mount so that the Rear Foot
Plate engages with the threaded studs.
Tighten the Fixing Knobs onto the studs. Tighten the M10 Bolt.
STEP 4
Check everything is secure and off you go. Have a great trip!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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If you wish to keep your ErgoRack on your vehicle permanently, take care when loading your bike to avoid vehicle damage.
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Do not overload your bike rack. This is unsafe practice and can result in increased wear on parts.
Recommended Maximum load = 23Kg total -
Do not use damaged or heavily worn straps. Check straps regularly to ensure that they do not show signs of wear – any worn straps should be replaced immediately.
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Tighten straps at regular intervals on long journeys, particularly if the road surface is uneven for any period of time.
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Remain mindful that you have a bike on your roof. Be careful entering car parks, garages etc.
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It should be noted that your vehicle handling, braking and fuel efficiency characteristics might be affected when carrying cycles.
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Lifting 25+ Kg on top of a vehicle can be difficult for some users. Do not attempt to load on your own unless you are confident of doing so safely to avoid injury or damage. Loading is carried out at your own risk.
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Take special care when negotiating extreme road surfaces, road humps and ferry ramps.
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Ensure all nuts/bolts/knobs are tight before each journey.
STORAGE SOLUTION, MULTI-CAR USE & TANDEMS
- Order a spare Front Mount and fix to the wall in your home. The loaded ErgoRack can then double up as a vertical bike storage solution.
- Order a spare Front Mount and Rear Mount and transfer your loaded ErgoRack between two vehicles.
- Our Tandem Adaptor extends the ErgoRack for use with Tandem Bicycles. Load the rack facing the rear to clear tailgates.
MAINTENANCE
We encourage regular maintenance and inspection of your rack to keep it in
good condition. After use in wet conditions the rack should be dried before
storage. We also recommend applying grease to sliding parts of the rack to
prevent corrosion and seizing.
If you are in any doubts about the condition of parts that are worn or damaged
they should be replaced. We stock a comprehensive range of spare parts that
are available direct or via your local stockist.
LIABILITY
Pendle Bike Racks Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage, sustained or
incurred, by the owner of a Pendle Bike Rack or any third party, or otherwise
in relation to any incident directly or indirectly related to the use of a
Pendle Bike Rack unless caused by the negligence of Pendle Bike Racks Ltd.
Pendle Bike Racks Ltd has taken every precaution to comply with the
recommendations of Trading Standards directives, and have designed and
manufactured our bike racks under the requirements of a ISO 9001:2015 approved
Quality management system.
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Lancashire
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