THULE 20100796, 20110720 Axle Mount ezHitch Instructions
- June 9, 2024
- THULE
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THULE 20100796, 20110720 Axle Mount ezHitch
Thule Axle Mount ezHitch
The Thule Axle Mount ezHitch is a kit that allows you to attach a Thule child carrier or cargo carrier to your bicycle. The kit comes with a Quick Release ezHitch kit and an ezHitch Cup.
General Warning
Before installing the Thule Axle Mount ezHitch, please read and follow the instructions carefully. Failure to do so may result in injury or damage to your bicycle or carrier. These instructions contain many WARNINGS. Read and understand all of the WARNINGS. Use of a trailer changes the handling characteristics and requirements of your bicycle. Failure to assemble and use this Thule child carrier correctly may lead to serious personal injury or death to you or your passenger
- Always use a safety flag.
- Do not operate a Thule child carrier without reading and understanding this manual.
- Use extreme caution while trailering, never exceed 25 km/h, and slow down to less than 10 km/h around corners and on rough roads.
- When turning right, the angle between the towing bicycle and the Thule child carrier must not exceed 45°. When turning left, the angle must not exceed 90°.
- Passenger(s) must always use seat belts and wear an approved helmet.
- Follow the instructions that came with your Thule child carrier for proper child placement and seatbelt use.
- Child(ren) must be old enough to wear a helmet and to sit upright unattended. Consult pediatrician if child is less than one year old.
- Child’s head, including helmet, must not project above the upper frame.
- Never leave your child unattended in the Thule child carrier.
- Only park the Thule child carrier on flat surfaces and secure it with the parking brake.
- Have your bicycle checked by a qualified bicycle mechanic before attaching it to this trailer kit.
- Maximum capacity for a single Thule child carrier is 75 lb (34 kg) and for a double Thule child carrier it is 100 lb (45 kg) including children and cargo.
- Cyclist must be an experienced, strong rider.
Installation Requirements
You will need the following tools to install the Thule Axle Mount ezHitch:
- Quick-release skewer (if using Quick Release ezHitch kit)
- Wrench (to tighten nut on solid axle)
- Torque wrench (to tighten nut on solid axle to manufacturer’s recommended torque)
Product Usage
Follow these instructions to install the Thule Axle Mount ezHitch:
With a Quick-Release
- Verify that the quick release skewer is compatible with your bicycle.
- Completely unscrew and remove the quick-release knob from the quick release skewer.
- Remove one of the springs from the quick-release skewer.
- Insert the quick-release skewer through the Thule ezHitch.
- Insert the quick-release skewer into the bicycle axle from the left side (if standing beside bicycle) pointing right.
- Replace the spring back onto the quick-release skewer, narrow end pointing inwards, towards the bicycle.
- Close the quick-release lever.
- Replace and tighten the quick release knob until thumb tight.
- Open the quick-release lever.
- Tighten the quick-release knob another full turn.
- Close the quick-release lever.
- Verify that the bicycle wheel is securely attached to the bicycle by giving it a sharp pull.
On a Solid Axle
- Verify that the ezHitch is compatible with your bicycle.
- Remove the nut and washer(s) from the left end of the axle, the end opposite of the sprockets.
- Put the ezHitch on the left side of the axle.
- Reinstall the nut and washer(s) onto the axle.
- Tighten the nut to the bicycle manufacturer’s recommended torque.
Warnings
Make sure to follow these warnings when using the Thule Axle Mount ezHitch:
- The quick-release knob must be tightened on the quick-release skewer completely with at least two screw threads showing past the end of the quick-release knob to ensure the rear wheel of the bicycle does not loosen off.
- Always make sure that the quick-release is correctly attached. An incorrectly tensioned quick-release may lead to accidental loosening of the rear wheel.
- The nut on the rear axle must be tightened by at least 5 full turns to ensure adequate clamping force. You may discard the original washer on some axles to make room for the ezHitch. Check with your bicycle retailer to be certain.
- Depending on the hub type, the existing torque support washer for the hub must stay on the frame. Please follow the assembly instructions for the hub and the manufacturer’s torque specifications when fastening the axle nut.
- If you have an Internally Geared Hub, you will require an Thule Internal Hub Hitch Adapter.
NOTICE
If you have an Internally Geared Hub, you will require an Thule Internal Hub
Hitch Adapter.
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