tern Sidekick Stirrups User Manual

October 30, 2023
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Carrying Rear Passengers

In order to safely transport rear passengers, please check the following points and ensure your bike is equipped with the proper accessories.

Check Local Regulations
** It may be illegal to carry passengers on a bike in your area even if it has been designed or configured to do so. Check your local regulations before carrying passengers.
Check Max Gross Vehicle Weight Limits
**
Please follow and check your bike’s manual for information about maximum gross vehicle weight. (Maximum gross  vehicle weight is the total weight of the bike, rider, passenger, accessories, and cargo.) Most riders can comfortablycarry 80% of their weight. You should determine if you are comfortable carrying that much weight.

Wear a Helmet
Rider and rear passenger(s) are strongly advised to wear an approved helmet.
Do NOT Leave Children Unattended
Do not allow your children to climb onto the bike nor leave your children unattended on the bike, even if it is on the kickstand. Wriggling children can upset the balance of the bike and a fall may result in serious injuries.
Use Proper Equipment
**** The bike needs to have the following accessories installed in order to safely transport rear passenger(s).

  1. Seating. Purpose-built rear seating, chosen according to the passenger’s needs

  2. Handhold. Something for the passenger to hold on to, other than the bike itself
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  3. Foot support. Fixed platforms or dedicated foot pegs on both sides of the bike

  4. Foot and leg protection. Something to prevent feet and legs from getting caught in the spinning wheel
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The illustrations above show a mix of suggested gear to safely carry passengers. Your combination of passenger accessories may differ depending on your needs. To learn more about to safely carry passengers on your bike, visit ternbicycles.com/support.

Follow Installation Procedures

Check to ensure accessories have been correctly installed and securely fastened before riding.
Use Accessories Properly
Our seating accessories are strictly for sitting. Using them to lift the bike will damage the frame and accessory.
Our rear handhold accessories are strictly for passengers to hold. Adding substantial weight on the top of or using the rear passenger handlebars to lift the bike will cause undue stress on the seatpost and handlebar.
Our foot support accessories are strictly for passenger use when SEATED. Standing on them is unsafe and may permanently damage the frame.

What’s Included

  • Sidekick Stirrups
  • Velcro Strap x 4

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The Sidekick Stirrups must be secured with two Velcro Straps at the bottom. Contact your dealer for replacements if needed.

Installation

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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. Tern, the Tern Werd (logotype), the Tern Berd (device) and Sidekick used alone or in combination are trade names, trade devices or registered trademarks of Mobility Holdings, Ltd.
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