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1 Parkify the Planet Tha
Parkify the Planet Thank you for purchasing a WIKE About our company WIKE began building bicycle trailers in 1993 with production taking place in the basement of a home in downtown Guelph . These trailers were sold at the farmers market on Saturday mornings and the design incorporated a flip - over tow bar that allowed the trailer to be used as a cart when not connected to a bicycle. Over the next ten years many other unique features were designed into the WIKE such as the fast folding, poly floo r , push button wheels, hide - a - way screen, adjustable pushing ba r , retractable stroller wheel, jogging wheel, and parking brakes. These features and the WIKE shape are covered by over a half a dozen patents worldwide which make your trailer unique and original. The word “ WIKE ” comes from “ W agon” and “

2 Bike”. All of the Moonlite mo
Bike”. All of the Moonlite models are still made in Guelph and sold on Saturdays at the Guelph Farmers Market but the advent of the Internet allowed us to reach more customers and sell around the world. W e se r vice all of the products that we sell and in the unlikely event that you have a problem wit h you r traile r jus t send an e - mail wit h a picture or description of y and we will send you the materials requires to make the repai r . W e hope that you enjoy the time spent with your trailer and that your a dventures with your WIKE are happy and safe. Contents W a r nings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 Frame Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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. . . . . . . . 3 Body Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 T railer Assembly Inst r uctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6 Conve r ting T railer to W alker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operating Inst r uctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Mounting Bicycle Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . .

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Options Push - bar Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Brake Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Stroller Wheel Opti on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Helmet Relief Cushion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Jogging Wheel Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15 10 Point Pre - Ride Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5 Strap Adjustments . . . .
Strap Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 W a r ranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover W ARNINGS! Make sure wheels are held securely; you should not be able to pull out wheels once locked to trailer. Improperly installed wh eels can fall off, causing accident and serious injury. Only use dished, 20 x 1.75 wheels supplied with Wike. Do not operate with tires inflated above 35 p.s.i. Other wheels could cause trailer tip over, resulting in accident and serious injury to cyclist and passengers. Always check that the tow bar is properly installed and locked before each use. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death. Child and cyclist must wear helmets when trailering, Helmets can prevent or significantly reduce head injury in event of acci dent. Do not o

6 perate trailer without hitch safety stra
perate trailer without hitch safety strap properly installed. A dangl ing safety strap can catch spokes and damage rear wheel of bike and cause an accident resulting in serious injury. Hitch must be secure against drop - out and not in contact with racks, bags, or fittings. Inspect hitch and tow bar frequently for damage or loose fasteners. Interfering parts or damaged hitch can cause accident resulting in serious injury. Do not use or store trailer at temperatures below 32° Fahrenheit as hitch rubber flex connector can become brittle and possib ly break, causing accident resulting in serious injury. Refrain from folding plastic windows in sub - zero temperatures. Trailer with damaged or ripped fabric components can allow harmful contact between child and spinning spokes or moving pavement, and cause serious injury. Repair damaged components. Never allow a child or adolescent to pull your trailer. They may lack the necessary physical ability and experience to operat e safely. Your Wike trailer is only intended for use wi

7 th pedal - powered cycles; never pull it
th pedal - powered cycles; never pull it with a mot orized vehicle, as the increased acceleration and speed could damage the trailer or cause the trailer to tip. Towing a child off road can be especially dangerous. Bumps or irregularities could cause tip over and serious injury to the bicyclist or passen ger, or damage to the trailer. A void towing your trailer over curbs: rider must dismount and walk over large curbs. If you must traverse stairs, have the children get out of the trailer and disconnect it from the bike: carefully roll your trailer and bike, independentl y , up or down the stairs. Never take your bike or trailer on escalators WAR NIN G! T railers can tip over causing damage to trailer and serious inju r y to cyclist or passengers. A VOID causes of tip ove r , especially: • children leaning or boun cing. • taking turns too fast • sharp swe r ving • reverse ban

8 ked turns • improper wheel ins
ked turns • improper wheel installation • improper tire inflation • hitting potholes, curbs, other obstructions IM PORTANT The trailer seat is intended only for children old enough to wear a helme t ad sit upright by themselves unassisted. Y our child must have enough neck strength to hold his or her head up while trailering . SPECIAL NEEDS MODELS CAUTION! CANOPY SAFETY DO NOT OPERATE BICYCLE TRA ILER WITH CANOPY RETRACTED AS THIS MAY RESULT IN FINGERS GETTING CAUGHT IN THE WHEELS! TIGHTEN AND SECURE THE VELCRO STRAPS BEFORE ZIPPING UP THE CANOPY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 1 6. 17. 1.Front Hoop 2.Reflector Bracket 3.Rear Hoop 4.Basket Bar 5.Basket Hinge 6.Walker Bracket 7.Tire 8. Rim 9.Push Button Hub 10.Tow Bar Pivot 11.Foot Well 12.Tow Bar 13.Trans Axle 14.Base Frame 15.Axle 1

9 6.Folding Bar 17.Folding Hinge FRAM
6.Folding Bar 17.Folding Hinge FRAME BODY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 10. 12. 13 . 14. 15. 1 6. 1.Brim 2.Top 3.Shoulder 4.Sliders 5.Flag Loop 6.Trunk 7.Wheel Reflector 8.Button Cover 9.Tow Bar Bracket 10.Bike Hitch 11.Safety Strap 12.Foot 13.Under - Seat Storage 14.Toy Pockets 15.Side Retainers 16.Screen Retainers Assembly Inst r uctions 1. Your WIK E is full y assembled, al l yo u hav e to d o i s attac h the to w ba r and wheel s plus inser t th e flag. 2 . Open trailer by first lifting the yellow back and then pushing folding bar down into black plastic re ceiver. Remove wheels from inside of tailer Parts List: Bike hitches (2) Hitch Pins (2) Button covers (2) O p e n t r a i 3. Insert locking pin. Lock pin in place with ring by flipping ring over the black plastic receive r . 4. Insert tow bar pin

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in foremost hole in side of traile r . (on left side of trailer). B. Tow Bar Hole C. Wheel Axle Hole 5. Lock pivot pin in place with wire cotter pin. Cotter pin is riveted to frame inside trailer under seat. O p e n t r a B. C. 6. P ush tow bar into tow bar bracket and lock in place with pin. Lock pin in place with wire. 7 . Assemble wheels to trailer by pushing bronze button and inserting axle in chrome receive r . Wheel is proper ly engaged when bronze button pops out. Check to ma ke sure wheel is secured by attempting to remove it. 8. Sub - assemble two piece flag pole then insert assembled flag through loop and into little pocket. D. Flag Loop E. Pole Pocket O p e n t r D. E. Conve r ting T railer to a W alker* 1. Remove pin from tow bar bracket.

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2. Rotate tow bar back and push into walker brack et. Lock tow bar in place with pin. Lock pin in place with wire F. Walker Bracket O p e n t r a i l e r b y f F. * Not Available for Dog Trailer, Special Needs or Softie. Operating Inst r uctions 1. Never leave children unattended in your WIKE. 2. Place helmet and secure on child's head before they enter the vehicle. 3. Never allow children to stand in your WIKE. Y our WIKE will tip over backwards if child stands on seat and leans on the back hoop. 4. Properly inflate tires. T oo much tire pressure will cause your WIKE to bounce excessivel y . T ire pressure should be between 25 and 35 psi, depending on payload. 5. Rememb e r whe n towin g a WIK E tha t you r widt h ha s been increased . Don' t cu t shar p corner s o r

12 attemp t t o pas s through narro
attemp t t o pas s through narro w openings. 6. Exe r cise caution on bumpy or hilly terrain. Although your WIKE has a ve r y low center of gravit y , it can upset. 7. Exe r cise ex treme caution when using as a walker on inclined surfaces or on windy days. Use safety strap around your wrist at all times. The foot at the front of the WIKE is Not a Brake. 8. Never operate your WIKE on busy streets. 9. Never travel on four lane roads with your WIKE, regardless of existence of a bike lane. They are too dangerous 10. Y our WIKE may travel on the sidewalk whenever you wish. Howeve r , you must give right of way to all pedestrians 11. Maximum capacity is 100 lbs. 12. Children must be older than one year and able to sit upright with a helmet on their head. 13. The brakes on your bicycle must be in top condition to

13 stop the additional weight of the
stop the additional weight of the traile r . IMPORTANT! USING HITCH The pr oper use of the bicycle hitch is the most important safety aspect of bicycle trailer use. Should your WIKE trailer ever break loose from your bicycle it could head aimlessly into automobile traffic and the occupants could be severely injured or killed. Please inspect your hitch prior to each use and regularly duri ng longer trips until you are confident of its operation and your skill in using it. Never use your trailer if you are not sure of proper hitch use. Please contact us at our website or call our toll free number if you have any questions. 1 866 584 9452 W IKE.CA Always Use Seconda r y safety strap. Mounting Bicycle Hitch You will find your bike hitches in the inside black toy pocket of the trail

14 er. To install hitch on bicycles withou
er. To install hitch on bicycles without quick release. Loosen off nut on the left side of bicycle and insert bike hitch over axle bolt. Replace and tighten nut. If hitch instructions are unclear please call or email for clarification. 1. Rotate skewer arm and loosen nut on chain side of bicycle. Remove skewer from axle and then replace it with bike hitch at dropout. Replace spring and nut on chain side of bicycle and tighten. 2 . Adjust nut to produce the proper resistance while rotating the quick release level fo r ward . 3 . Y ou may need to adjust th e bike hitch to align the holes with the hole in the trailer hitch. O p e n t r a i l e r b y f i 1 866 584 9452 wike@wike.ca Safety 1. Always use both the lap and shoulder belts. 2. Helmets must be used at all ti mes. 3. Do not use trailer on busy streets. 4. T o operate as a bicycle traile r , rotate

15 handle down and lock in place
handle down and lock in place with pin, lock pin wire. 5. T o operate as a walke r , rotate handle up and lock in place with pin, lock pin in place with wire. 6. T o connect to bicycle, position blue WIKE hitch inside bike bracket so holes in bike bracket align with hole in blue hitch. Insert hitch pin up from bottom and lock top in place with wire. W rap seconda r y safety strap around chain stay and attach strap to r ing. 7. Danger : WIK E wil l ti p ove r backward s i f to o muc h weigh t i s placed i n th e rea r o f th e traile r . Neve r allo w childre n t o stan d i n WIKE. 8. The foot on the front of the WIKE is not a brake; WIKE has a tendency to roll in winds and on inclined surfaces when not attached to your bicycle. 9. Do not exceed 15 M.P.H. Braking and handling c control on your

16 bicycle decreases with heavier
bicycle decreases with heavier loads. 10. Do not use as a trailer with infants under the age of 12 months. Bumpy roads should be avoided. 11. Do not exceed payload capacities. 100 lbs. for double trailer and 75 lbs. for single. These weights include luggage. 12. Do not leave children unattended in the WIKE. 13. Y our W ike is constructed with high precision ground bearings which reduce it s rolling resistance t o almost zero. Y our W ike will roll away easily in a light breeze or slight incline. Do not leave it unsecured. Push Bar Option The “Push - Bar Option” consists of a U - shaped push - bar with foam grips, a safety strap, adjusting domes with teeth, adjusting knobs with bolts, two foot pedals, and wheel sprockets. The push - bar comes with either the stroller or jogger option. To adjust the height of the push - bar turn both of the adjusting knobs counter - clockwise t

17 o disengage the teeth, rotate the bar to
o disengage the teeth, rotate the bar to the req uired position and tighten the knobs back up. When folding the WIKE loosen the knobs and rotate push - bar to the rear of the WIKE. Brake Option To install the foot brakes place the pedal over the rear square tube extensions and insert bolt from the wheel si de through pedal and small hole on the square tube. Lock in place with nut on inside of trailer. To install sprocket remove axle from wheel hub, locate sprocket over wheel so clips all fit into spaces of spokes, then push down slowly and squarely until all clips engage the hub. Check that the sprocket is completely engaged on hub. Use a screw driver if needed. Insert axle into receiver hole, make sure that brake pedal is up. Pedal actuator should engage sprocket when brake is applied. St roller Wheel Option The Stroller Wheel option consists of an 8” poly wheel, fork and adjusting knob. T o convert your W ike from a trailer to a stroller please follow

18 the following procedure:
the following procedure: Helmet Relief Cushion 1. Remove pin from inside trailer foot well . 2. Put Stroller wheel pin through front foot and re - insert pin . Adjust shoulder sliders to height of child ’ s shoul de r , feed shou lder strap through ring and clip ring over shoulder slide r . O p e n t Jogging Wheel Option The jogging option consists of a 16” alloy wheel, a 7/16” washe r , and a retaining clip . These parts are in the small black pouch attached to the basket ba r . T o convert your WIKE from a trailer to a jogger please follow the following procedure : 1. Remove the retaining clip (inside the trailer) from the tow - bar pivot. 2. Push the left axle release and partially remove left wheel . 3. Remove tow - bar from receiver and re - engage wheel. Check left wheel is reloc

19 ked. 4. Place toe bar hitch i
ked. 4. Place toe bar hitch in rear bracket. Lock in place with Bicycle Hitch Pin. Lock pin with wire . O p e n 10 point Pre - Ride Check 5. Place tow - bar inside middle bracket. A. M iddle Bracket 6. Lock tow - bar in place in front foot with stroller p in. Lock pin in place with wire . 7. Place wheel over tow - bar pivot pin. Place washer over pivot pin. Lock in place with cotter pin . O p e n t r a i A. 10 - Point Pre - Ride Check 1. T ires are inflated to 25 to 35 psi. 2. Axles are properly secured and checked for locking engagement. 3. T ow bar is properly secured with both pins an d pins are secured with wires. 4. Folding bar is locked in place with pin. 5. Hitch is properly installed and tightened on bicycle frame and bicycle hitch pin has passed through both hol

20 es in bike hitch and hole in
es in bike hitch and hole in blue trailer hitch. Pin is locked in plac e with wire. 6. Seconda r y safety strap is wrapped around the frame and clipped to ring. 7. Flag is in place. 8. Children have helmets on and properly adjusted. 9. All seat beats are properly adjusted and secured. 10. Y our Bicycle brakes are in top working condition. Strap Adjustments Single Occupant Seat Belts Double Occupant Seat Belts Adjust to Shoulder level Replace your trailer hitch every three years! WIKE WARRA NTY Your WIKE is cover ed by a one - year warranty against defects in its manufacture. Contact wicycle.com for replacement or lost parts. Normal wear and tear is not covered. In the event that the assembl y , safet y , or operating instructions are unclea r : Call WIKE headquarters toll - free 1 866 58