Carry Freedom Y User manual

a bike trailer revolution
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Y trailer x-large - maximum load 90 kg (200 lbs), with Quick Release axle 50 kg
Y large - Hitch arm load (nose weight): min. 3 kg, max. 10 kg
Welcome...
Thank you for buying a Carry Freedom
trailer. These instrucons will help you get
the most out of your new Y trailer.
Read these instrucons carefully before use.
IMPORTANT:
It is your responsibility to understand
these instrucons. We do not accept
responsibility for how you use, modify,
ride, or load the trailer. You must decide if
what you are doing with the trailer is safe,
within your ability, and within the law.
Please check your highway laws concern-
ing bicycles and trailers.
Y Manual
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1 x tow arm
2 x wheel
2 x velcro load strap
1 x xl-frame with IGUS bearings
2 x frame clamp bolts for tow arm
4 x load bed bolt, nut & washer
1 x xl-load bed
1 x safety pin for chassis / tow arm
2 x QR wheel axle
2 x hub cap
1 x safety strap
2 x deection device
4 x bolts, nuts and washers for
deection device
2 x rear reector with xing screw
2 x front reector with xing screw
1 x bike bracket
1 x QR washer for bike bracket
1 x lollypop elastomer hook with
screw/nut/washer
1 x safety pin for hitch - tractor style
1 x tube cap for frame
1 x Flag-Light Holder with bolt, nut,
washer
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Parts List
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Tools needed for assembly
1 x allen key 4 mm / 5 mm / 6 mm
1 x wrench 10 mm
1 x wrench 13 mm
1 x Philips screwdriver
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Assembly
Fix the frame (#4) to the load bed (#7), using the bolts,
washers and nuts provided (#6). The frame is aached to
the non-griptape side of the loadbed (#7).
Important: We also suggest a drop of oil on the thread to
make the assembly easier.
Slide the tow bar (#1) into the main frame (#4) unl its
hole aligns with the frame hole.
Slide the safety pin (#8) through the frame and tow bar
handle and secure. The tow bar can also be xed to stop
noise using the clamp bolts (#5) on the frame.
Screw the two red reectors (#14) to the load bed.
Screw the two white front reectors (#15) to the load bed.
Fit the red lollypop elastomer (#18) with the safety strap
(#11) to the tow bar end with the screw, washer and
binder bolt.
The safety strap (#11) is used as in drawing 7.
Check the the res to determine the le and right side
wheel. Push the buon on the end of the axle (#9), and
insert into the wheel.
Important!
Grease the axle before inserng into the frame.
Push the axle through the wheel and insert the wheel into
the trailer frame.
Insert a rubber hub cap (#10) to cover the axle end.
Pull at the wheel to ensure it is secure. If not see Adjusng
axle length on Page 6.
The rubber hub caps can fall out but this does not shorten
the bearing life of the wheel, as the inside bearing has the
most strain. Secure the caps with a drop of super glue or
by using a zip e between two opposing spokes.
Flag and Light Holder
This holder (#21) is ed to the road side of the trailer,
using the last side hole on the load bed. The hole is pre-
drilled. Fix a LED-Light to this even if you live in a country
where rear lights are not mandatory. Safety rst. Use a
ag for even beer visibility - 6,5mm ag pole size
Deecon device
The deecon device (#12) consists of two black plasc
wings. Bend them and bolt them to the right and le side
of the load bed using the bolts and nuts (#13) in the box.
The deecon device should be assmbled under the load
bed. See drawing 13
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Hitch
The bike bracket (#16) for your trailer is xed
permanently to your bike. The trailer hooks to this,
and is secured by the safety pin (#19). The bike
bracket will t almost all axle types, both threaded
and quick release.
This bracket uses your exisng quick release
skewer or wheel axle. Avoid removing any exisng
washers or springs of the bike axle assembly. A
washer to centralise the QR axle (#17) on the bike
bracket is included.
The trailer is now assembled. See drawing 13
below. The ag holder is also assembled.
IMPORTANT: Make sure there is at least 4 mm
thread on your QR skewer or threaded axle. And use
the safety strap as shown in drawing 6.
Be careful that the hitch does not aect the func-
on of the axle assembly.
IMPORTANT: Aer cycling for 1 km inspect the
hitch to make sure it is secure, has not twisted, and
the wheel has not moved.
Loading the Y
The Y trailer can accept most loads. You can bolt
containers directly to the frame or load bed, strap
things down, or t a box with our box quick release
system.
Loading directly - Any load can be ed down onto
the an slip surface of the load bed. The four holes
in the load bed can be used as e down points, as
can the aluminium frame below the load bed. Regu-
larly check the load is secure and has not slipped.
Bags - Most bags or suitcases can be strapped
directly to the load bed using the enclosed straps.
Waterproof Ortlieb Rack Packs can clip directly to
the load bed, the 48 l for the Y small, and the 90 l
for the Y large. Carradice of Nelson make a special
Y-Bag for Carry Freedom Y small. See www.ortlieb.
com or www.carryfreedom.com for more details.
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Boxes
Many at boomed boxes will t. The maximum
normal box footprint is around 450 x 900 mm for
the Y small and 600 x 900 mm for the Y large.
1/4 Euro Pallet boxes are 60 cm long and 40 cm
wide and t the small Y trailer.
1/2 Euro Pallet boxes are 80 cm long and 60 cm
wide and t the large Y trailer.
A box can be bolted permanently to the Y or ed
with our box quick release. The center of the box
should lie ahead of the trailer axle, and the front of
the box must be clear of your bicycles wheel.
To t a box permanently secure it, in at least four
points, as close to its corners as praccal. Boxes
may need penny washers ed to stop the bolt
pulling through the box’s base. Secure weak boxes
to the load bed, strong boxes may be bolted direc-
tly to the frame.
Box Quick Release
This simple system allows at boomed hard
body boxes to aach and detach from the Y trailer
quickly and easily. For this funcon you will need
the oponal QR-Box Feet Set (Part No. 300298).
Fing
The load bed should be posioned so that the box
sits centrally between the two wheels. Mark the
rough centre of the load beds four holes.
Remove the trailer and drill four 6mm holes. Bolt
the locaon feet to the box using the following
sequence:
IN bolt-washer-box-washer-foot-nut OUT
Using
Fit the two load straps to the le and right load bed
holes. Place the box so the four feet sit in the four
load bed holes. Secure the box with the straps.
The straps will retain any lid on the box.
Loading Rules
IMPORTANT: Do not carry more than 90 kg (200
lbs) of luggage when cycling. Make sure the load
is distributed evenly. Keep the trailers centre of
gravity lower than 60 cm, and in front of the trailer
axle. Too far forward and hitch will be overloaded.
Too far back and the trailer will lose tracon on
the road.
The hitch-arm load (nose weight) must be within
this range: 3 kg to 8 kg (Y small) - 3 kg to 10 kg (Y
large)
Cycle slower, as you carry more and always make
sure your load is secure, and that nothing can catch
in the wheels, or drag on the ground.
Adjust tyre pressures to match the load, higher
pressures for heavier loads. 30 psi is normally
about right. If the trailer is bouncing or skipping as
you ride then the tyre pressure is too high.
No rigid load should be closer than 25 mm to any
wheel, and no exible load should be closer than
50 mm to any wheel.
IMPORTANT: Never use the trailer to carry chil-
dren or live animals.
Adjusng axle length
If an axle is too short the wheel and axle will fall o,
if the axle is too long the wheel will rale against
the frame, it is beer to be too long than too short.
To adjust the axle length, t a 10 mm spanner to
the ats at the end of the axle and a 19 mm span-
ner to the lock nut at the other end. Twist the lock
nut to lengthen or shorten the axle. Adjust by small
increments only, checking the axle in the frame
unl it’s secure and does not rale excessively.
This is important when using the small rubber
washers we include to reduce noise and to protect
the bearings.
Recheck the length at regular intervals.
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QR Box Feet Set Opon (Part No. 300298)

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Maintenance...
IMPORTANT:
The Y trailer needs very lile maintenance, however
its reliability and length of service can be dramacally
improved by the following:
DO THIS:
Clean and grease the axle shas, or else they rust in
place.
NEVER DO THIS:
Never store the trailer with axles in the frame, con-
densaon can cause them to rust in place.
NEVER DO THIS:
Never grease or oil the hitch. Grease aracts grit and
shortens the hitches life.
DO THIS:
Check wheel condion regularly.
DO THIS:
Check to see if the red Lollypop on the hitch is in
good condion, are there any tears?
DO THIS:
Check regularly if any of the nuts or bolts on the
trailer are loose?
DO THIS:
Inspect oen for any signs of damage to the frame or
load bed.
Warning: Read this before use!
Your bike
Make sure your bike is suitable for use with this
trailer. Check your bicycle manual to see if trailer use
has been excluded. If you are not sure, contact your
local bicycle dealer.
Check your bike, your trailer and
especially your brakes before every
journey.
Trailer use
Be warned that you need to be careful: Bikes handle
dierently when pulling a trailer. The braking dis-
tance will be longer than usual, especially when the
road is wet. The space needed to turn a corner will
be more than you are used to.
Lights and reectors
We sell Carry Freedom Trailers throughout the
world. In the global market there are many laws
and regulaons about lights and reectors. We
have tested the trailers against the German Law on
lights and reectors. The German Law is one of the
toughest, so we think this will work in many other
countries BUT you must check your transport laws
in your country and change any reectors that do
not conform to the law. In many countries rear lights
are mandatory, which is why we supply a ag-light
holder (but not the light!). There are many LED lights
made for seat posts that will work with the holder.
The deecon device and the safety strap are not
required by law throughout the world. They do make
a lot of sense, so we suggest you use them. You are
responsible for using them when mandatory.
Safety rst
The Y trailer has been tested and conforms to the
European DIN EN 15198 for bicycle load trailers.
The tesng was done by velotech.de in Germany.
Remember! A lot of commonsense should be used
when carrying loads. Be safe and have fun!
Opons ...
Handcart Handle - for Y trailer (small and large): An
adjustable handle that pins to the right hand Y trailer
arm. This allows you to walk with the Y trailer while
keeping the load bed level. It does not need to be
removed for cycling. The handle also has a foot to
keep the trailer level.
Extension Arm - Long Arm for towing bicycles, surf-
boards, canoes and kayaks. Available in two lengths:
a) +0.5 m for loads up to 1.8 m (about 5  10) long
b) +0.9 m for loads up to 2.5 m (about 8  2) long
Comes with a Lollypop Elastomer and safety splint.
Replaces the standard Y trailer tow bar.
Looong Arm for towing bicycles, suroards, canoes
and kayaks up to 6 meters (19  8) long. Comes
with 2 x 1.5 meter (4  11) long tow bars, which bolt
together to make the tow bar 3 meters (9  10) long.
These 2 bars can be cut down for specic use.
Wide Axle Beam - Will bolt to any exisng Y trailer
(without any modicaon needed) to give an axle
beam width of 85 or 105 cm. The normal width is 50
cm for the Y small and 65 cm for the Y large. Mainly
used for Kayaks and canoes when extra width is
needed.
Y-Surf - Fits on a Y Large Trailer. Can carry surf
or paddle boards, kayaks, ladders or even a cello.
Longer loads may need a longer tow arm.
Fender Set - The heavy duty fenders, made of sheet
aluminium, t the Y large and are perfect for those
needing rain protecon in hardcore situaons.
Folding boxes - The Carry Freedom folding box is
robust and versale. It folds small when not in use.
It’s perfect for that shopping trip.
Cargo straps - Carry Freedom cam straps for keeping
the most dicult loads safe and sound.
And lots more....!

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Check out the other trailers in the Carry Freedom
porolio:
The LEAF - a shopping travel trailer, light and
foldable.
Our trailers are ...
Ecient
A bicycle trailer is more ecient than a
rucksack or panniers. Trailers isolate your
bike from the load so you don’t waste energy
wiggling the load.
Safe
A bicycle towing a bicycle trailer handles
normally. It corners predictably, and remains
manoeuvrable.
Praccal
Bicycle trailers are easier to live with. They’re
easy to pack, convenient to hitch, and light to
walk with. Our trailers also aen easily for
storage.
Alternave
A bike/trailer combinaon is a good addion
to your car and public transport, oering
another way to carry.
Car Free
Every journey with a trailer is a journey
without a car. By making “stu carrying by
bike” easy, we encourage more cycle journeys.
Frequently our trailers are the last step for
people to stop depending on their car.
German Bike Magazine
Best price / performance ratio
UK Bike Magazine
Best buy
UK Bike Magazine
Best product award
ISPO Munich
Brand New Award
German independent bicycle group
Ethic award for Bamboo Trailer
Need more informaon?
Go to the website
At www.carryfreedom.com
you will nd this and more:
Technical Informaon
We try to cover all your quesons and have
a large FAQ. Also check the Downloads Page.
Contact us if anything is sll unclear.
Blog
Read about all the weird and wacky things
that happen here at Carry Freedom. See who
is travelling the world, climbing the mountains
and riding the waves on a bike with a Carry
Freedom trailer.
Dealer list
Find out where your nearest dealer is.
History
Read about how the company started in a
chicken shed on a farm not far from Glasgow,
Scotland. And how it grew.
Environment
Learn about how Carry Freedom and USED
support projects and people that are changing
the world. Car Free is not just a slogan, it’s a
philosophy.
Thanks for listening!
Contact: USED GmbH - Am Bahnhof 3
49610 Quakenbrück - Germany
Tel. [phone] - [email protected]om