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First bike ride on the Copilot 3
The time has come. Your first experience on your own Copilot 3! Whatever bike ride
you do, your safety comes first! If it is your first time cycling on a Huka tandem,
you might have to get used to it. The most important tip we can give you is that
you have to relax as much as possible while cycling. To make sure everything goes
as smooth as possible, we give you some instructions.
Safe on the road
Besides your skill on the Copilot 3, which will improve as you use it, it is important
that your tandem is in optimal condition when you hit the road. We recommend
that you take the following aspects into account:
•Before each use, check the condition and operation of the brakes, tyres,
lights, rims and steering system.
•The Copilot 3 must not be driven alone from the front position. From the
rear seat, the vehicle can be driven by one person, if the hand brakes are
fitted to the rear wheel.
•The main driver must be at least 16 years old and must be able to see over
the front driver.
•Please note that the braking characteristics change and that the braking
distance can increase with, for example, a slippery road surface and/or
greater user weight.
•Make sure that any luggage is well secured and cannot move around.
•Ride on flat and firm surfaces and avoid deep potholes, high thresholds,
puddles of water and slopes with a gradient of more than 8%.
•Ride at an appropriate speed on wet or slippery surfaces, slopes or
precipices. Avoid bumping into kerbs.
ADVICE FROM MILAN Make sure that the handlebars and the saddle for
the main driver and the co-driver are well adjusted before you start
cycling so that the right position is adopted on the bike. On your first bike
ride, make sure the front handlebars are fixed.
