English - BOB Trailers and Strollers

YAK/IBEX OWNER’S MANUAL (800) 893-2447 www.bobgear.com 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 2 OMT01C 5. WHEEL REFLECTORS: The trailer comes with two spoke reflectors which mount onto the spokes of the trailer wheel. A) Reflectors should be mounted 90 degrees from the valve stem, Fig. 13. The reflectors should be installed by weaving them through the spokes. The reflectors attach to the spoke with the white slotted attachment "screw", Fig. 14. Remove attaching screw from reflector. Place reflector in position between wheel spokes <strong>and</strong> centered on a spoke approximately 90 degrees from valve stem. B) Install screw, Fig. 14, over spoke <strong>and</strong> into receiving hole of reflector. Using a screwdriver, turn screw 90 degrees clockwise to lock reflector in position. Repeat the above steps for the second reflector to be installed opposite the position of the first reflector. This reflector configuration will keep the trailer wheel balanced <strong>and</strong> vibration free. 6. YAK & IBEX WHEEL INSTALLATION USING QR (FIG. 15): NOTE: Follow all instructions exactly. If you are unsure how to operate the quick release, please consult your bicycle dealer or contact <strong>BOB</strong>. Fig. 15 shows the anatomy of the quick release. A) Remove adjust nut <strong>and</strong> one spring from the quick release. B) Insert the quick release rod through the hole in the axle. C) Install the second spring with the small end pointing towards the hub then install adjust nut. D) Slide wheel into the dropouts, FIG. 16, <strong>and</strong> confirm wheel is centered between the wheel stays. IMPORTANT: The quick release is NOT a nut <strong>and</strong> bolt system. It is a cam-activated tightening mechanism. Tighten the QR as follows: E) Move the QR lever perpendicular (at a 90 degree angle) to the trailer, FIG. 16. F) Turn the adjusting nut until it comes in contact with the trailer dropout. G) Move the quick release lever to the closed position, FIG. 17. The word CLOSE should be clearly visible on the lever <strong>and</strong> it should be parallel to the wheel stay. H) NOTE: It should require considerable pressure to close the lever when it is properly adjusted. If you do not feel this resistance, turn the quick release lever back to the adjusting position, FIG. 16, <strong>and</strong> tighten the adjust nut by h<strong>and</strong> (it is not necessary to use tools) one or two more turns in the clockwise direction then move the quick release lever to the closed position, FIG. 17. When properly adjusted, it requires 80-105 inch - pounds of torque to move the lever to the fully closed position. 7. SAFETY FLAG: IMPORTANT: The flag is extremely important in making you <strong>and</strong> your FIG.10 Attach the fender bracket to the fender with mounting hardware as shown. FIG.7 Axle Washer Upper Axle Bolt Installation. Pivot Bolt FIG.8 FIG.9 Allen Screw Correct orientation of the reflector on the rear fender. FIG.11 Washers Nut Pivot Axle Aligned With holes in Tower. Attachment of fender to trailer frame. trailer visible to others. Always make sure the flag is correctly installed when using your trailer. A) Press the two metal ends (silver) of the flag sections together making sure they insert into one another completely. B) Install completely into the flag tube. On the YAK the flag tube is located on the left side of the cargo stop, FIG. 18. On the IBEX it is located in the middle of the shock tower, FIG. 19. 8. <strong>BOB</strong> QUICK RELEASE (QR) INSTALLATION: IMPORTANT: Bicycle manufacturers use a large Attachment of fender bracket to dropout eyelet. variety of components <strong>and</strong> materials to build their bikes <strong>and</strong> the thickness of the rear wheel dropouts vary greatly. It is extremely important to have your <strong>BOB</strong> QR sized to the appropriate length <strong>and</strong> correctly installed on your bike. Please note the dropout inside dimension assumes that the dropouts are firmly pressed against the hub axle over locknuts, alleviating any gap between the two <strong>and</strong> allowing for an accurate measurement. The QR's primary role is to secure the rear wheel to your bike, <strong>and</strong> secondarily, it is the structural link between the bike <strong>and</strong> trailer. For a QR to work properly, the QR rod must extend past the dropout on the derailleur side by a minimum of 3/8 FIG.13 inch (10mm) <strong>and</strong> maximum of 3/4 inch (19mm). Fig. 20 shows the anatomy of the <strong>BOB</strong> Quick Release. Wheel reflector correctly positioned. A) Remove the bike's rear QR. Remove the adjust nut <strong>and</strong> one conical spring from the <strong>BOB</strong> QR <strong>and</strong> install into the rear wheel axle hole on the non-derailleur side. B) With the QR cam lever in the closed position (note that "CLOSE" is visible on the cam lever) push the quick release through the bike's rear axle until it contacts the bike frame dropout face. C) Check for a minimum of 3/8 inch (10mm) <strong>and</strong> FIG.14 maximum 3/4 inch (19mm) of threaded rod extending past the dropout face, Fig. 21. IMPORTANT: If the Wheel reflector "screw". amount of rod extending past the dropout face is less than 10mm, you will need a longer quick release. Please consult Adjusting Nut Rod Quick Release Lever the <strong>BOB</strong> Quick Release Model table at the end of this manual to find the correct QR for your bike. If the amount of rod is greater than 19mm, see the next section: FIG.15 "TRIMMING THE <strong>BOB</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ard QR Anatomy. QR ROD". If you do not underst<strong>and</strong> this section, contact your local bike dealer or call <strong>BOB</strong> for help. D) Install the 2nd conical spring onto the QR rod (small hole first) <strong>and</strong> then the adjust nut. E) With the QR lever perpendicular (at a 90 degree angle) to the frame, Fig. 22, tighten the adjusting nut clockwise until it is snug against the dropout face. F) Move the QR lever until "CLOSE" is visible on the lever, Fig. 23, <strong>and</strong> it is parallel to the frame. IMPORTANT: for highest strength, it should require considerable pressure to close the QR lever when it is properly adjusted <strong>and</strong> tightened. G) If you do not feel this resistance turn the quick release lever back to the adjusting position, Fig. 22. Tighten the QR adjust nut by h<strong>and</strong> (it is not necessary to use tools) one or two more turns in the clockwise direction. Proper adjustment requires 80 to 105 inch - pounds of torque to move the lever to the fully "CLOSED" position. 9. TRIMMING THE <strong>BOB</strong> QR ROD: If your QR rod measurement (see above section, step "C") exceeds 3/4 inch (19mm), proceed with the following: A) If your measurement is 25 mm (for example), subtract 19 mm (max. length) to determine length of rod to be cut. (25 - 19 = 6mm.) As a general rule, it is recommended to maximize the length of the rod. B) Thread a 5mm x .8mm nut or threading die onto the QR rod past the area to be cut. (after trimming the QR rod, the nut / die will clean up the threads Conical Springs FIG.12 FIG.16 QR lever perpendicular to drop out face. FIG.17 QR lever closed. Cam Housing when it is removed). C) Clamp the QR rod in a vise, being careful not to damage the threads,Fig. 24. D) Measure from the tip of the QR rod <strong>and</strong> cut the rod with a metal cutting saw. E) Using a file, shape the end of the rod into a conical shape. F) Remove the nut (or die) <strong>and</strong> verify the QR rod has been cut to the proper length by repeating steps B <strong>and</strong> C in the previous section then complete QR installation by following steps D through G in previous section. 10. TRAILER ATTACHMENT: Now that the <strong>BOB</strong> quick release is correctly installed, attach the trailer to the quick release. To do this correctly, follow the steps below: A) The stainless steel pivoting <strong>BOB</strong>BINS on the quick release skewer are asymmetrical as shown in Fig. 20. This asymmetrical design allows the <strong>BOB</strong>BINS to be reversed, allowing for a variance of approximately 13mm in outside dimensional span of the bike's dropouts. B) With the bike stabilized <strong>and</strong> the trailer unloaded, check the fit between the fork hooks <strong>and</strong> the slots of the <strong>BOB</strong>BINS. It is easiest to do this with the bike in the upright-position <strong>and</strong> trailer straight behind the bike. St<strong>and</strong> on the left side of the bike facing towards the trailer. Allow the bike seat to rest against your FIG.18 YAK flag tube. FIG.19 IBEX flag tube. hip. Bend at the hips <strong>and</strong> lift trailer with both h<strong>and</strong>s, Fig. 25, <strong>and</strong> place the fork hooks on the quick release <strong>BOB</strong>BINS. If the hooks do not fit into the <strong>BOB</strong>BIN slots by slightly exp<strong>and</strong>ing or compressing the fork, it will be necessary to reverse the <strong>BOB</strong>BINS. Fig. 26 shows a situation where the hooks do not fit easily <strong>and</strong> the <strong>BOB</strong>BINS need to be reversed. C) With the quick release installed, <strong>and</strong> using a 4mm Allen wrench, remove the <strong>BOB</strong>BIN retaining screws, Fig. 20, on both the left <strong>and</strong> right sides. Remove the <strong>BOB</strong>BINS <strong>and</strong> reverse them noting the position of the lock <strong>and</strong> flat washers. D) With the <strong>BOB</strong>BINS reversed, reinstall the retaining screws <strong>and</strong> lock washers. Tighten the Lock Flat Washer Washer Retaining Screw FIG.20 Bobbin <strong>BOB</strong> QR Anatomy. Lever Conical Springs retaining screws securely. E) Attach the trailer by aligning the slots of the <strong>BOB</strong>BINS with the slots in the fork hooks. Fig. 27 shows the fork hooks correctly installed on the <strong>BOB</strong>BINS. F) With the trailer hooks placed on the bobbins, insert the pin in the hole in the front edge of the hook. Slide the pin under the bobbin <strong>and</strong> into the hole in the back edge of the hook. Rotate the pin up, toward the button head post on the hook. To secure the pin, it is necessary to press it downward <strong>and</strong> toward the hook. When properly installed, the pin fits between the hook <strong>and</strong> the head on the button head post, as shown in Fig. 28. The rubber lanyard retains the pin when not installed. IMPORTANT: The pins are CRITICAL to keeping the trailer attached to the <strong>BOB</strong> Quick Release. Inspect pins for proper installation every time you ride. Incorrectly installed pins can allow the trailer to detach from the bicycle <strong>and</strong> cause a severe accident. Please see your dealer or call <strong>BOB</strong> if you do not underst<strong>and</strong> the pin installation procedure. 11. SHOCK STIFFNESS ADJUSTMENT (IBEX ONLY): The IBEX trailer has three shock stiffness settings depending on the weight of the load you are carrying. It is important to correctly adjust the shock each time you change the load in the trailer to keep from bottoming out the suspension system. Repeated bottoming out of the suspension system will shorten the life of the trailer frame, FIG.21 swing arm, <strong>and</strong> shock assembly. To adjust the suspension stiffness proceed as follows: Measuring threaded QR rod extending past drop A) Unweight the trailer wheel by lifting the out face. The QR must be in the closed position. Rod Adjusting Nut Flat Lock Washer Washer Bobbin Retaining Screw

YAK/IBEX OWNER’S MANUAL (800) 893-2447 www.bobgear.com 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 3 OMT01C trailer by the frame. This should be done with the trailer empty. B) Fully depress the shock adjustment button on the right side, Fig. 29. C) While holding down the button, slide the shock to the desired setting. D) Release the button <strong>and</strong> pull swing arm back <strong>and</strong> forth until the button snaps into place. Position 1 (forward most position) is the softest setting <strong>and</strong> Position 3 (rearward most position) is the stiffest. As a general rule use the following guidelines when setting up the suspension system: Position 1: 0 - 25 lbs (0 -11 kg) of cargo. Position 2: 25 - 45 lbs (11 - 20 kg) of cargo. Position 3: 45 - 70 lbs (20 -32 kg) of cargo. 12. DRY SAK: Loading tips: Make sure all sharp objects are covered to prevent punctures of the DRY SAK wall. Place heaviest objects in the bottom for maximum stability. Closing procedure to insure DRY SAK is watertight: A) Load Bag, Fig.30 B) Bring the 2 black plastic strips together at the rim of the SAK. C) Roll strips together as you would a paper bag <strong>and</strong> synch tight with the end buckles. D) Connect center buckle over the 2 h<strong>and</strong>les <strong>and</strong> synch tight. Securing in trailer: E) Place black section of SAK towards rear. Hook spider bungee to frame tubes <strong>and</strong> / or bungee hooks to retain DRY SAK cargo. PARKING TIPS • If possible park your bike <strong>and</strong> trailer on level ground. • Rest trailer on a curb against the parking skid (FIG. 1) lean it against a building, fence, or sign • PARK MODE: Fig. 31 shows the bike <strong>and</strong> trailer in “Park Mode”. Turn the bike 90 degrees to the trailer with h<strong>and</strong>lebars turned 90 degrees to the bike. Lower trailer frame to the ground, contacting the parking skid (FIG. 1) <strong>and</strong> the trailer will st<strong>and</strong> up on its own. NOTE: This feature works best when the trailer is loaded <strong>and</strong> does not work on all bikes. • To "un-park" your bike, place one h<strong>and</strong> on the h<strong>and</strong>lebars, <strong>and</strong> one h<strong>and</strong> on the seat while walking forward <strong>and</strong> pulling the seat towards you as the trailer will stabilize in the horizontal position. • A st<strong>and</strong>ard kick st<strong>and</strong> for your bicycle works well in most circumstances to keep the bike <strong>and</strong> trailer upright. FIG.26 Bobbin spacing does not align with hook spacing. Bobbins must be reversed for proper alignment. FIG.22 QR lever perpendicular to drop out face. FIG.23 QR lever closed. FIG.24 QR with die in place <strong>and</strong> clamped for cutting. FIG.25 Correct position for bike <strong>and</strong> trailer attachment. FIG.27 Fork hooks correctly aligned <strong>and</strong> installed on bobbins. Pin FIG.28 Pin Correctly Installed. FIG.30 Button Head Post Bobbin Lanyard Dry SAK closing sequence. Hook CAUTION: A small percentage of bike's rear derailleurs are positioned such that when parked, the fork of the YAK contacts the derailleur pivot housing. Fig. 2 Verify with a friend that there is adequate clearance before leaning the bike <strong>and</strong> trailer completely over in park mode. Note: reversing the installation of the QR (install from the drive side / right side of bike) helps eliminate this problem. <strong>BOB</strong> TRAILERS assumes no responsibility for bent derailleurs that result from the owner neglecting to check for proper clearance prior to utilizing "PARK MODE". LIMITED WARRANTY <strong>BOB</strong> <strong>Trailers</strong> Inc. takes pride in its workmanship <strong>and</strong> strives to manufacture the best products possible. Therefore, we warranty our YAK <strong>and</strong> IBEX trailers against defects in material <strong>and</strong> workmanship subject to the conditions listed below. Since no product is indestructible, it does not cover defects attributable to or resulting from normal wear, abuse or alteration. <strong>BOB</strong> <strong>Trailers</strong>, Inc. warrants original parts of FIG.31 FIG.29 Position 3 Shock adjustment button. Shock adjustment button in Position 1 Trailer & h<strong>and</strong>lebars are 90 degrees to the bike. Parking position. Note: correct direction to turn the h<strong>and</strong>lebars is towards the trailer. <strong>BOB</strong> <strong>Trailers</strong> products to be free from defects in materials <strong>and</strong> workmanship subject to the following conditions <strong>and</strong> limitations: • Frame is warranted for five years. • Components are warranted for one year. • Warranty is only valid for the original purchaser. • Proof of purchase is required to exercise this warranty. • Labor <strong>and</strong> transportation are not included. • Normal wear, neglect, abuse, accidents, improper assembly or maintenance, or the installation of parts or accessories not compatible with the original intended use of the trailer, as sold, are not covered by this warranty. • Warranty claims must be made through an authorized dealer. • This warranty is limited to the replacement of the defective part. <strong>BOB</strong> <strong>Trailers</strong> shall in no event be responsible for consequential or special damages. • This limited warranty is the only express or implied warranty applicable to <strong>BOB</strong> <strong>Trailers</strong>. Any implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability <strong>and</strong> fitness shall be limited in scope <strong>and</strong> duration in accordance with this limited warranty. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Part Service Period** B.O.B QR Check tightness Every ride Check for wear & damage Monthly QR <strong>BOB</strong>BINS Check retaining screw tightness Every ride Remove <strong>and</strong> clean bushing Monthly Replace As needed Hub Bearings Check for smooth rotation Monthly replace* As needed Retaining Pins Inspect Every ride Tire Check Pressure Weekly Inspect for damage Monthly Fork Check pivot screw tightness Weekly Fork Bushings Check for looseness* Yearly Wheel True* As needed Wheel QR Check tightness Every ride IBEX only Swingarm pivot Check retaining bolt tightness Weekly Upper Shock bolt Check bolt tightness Weekly *We recommend this service be performed by a trained bicycle mechanic at a professional bicycle dealership. This requires special tools <strong>and</strong> skill. **May require more frequent service if you ride in wet, s<strong>and</strong>y, or dusty conditions. All the above frequencies are intended as guidelines. Depending on where you ride <strong>and</strong> your riding style, these services may need to be performed more frequently. Trailer Model IBEX / IBEX PLUS YAK / YAK PLUS TRAILER/BIKE COMPATIBILITY Bicycle Dropout A - Dropout Spacing Compatibility Included <strong>BOB</strong> Quick Release Included <strong>BOB</strong> Fork B - Fork Clearance Wheel Diameter Range 126.5 - 140mm St<strong>and</strong>ard QR St<strong>and</strong>ard 360mm* 20" - 27" YAK 28 / YAK 28 PLUS 126.5 - 140mm St<strong>and</strong>ard QR 28 420mm** 20" - 28" IBEX 28 / IBEX 28 PLUS YAK PLUS SANTANA 160mm Santana QR Santana 360mm* 20" - 27" Please note there are some bikes that have 145mm dropout spacing. We make a 145mm QR for use with these bikes. The 145mm QR is compatible with the IBEX, IBEX Plus, YAK, YAK Plus, YAK 28 <strong>and</strong> YAK 28 Plus. * Fits 20", 26" & 700C wheels without fenders ** intended for bikes with 28" wheels or bikes with 700c/27" wheels <strong>and</strong> full wrap fenders <strong>and</strong> reflectors