Troubleshooting


 Issue Causes Solution
Carrier Bicycle Steering
Wheels do not turn Steering Lock is engaged Unlock steering lock
Leader pulls left or right Tire pressure may be uneven
    Inflate tires to 60-65psi
      ChildPod brake settings may be uneven Reset barrel adjustors at the hub
      Tie Rod steering may be out of alignment Realign Tie Rod steering
      If you've set Tie Rod alignment and alignment is still off... Adjust stem to steerer tube alignment
      Does not turn evenly left to right Tire pressure may be uneven Inflate tires to 60-65psi
      Steering may be out of alignment Realign steering
      Steering Limiter bolt may need to be adjusted Adjust Steering Limiter Bolt
      Wheels stop too far or too close from ChildPod frame Steering Limiter bolt may need to be adjusted Adjust Steering Limiter Bolt
      There is excessive friction turning handlebar left to right Screws for water bottle cage may be turned in too far Add washers, unscrew screws slightly, or remove
      LeaderLink Connection
      Cycle does not clamp onto ChildPod properly Fork dropouts may not be engaged with Steering interface Bridle properly Recouple Cycle to ChildPod
      Brake cables may be running over Steering Interface Bridle Move brake cables below Steering Interface Bridle
      LeaderLink Braking does not couple properly Cable ends may not be seated into barrel adjustors Check that LeaderLink brake cables are seated properly into barrel adjustors
      Cycle may not be fully seated on ChildPod

      Recouple Cycle to ChildPod

      Check that dropouts have properly engaged the Steering Bridle
      Cycle does not slide onto Post smoothly Too much friction between Post and Cycle Too much friction between Post and Cycle
      Ride Quality
      Hard to pedal due to brake friction Parking brake may be on Release parking brake
      ChildPod
      Wheels do not slide onto hub Barrel adjustors are over adjusted Reset barrel adjustors
      Cable ends are not seated into barrel adjustors properly Check cable ends
      Parking brake is engaged Release parking brake
      Wheels do not come off the hub Barrel adjustors are over adjusted Reset barrel adjustor
      Caster Wheels won't go up Only one button is being pressed Press both buttons
      Caster Wheels won't go down No button is being pressed Press in side button
      Hard to control ChildPod in Stroller/Jogger Mode Steering Lock may not be engaged Engage Steering Lock
      Cycle Front Wheel
      Cycle front wheel does not fit Straddle cable is still engaged Release straddle cable
      Straddle cable won't engage when front wheel is installed Cable ends may not be seated into barrel adjustors properly Check cable ends are properly seated into barrel adjustors
      Barrel adjustors may be over-adjusted Reset barrel adjustors
      Cable length may be too short Reset cable length
      Shifting
      Mis-shifting Cable needs tension Adjust cable tension
      Derailleur needs adjustment Adjust derailleur