How to Safely Carry Passengers on the Quick Haul
The Quick Haul’s extra-strong, extra-long rear rack is optimized to carry one passenger, in or out of a child seat. To do so safely, you’ll need to follow two principles:
Understand and respect the bike’s passenger-carrying limits, and select the appropriate passenger accessories for your needs.
Read on to learn more about carrying passengers on the Quick Haul.
What is the Quick Haul’s Max Gross Vehicle Weight?
The Quick Haul’s Max Gross Vehicle Weight (MGVW) is 150 kg (330 lb).
MGVW is the maximum weight that a bike has been designed to carry safely. The weight of the Bicycle* + Accessories + Rider(s)** + Cargo + Trailer*** must be less than the MGVW for safe riding.
*Bicycle = Refers to weight of the bike plus battery(ies)
**Rider(s) = Refers to weight of the cyclist and any passengers
***Trailer = Refers to weight of the trailer with no braking system AND weight of any cargo or passenger(s) on the trailer. Trailers with a braking system should not be included in the MGVW calculation.
For reference, the Quick Haul weighs just under 23 kg (51 lb).
How much passenger weight can I carry on the Quick Haul?
The Quick Haul’s rear Atlas Q Rack is rated to 50 kg (110 lb). That means the rack has been tested and proven reliable up to that load limit.
To determine how much passenger weight you can carry, please follow these two steps:
Step 1: Make sure the rear rack load is under 50 kg. Keep in mind that this load limit includes the passenger weight plus the weight of any rear rack accessories and cargo.
Step 2: Make sure the total weight of passenger + rider + Quick Haul + any installed accessory + cargo + trailer is under 150 kg.
If you are towing a trailer, don't forget to also subtract the weight of the trailer and any cargo or passenger(s) on the trailer. Please note that trailers with an independent braking system should not be included in the MGVW calculation.
How many passengers can I carry on the Quick Haul?
The Quick Haul can safely carry one (1) passenger, in or out of a child seat. The passenger must be carried on the rear rack.
What is the Tern Passenger System?
It’s a framework that includes all our passenger-carrying accessories, and always requires four elements plus an optional fifth element in order to safely carry passengers:
- Seating: Purpose-built rear seating, chosen according to the passenger's needs
- Handhold: Something for the passenger to hold on to, other than the bike itself
- Foot support: Fixed platforms or dedicated foot pegs on both sides of the bike
- Foot and leg protection: Something to prevent feet and legs from getting caught in the spinning wheel
- Double kickstand (optional): Dual-leg kickstand with a wide stance that keeps a bike standing firmly on the ground, providing extra stability when loading and unloading a young passenger
Suggested Passenger Setups
1 young kid
See child seat manufacturer's age and weight recommendations
- Seating: 1 compatible child seat*
- Double kickstand (optional): DuoStand
*Child seats should always include the required elements for safe passenger carrying: seating, safety harness, foot support, foot and leg protection.
1 big kid
Big kid: Has outgrown the child seat and can sit unaided
- Seating: Clubhouse Seat Pad plus Clubhouse Backrest
- Handhold: Clubhouse Mini (add bar tape for extra grip and comfort)
- Foot support: Sidekick Footrests
- Foot and leg protection: Sidekick Wheel Guard M
- Double kickstand (optional): DuoStand
1 passenger
≥ 36 kg (79 lb)
- Seating + Handhold: Captain's Chair
- Foot support: Sidekick Stirrups (recommended passenger height: 110+ cm or 3’7"+)
- Foot and leg protection: Sidekick Wheel Guard M
- Double kickstand (optional): DuoStand
Weather Protection Options for the Quick Haul
If you regularly carry a young passenger and need a solution for bad weather days, we recommend building the Clubhouse Fort Mini.
The Clubhouse Fort Mini protects your passenger from rain, wind, and UV rays. It fits one kid up to 140 cm (4’6”) tall.
- Clubhouse Mini
- Storm Box Mini
- Storm Shield Mini
- Seating accessory (child seat or Clubhouse Seat Pad plus Clubhouse Backrest)
- DuoStand (optional)
Note: Children can vary widely in maturity and physical development. These passenger weight guidelines represent our recommendations and you should adapt them as needed for the safety of your child. Please ensure your passenger setup is within the weight limits described below. As always, please follow local regulations regarding passengers and safety equipment.
Carrying a Dog on the Quick Haul
Sometimes the family dog needs a ride, too. The Doghouse Mini is a specially-designed solution for carrying small- to medium-sized dogs.
The Doghouse Mini is specially designed to carry dogs up to 13.5 kg (30 lb).
- Clubhouse Mini
- Soft Crate Mini
- Dog Roof Mini
- DuoStand (optional)
Some Friendly Reminders
- Most riders can comfortably carry 80% of their weight. Determine if you are comfortable carrying that much weight.
- Check your local regulations to make sure carrying passengers on a bike is legal in your area.
- Helmets are cool! Rider and passenger(s) are advised to wear an approved helmet.
- Do not leave children unattended on the bike, even if it is on the kickstand.
