HOW TO – HOOKABIKE

Posted by pushcomponents

On 27. August 2018

Video

How to mount the HOOKABIKE correctly

In this video, chief developer Lenz explains how to attach the HOOKABIKE correctly to your rucksack and how to attach the bike to the HOOKABIKE. The result is impressive: suddenly you have your hands free when carrying your bike and your back no longer hurts, no matter how long the climb takes.

Written tutorial

How to attach the HOOKABIKE correctly

Videos are not your thing? Here we explain you step-by-step how to attach the Hookabike correctly to your backpack and bike and then place the bike securely on your back. Finally, we also have a special tip for you.

Step 1

Attach base plate

Attach the base plate to your backpack straps using the Velcro straps.
TIP: For backpacks with additional straps, the base plate is positioned underneath.

Step 2

Frame strap

Attach the frame strap to the down tube, about 15 cm in front of the bottom bracket. The silver pin must point horizontally to the left.
TIP: Vary the position of the strap for the perfect balance of your bike on your back.

Step 3

Position to lift

Grab your bike from the left side by the fork and crank.
TIP: Turn the left pedal down before you grab the crank. If your bike is too heavy this way, you can also grab the bike by the seat tube.

Step 4

Lifting the bike

Lift it over your head.
TIP: When lifting it over your head, make sure that the silver peg is centered above you.

Step 5

Hanging your bike

Put your bike on your shoulders. When you feel the silver pin on the back of your neck, you are exactly in the middle. Now let your bike slide down into the guide of the plate.
TIP: If you're not sure whether you've already hit it, continue to hold your bike by the crank with your right hand and check with your left hand whether the peg has engaged in the plate.

Now you're ready to go.

Enjoy the carry and the trail afterwards!

For pros

EXTRA TIP

For the perfect trail you have to cross a huge mountain pine field or you've always wanted to climb through a narrow rock chimney on your bike? Ok, then mount your bike vertically. No problem with HOOKABIKE, it always holds your bike securely on your back. You still have your hands free for climbing, gesticulating, taking photos, peeing..

All you have to do is change the position of the frame strap:

> Front wheel upwards: Belt approximately in the middle of the down tube
> Rear wheel upwards: Strap to the seat tube