Design Bicycle Accessories User Manual

Burley Hitch

Alt Adapter

The Burley Hitch Alt Adapter enables use of the standard hitch on bicycle

frames whose dropouts prevent normal installation of the hitch. The Adapter

replaces your non-drive (left) side axle nut and allows the hitch to be installed

without interfering with the dropout.

Burley offers the Alt Adapter in several configurations; check with your

authorized Burley dealer to ensure that you choose the proper configuration

for your bicycle.

Warning! Burley has engineered its hitches and adapters exclusively for use

with Burley trailers. Use of any Burley hitch or adapter on a non-Burley

trailer may result in an accident and serious injury or death.

Quick Release Adapter Installation

Open QR lever on your rear wheel and remove the adjusting nut from the

opposite side (retain cone spring). In order to use the QR Adapter, your QR

lever must be on the drive (right) side of your rear wheel. If necessary, pull

the QR lever and skewer out of the hub and reinsert from the right side of the

rear wheel.

Cone

spring

Cone

spring

Install the cone springs and thread on the Adapter as shown. Adjust the QR

clamping force by turning the Adapter while holding the QR lever in the open

position. Close the QR lever to secure the rear wheel. When properly

adjusted, the QR lever will leave a clear imprint on the palm of your hand. If

you have any

questions

about using

your QR axle,

please consult

your bicycle

manual or

Burley dealer.

Install the standard hitch (included with your Burley trailer) onto the Adapter

and secure with the provided nut. Tighten to 20 N·m (15 ft·lb). It may be

necessary to grip the knurled portion of the Adapter with pliers while

tightening the nut.

Refer to your Burley trailer manual for information on using your Burley hitch.

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Burley Hitch Alt Adapter The Burley Hitch Alt Adapter enables use of the standard hitch on bicycle frames whose dropouts prevent normal installation of the hitch. The Adapter replaces your non-drive (left) side axle nut and allows the hitch to be installed without interfering with the dropout. Burley offers the Alt Adapter in several configurations; check with your authorized Burley dealer to ensure that you choose the proper configuration for your bicycle.
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Solid Axle Adapter Installation Remove non-drive (left) side axle nut and retain. If your hub uses non-turn washers, these should remain on the axle. Check exposed axle length by placing Adapter against the dropout (or non-turn washer, if present). If the axle extends beyond the last band, add one or two of the provided washers until the axle does not extend beyond the last band.   Axle too long: add washer Thread on the Adapter and tighten to 30 N·m (22 ft·lb) using a 6mm hex key.