DUALLIE OWNER’S MANUAL
Canopy
Drawstring
Seat Tensioning
Strap
Sun Canopy
Handle Bar
& Brake Lever
Seat Pockets
5 Point
Safety Harness
Handlebar Release Lever
Canopy Flap
Seat Recline Adjusters
Foot Well
Slider Latch
Seat Back Pocket
Fender &
Shock Absorber
Brake
Assembly
Frame Release Handle
Shock Release Button
BOB is a company
that produces high quality
products, which encourage a
healthy, outdoor, car-free lifestyle. In
addition to strollers, we also make single-
Wrist Safety
Strap
Fig. 1
Anatomy of the
BOB Duallie
A.F.O.D.
Swing Arm
Swing Arm
Pivot
Low Boy
complete line of products. Before attempting to assemble or use
your new stroller, read and understand these operating
instructions completely to insure proper assembly and operation.
If you are unclear on any point, contact your dealer or BOB before
use.
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SWINGARM: Rotate the swingarm away from the front of the stroller
until the shocks engage in the first position (Fig. 2). The
shocks’ locking pins will “snap” and lock
into position 1.
WARNINGS
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HANDLE: Rotate the stroller
handle up to the fully open
position. Slider Latches will lock
into place (Fig. 3).
Never leave children unattended in the stroller.
Failure to properly assemble or install the quick release wheels on
this stroller may result in the wheels becoming detached while
moving and a subsequent loss of control of the stroller.
Always use seat harnesses to avoid serious injury to children from
sliding or falling out of stroller.
REAR WHEEL: Place the rear
wheel quick release lever in the
open position, as shown in Fig.
4. Insert the rear wheel’s stub
axle into the hole in the rear
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Never allow occupants to stand in stroller.
The parking brake is not designed as a stopping brake. The brake
should not be used to slow or stop the stroller. The brake is intended
to park the stroller on flat surfaces, not on inclines. Never leave
your children in the stroller unattended with or without the parking
brake set!
position #1
position #2
dropout. If the axle does not slide
in easily, loosen the quick release
adjuster nut (Fig. 4) by hand. Re-
insert the axle fully into the rear
dropout until the snap ring on the
axle comes in contact with the dropout (Fig. 5). Move the quick release
lever to the closed position (Fig. 6). The word CLOSE should be
clearly visible and
the quick release
lever should be
pointing up
Fig. 2
Swingarm in unfolded position
with shock in position #1
Do not strap parcels or bags to the handle as it affects the balance
and stability of the stroller and can cause it to tip over backwards.
The maximum carrying capacity of the stroller is 100 pounds.
Do not place sharp objects in the seatback pocket as your child
leans against this and can be injured as a result.
When starting out, always make sure that your kid’s hands and feet
are away from wheel spokes.
The Duallie is not equipped for use after dark. If you intend to use
it at night, we recommend installing wheel reflectors and a lighting
system available through your local bike shop.
We do not recommend wearing roller skates or inline skates while
pushing stroller.
BOB IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY, DAMAGE, OR FAILURE
THAT RESULTS FROM OWNER’S FAULTY ASSEMBLY OR
MAINTENANCE AFTER SHIPPING.
towards the seat.
When properly
Handlebar Release
adjusted, it will
Lever
require
considerable
pressure (80-105
inch/pounds) to
close the lever. If
you do not feel this
resistance (too
loose or too tight),
return the quick
release lever back
to the open
Slider Latch
Fig. 3
AGE RECOMMENDATIONS: - It is recommended that
your child be a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks old before riding in the
stroller. Young babies incapable of holding their head up must be
provided additional head and neck support to ride safely. For jogging
and off road use, children should be at least 6 to 8 months old.
Children develop at different rates. Consult with your pediatrician
regarding the suitability of the stroller use with your child.
Stroller with handle in the
unfolded position.
Quick Release Lever
In Fully Open Position
position (Fig. 4),
and adjust the
adjusting nut
(clockwise to
tighten,
counterclockwise
to loosen). Move
the quick release
lever to the closed
position (Fig. 6).
NOTE: Follow all
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
Adjusting Nut
Reference Fig. 1 as it describes the various parts of the Duallie.
UNPACK: Remove stroller, stroller wheels, front fender and front
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Fig. 4
quick release from packaging. Plastic packaging material was used
to protect the front fork dropouts, the front wheel axles and the shock
slider brackets. Remove these plastic pieces.
Rear wheel quick release with
lever in open position.
DUALLIE OWNER’S MANUAL
clockwise direction.
To set the parking
brake, squeeze the
brake lever and
press and hold the
button down, then
release lever (Fig.
13 &14). When the
brake is properly set,
the button will
taut. The rear safari flap should
Shoulder
be freed from the Velcro to give
Strap
additional sun protection. To
Brake
Body
Tire
Rim
reduce the size of the sun canopy,
pull the canopy toward the
handlebar. The additional fabric
can be gathered by pulling the
canopy (Fig. 1) drawstring and
securing the cord lock.
Brake
Pad
3/16”
Fig. 15 3/16” clearance between brake pad & rim
10mm Nut
SEAT TENSIONING: The seat
10
remain depressed
and the lever will
appear as shown in
Fig. 14. To release
the parking brake,
simply squeeze the
brake lever and the
button will “pop” up.
For the parking
compartments are divided by a
section of nylon webbing that runs
the length of the stroller. From
time to time it may be necessary
to increase the tension of the
webbing. To adjust the tension
start with handlebar in the fully
open position as shown in Fig 3.
At the top of the seat the webbing
loops over the handlebar cross
tube and connects to a ladderlock.
At the bottom of the ladderlock
there is a tensioning strap. Pull
on this strap to increase the
tension.
Fig. 19 Securely adjust shoulder straps
Sternum
Strap
Brake Pad
Nut
brake to work
correctly, it is critical
that the brake be
adjusted properly.
Squeeze the brake
lever and verify that
Fig.16 Brake pads shown aligned to rim
Fig. 20 Connect Sternum Strap
the brake pads contact the rim as shown in Fig. 16. If they are
misaligned, use a 10mm wrench to loosen brake pad nuts, slide pads
into correct position and tighten securely. The cable tension is pre-
adjusted at the
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SEAT SAFETY HARNESS: To
secure your child in the seat, put
one strap (grey) over each
shoulder and snap the male buckle
into the female receiver on the
crotch strap (Fig. 18). Adjust
shoulder straps to be snug and
secure (Fig. 19). Connect and
adjust the sternum strap (red), see
Fig. 20.
Seat Reclining
Ladder Locks
factory yet the brake
cable will need
periodic adjustment
AFOD
(as the cable
stretches slightly
and the black cable
housing
Fig. 21
Cross Tube
compresses over
WARNING: Never place
time). To adjust
cable tension, there
are two barrel
Wrist Strap
passengers in the stroller without
securing them in the harness.
Unrestrained passengers can
affect the control of the stroller.
Total Passenger Weight Limit -
100 Pounds (45 Kilograms)
Reclining
Strap Loops
Fig. 17 AFOD correctly attached
adjusters in the
brake assembly
(Fig. 10 &13). To tighten the cable, loosen the lock ring and turn the
barrel adjuster in the counter clockwise direction. Secure the barrel
adjuster in the new position by tightening the lock ring against the
caliper or brake lever body. There should be a 3/16” clearance between
the rim and brake pads as shown in Fig. 15. If gap is not equal on
each brake pad, you can reposition the brake on the frame by
loosening the 10 mm nut (Fig. 16) with a 10mm wrench, adjust to the
gap shown in Fig. 15 and retighten the same nut. If you do not
understand these instructions, or feel the brake is adjusted incorrectly,
take the stroller to your dealer for proper adjustment. If your brake
pads (Fig. 10) are worn, see your dealer for replacements.
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RECLINING SEAT: Set parking
brake before making any seat
adjustments. To recline the seat,
rotate the ladder locks (Fig. 21)
forward thus releasing the reclining
Fig.22 Seat in fully reclined position.
straps. To raise the seat, pull the reclining straps until you obtain the
desired position. The seat back can be adjusted to recline anywhere
between the fully upright position and the fully reclined position (Fig.
21 & 22).
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AFOD: With the stroller in the opened position, attach the AFOD
SHOCK ABSORBERS: The
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(Anti-Fly-Out-Device)
suspension system features two
shock positions to provide a
comfortable ride for kids of
different weights. The two
positions are shown in
around the cross tube with
the plastic buckle (Fig. 17).
It is important that the AFOD
is always properly secured
when using the stroller, as
it is part of the child’s seat
restraint system. It is,
Shoulder
Strap
Fig. 2. Position 1 is
Fastener
intended for occupants
up to 50 lbs. ( 22.5 kg),
while position 2 is
however, necessary to
release the AFOD in order
to fold the stroller.
intended for occupants
from 50 to 100 lbs. (22.5
to 45 kg) total. The Duallie
features a sliding track and
spring loaded shock axle that
automatically locks in place when it aligns with either of the two shock
settings. Shock position adjustments should be made with the stroller
unloaded. The Duallie will lock into position 1 when unfolding the
Fig. 23
Stroller with handle folded
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SUN CANOPY: The Duallie
features a two position
canopy. To fully open the
canopy, rotate the assembly
forward until the fabric is
Fig. 18 Place straps over shoulders
and secure to buckle.
stroller. To use the stiffer shock
position, move the shock from
position 1 to position 2 by
depressing the shock release
button (Fig. 2) with one hand, and
with the other hand, lift slightly
and pull the shock backward.
When the shock axle is
properly aligned in position
2, the axle will “snap” into
place. Repeat this process for
the second shock. To move the
shock from position 2 to position
1, reverse the above process for
both shocks.
CARGO: The Duallie
is equipped with four
small pockets for the
kids, a seatback pocket
and a Low Boy cargo
pouch under the stroller.
Adding weight to the
seatback changes the
center of gravity of the
stroller, and increases
the possibility that it will
tip over backwards. For
this reason, loads in the
seatback pocket should
never exceed two
pounds (1 kg.). Although
the seatback is padded, it is
important to remember that this
is what your child leans against.
Never place sharp or injurious objects into the
seatback pocket.
FOLDING: Remove children from stroller. Remove the contents of
the Low Boy cargo pouch. Unbuckle the AFOD strap
(Fig. 17). The shock absorbers must be in
position 1 (Fig. 2) before folding. Press
both the right and left handlebar
release levers (Fig. 3), and fold
the handlebar forward as
LIMITED WARRANTY
shown in Fig. 23. Locate
BOB Trailers Inc. takes pride in its workmanship and strives to
manufacture the best products possible. Therefore, we warranty our
Duallies against defects in material and 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.
the frame release handle
underneath the seat (Fig.
24) and pull upwards
sharply. This will allow the
lower frame to fold together,
as shown in Fig. 25. The
folded stroller can be made
Frame is warranted for 5 years.
even more compact by
removing the front and
rear wheels. The front
wheel is removed by
opening the brake quick
release (Fig. 10),
opening the wheel quick
release and removing
the wheel (see section
6). Note that it is often
easier to open the brake
quick release before you
fold the handlebar. The
rear wheels are removed
by opening the rear
wheel quick release (Fig. 4), and removing the wheels.
The Wrist Strap can be used to keep the stroller in the folded position
for transport and storage. With the stroller folded, loop the end of the
wrist strap around the handlebar and back to the cross tube and fix
the Velcro surfaces together (Fig. 26).
TIRE PRESSURE: IMPORTANT: Inflation pressure must always fall
within the range embossed on the sidewall of the tire (usually 25-35
p.s.i.)
STROLLER CARE and MAINTENANCE :The fabric is 100% polyester
with a stain resistant treatment that makes cleanup easy. Use a sponge
with a solution of mild soap and lukewarm water (maximum temperature
of 100 degree Fahrenheit). Rinse thoroughly with clean water to
remove soap then air dry. Do not use detergent.
Regular maintenance should include: Verifying tire pressure, verifying
that all screws and fasteners are tight, and wiping parts clean with a
rag. To reduce the possibility of squeaks, periodically apply a small
amount of lubricant (Triflow, 3-in-one, or light sewing machine oil) to
the frame pivot axle and interior faces of the pivot bracket, as shown
in figure 27.
STORAGE: It is best to store your stroller indoors when it is not in
use. This will prolong its attractive appearance. Extended exposure
to the sun's ultraviolet rays can fade and damage the fabric, tires,
and plastic parts.
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