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BRAKES

WARNING

For safe riding it is important to completely understand the operation of your bicycle's brake system. Improper use of

your bicycle's brake system may result in a loss of control or an accident, which could lead to severe injury. Because

each bicycle may handle differently, be sure to learn the proper braking technique (including brake lever pressure

and bicycle control characteristics) and operation of your bicycle. This can be done by consulting your professional

bicycle dealer and this owner's manual, and by practicing your riding and braking technique.

The bicycle is equipped with two independant brake mechanisms. One on the front wheel and the other on the rear

wheel. The brakes are operated by hand levers fastened to the handlebars. The right lever controls the front brake and

the left lever controls the rear brake.

To stop with safety:

1. Operate the rear brake (left lever) slightly before the front brake (right lever).

2. Apply firm pressure to both front and rear brake levers.

CAUTION: If the front brake is applied with too much pressure, the rider may be thrown off the bicycle.

3. Never apply the front brake on a turn. This is especially dangerous when cornering or riding on slippery or loose

surface roads.

CAUTION: Brakes are less effective in wet weather. Ride slower and allow more distance for stopping.

Note: Do not ride your bicycle if the braking system is not working correctly. If you are in doubt, take your bicycle to

your dealer.

Note: The information provided below is for the adjustment of caliper brakes. For other brake systems please see

manufacturer's manuals provided.

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE — Caliper brakes

The brakes on your bicycle should have been adjusted correctly by your dealer. However, as cables do stretch, it is

important to check the adjustment of your brakes after your first ride. Most brakes will need some adjustments after being

used the first few times. Your brakes are correctly adjusted when there is a 1.5 mm gap between the brake blocks and the

brake track of the wheel rim.

Do not adjust brakes to allow brake blocks to contact wheel rim when brake levers are in the off position. The fine

adjustment of the brakes is made by the following procedure:

Turn adjustor A to set blocks C just clear of rim by 1.5 mm.

Ensure that the brake blocks meet the rim parallel and central to the rim brake tracks. Adjust by nuts D if necessary,

then tighten securely.

When all fine adjustment is taken up on adjuster A, it will be necessary to reset the cables as follows:

Turn adjuster A all the way down as far as it will go into its mounting.

b. Loosen cable clamp bolt B. Press both brake shoes firmly against wheel rim.

Pull brake cable wire through its clamp bolt.

d. Tighten cable clamp bolt B securely.

Note: If one brake shoe is closer to the rim than the other first check that the wheel has been centred between the forks

then adjust the brakes as necessary.

To adjust brakes that have central Caliper adjuster simply turn screw as shown until brakes centralise.