Owner`s manual

V-Style Brakes

If not already assembled, take the brake noodle from the parts box and

slide the cable through the larger opening. The cable housing will then

seat into the end of the noodle. Slide the cable through the cable lead

on the end of the left brake arm, this will cause the noodle to fit into the

lead. Slip the brake cable boot over the cable and position it between

both brake arms. Next, loosen the 5mm anchor bolt at the end of the

right brake arm and slide the cable under the retaining washer. Pull the

slack out of the cable making sure a distance of 39mm or more remains

between the end of the lead and the start of the anchor bolt. Once the

cable is secured to the brake arms, engage the brake lever several times,

checking the position of the brake shoes at the rim. The brake shoes

should be 1mm away from the rim when in a relaxed position. When the

brake lever is engaged, the brake shoe should hit the rim flush (never the

tire) with the front of the brake pad touching the rim slightly before the rear.

This is called “toeing-in” your brake shoe. If this position is not achieved,

adjustments to the brake shoe are required. Loosen the brake shoe

hardware and reposition the brake shoe. It may take several shoe and

cable adjustments before the required position is accomplished.

Brake

Noodle

Outer

Cable

Lead

Brake

Cable

Boot

Anchor

Bolt

Brake

Arm

Tension

Screw

Brake

Shoe

Pivot

Bolt

Front Brake

Determine which type of brake your bike is equipped with and refer to

the appropriate assembly instructions. For more information on brake

adjustment and maintenance, refer to pages 74-77.