Instructions / Assembly

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Figure 5.2
Hand operated brakes have a separate hand lever to operate
front and rear brakes. Front hand brake levers are located on
the le side of the handlebar, and rear hand brake levers are
located on the right side of the handlebar. Figure 5.2
Hand operated brakes may be used alone or on some models in
conjuncon with foot operated brakes. It is OK to operate one
brake at a me, or all together, depending on your style,
comfort, and riding condions, however, be careful to pay close
aenon to front brakes locking up.
To best avoid this:
• Apply the front and rear brakes simultaneously, while shiing
your body weight back slightly to compensate for braking
force.
• As terrain changes, the rider must pracce and learn how the
bicycle will respond in a new terrain or weather change.
The same bicycle will react dierently if it is wet, or if there is
gravel on the road etc.
If the front brake is applied too quickly or too hard, the front
wheel can stop turning resulng in a front pitch over or cause
the bicycle to lose steering funcon leading to a crash.
Hand Operated Brakes
• Always test the brakes and be sure you feel comfortable with
the reacon. If the riding condions are too steep (o road
for example) and you are unsure, dismount the bicycle and
walk past the quesonable terrain before riding again.
• Remember that as you apply the brakes your weight will want
to shi forward, and the wheels will want to stop.
Note: See Secon 4: Adjusng the Brakes for informaon on
brake adjustment.
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