Operation Manual

Children’s bikeBasics
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5.2 Notes on the brakes
The children’s bike is equipped with at least two independent brakes, one for the front
wheel and one for the rear wheel. One of these brakes or an additional brake may be a
coaster brake.
WARNING
The braking behaviour of a rim brake changes in the wet.
Risk of accident and injury!
x Have your child keep off the road while they practice braking
in the wet.
x Explain to your child that they must ride slowly in the wet.
5.3 Before every ride
The following points must be noted before every ride:
x Check the children’s bike thoroughly for damage and excessive wear before your
child uses it (see the “Basics / Inspection instructions” chapter).
x Explain to your child that they must not use the children’s bike if it is damaged.
5.4 Inspection instructions
The following points must be noted before every ride:
x Check the condition of the frame and components.
x Check all components for deformation, cracks and discolouration.
x Check whether the handlebars, pedals and saddle are correctly fastened and
adjusted (see the “Basic adjustments” in the cycle user manual).
x If your children’s bike is equipped with a luggage carrier, check whether the
carrier is correctly fastened.
x If your children’s bike is suitable for a luggage carrier and is retrofitted with one,
check whether the carrier is correctly fastened.
x Test the functionality of the brakes.
x Operate the brake levers and coaster brake, and listen for unusual noises.
x Check that the children’s bike is difficult or impossible to push with the brake
applied so that the bike can safely be brought to a standstill while riding.
x Check whether there is any brake pad grinding when the brake levers are released.