14 BEN-E-BIKE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPERUM GmbH
Stuttgarter Str. 72
D-78628 Rottweil
www.ben-e-bike.net
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NOTES ABOUT THE BRAKES
Each BEN-E-BIKE is equipped with independent brakes on the front and rear wheels. All BEN-E-BIKE models are
exclusively equipped with disc brakes.
Disc brake:
The braking force is transferred by pulling the brake lever via a hydraulic hose to the callipers. When air enters the
system, the braking force can be reduced or lost completely.
• Check the disc brakes regularly for wear and function (see chapter "Bef
ore every ride" and "Maintenance").
Worn brake pads can lead to fusing of the brake pad and brake rotor during heavy braking. The wheel can
thereby block and cause an accident. Have the disc brakes checked by your dealer at least once a year.
•
Wetness changes the braking behaviour of the disc brake. Let your child practice braking in wet conditions
apart from road traffic. Explain to your child that it has to drive slowly when wet.
NOTES ON CHAIN DRIVE
The chain drive consists of a chainring on the crank and a cassette with ten sprockets on the rear wheel. The gears
are switched via a trigger switch on the right side of the handlebar (see chapter "Operation >> Gearshift"). The
smaller the sprocket on the rear wheel, the higher the gear you choose and your child will experience a low
cadence. The larger the sprocket on the rear wheel, the smaller the gear you choose and your child will pedal at a
higher cadence. Explain to your child that on ascents, he / she needs to shift to a larger sprocket to be able to
pedal more easily and choose a smaller sprocket in the plane or on descents.
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If you are unsure about operating the gear shift, consult your dealer.
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Explain to your child the correct operation.
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Try to get your child accustomed to high cadences (90 - 100 rpm). A high cadence tires muscles much less
than a low cadence. Additionally the risk of "muscle soreness" decreases significantly.
In some gears, the inevitable skew of the chain leads to increased wear on the chainring, sprockets and chain. It
is likely possible that in 1st gear the chain touches the chain guard ring on the front chainring.