BLUE WHEEL BXB-75, Owner'S Manual

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to operate the levers comfortably, consult your dealer before riding the bike. The
lever reach may be adjustable; or you may need a different brake lever design.
Most rim brakes have some form of quick-release mechanism to allow the brake
pads to clear the tire when a wheel is removed or reinstalled. When the brake quick
release is in the open posi¬tion, the brakes are inoperative. Ask your dealer to
make sure that you understand the way the brake quick release works on your bike
(see fg. 4-6 through fg. 4-8 ) and check each time to make sure both brakes work
correctly before you get on the bike.
HOW BRAKES WORK
The braking action of a bicycle is a func¬tion of the friction between the braking
sur¬faces. To make sure that you have max¬imum friction available, keep your
wheel rims and brake pads or the disc rotor and caliper clean and free of dirt,
lubricants, waxes or polishes.
Brakes are designed to control your
speed, not just to stop the bike. Maximum
braking force for each wheel occurs at
the point just before the wheel “locks up”