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Brake system
General information on brakes
Brakes are used for adjusting one’s speed to the surrounding terrain and
traffic. When necessary, the brakes must be able to bring the CS to a
standstill as quickly as possible.
During such an emergency braking, the rider’s weight shifts forward
abruptly, thus reducing the load on the rear wheel.
Therefore, in case of an emergency braking situation you must try to put
your weight back and down as far as possible.
Actuate both brakes at the same time and bear in mind that the front
brake can transmit far greater forces on a surface with good grip due to
the shifting weight.
On loose ground there are different conditions. There, overbraking the
front wheel can make the wheel slip away. Therefore, practise braking on
different grounds.
Wet weather reduces the braking power. Actuate the brakes carefully
when riding on wet or slippery ground, as the tyres can easily slip away.
Therefore, reduce your riding speed.
When riding downhill, get used to braking hard and releasing both brakes
again, whenever the road surface and the situation allow for it. If in doubt,
stop and let the brake system cool down.