Conway MT 2018, User Manual

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Brakes
5 Brakes
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Prolonged braking distance due to reduced braking
performance in wet conditions.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Adapt your speed and the manner in which you ride to
the weather conditions and road surface conditions.
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Danger of overturning if the front brake is applied too
forcefully.
Risk of accident and injury!
• When riding at high speeds, use the front brake lever
very cautiously in order to avoid being thrown over the
handlebars.
• Adapt the force used to brake to suit the current riding
situation, in order to avoid blocking the wheels.
• Always brake with both brakes simultaneously so as to
achieve optimum braking efficiency.
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Blocking the read wheel can cause accidents.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Be very careful when using the rear brake in corners
so as to avoid blocking the rear wheel.
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Unsuitable brake pads can lead to a reduced or
excessively strong braking performance or could cause
the brakes to fail.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Always replace the brake components with original
spare parts; this is the only way to ensure the correct
functioning of the brakes.
• If you do not have the necessary expertise and the
required tools to replace the brake pads, you should
consult your specialist dealer.
The brakes are a technical mechanism to slow the bicycle down.
The collective group of the individual parts is referred to as the
brake system.
Your bike is fitted with at least two independent brakes on the front
and rear wheel.