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CRICKET STEPPER
OWNER’S MANUAL
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V-BRAKE FUNCTION EXPLANATION
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CRICKET STEPPER is equipped with a V-Brake. The V-Brake serves two functions, one for
safety, and the other for quick removal and installation of the front wheel.
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THE ADVANTAGE OF THE V-BRAKE: It allows the owner/user to remove the wheel following
easy simple steps and without using any tools.
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WHAT IS A V-BRAKE: Also known as
"Linear-pull brakes" or "direct-pull brakes", and
commonly referred as "V-brakes".
The arms are long; the bottom side of each arm is attached to
the fork with a screw. The flexible cable housing is extended by a rigid tube with a 90° bend
known as the "noodle". The noodle seats in a linkage attached to one arm, and the cable is
attached to the opposite arm.
A flexible rubber casing often covers the exposed cable.
By
squeezing the brake lever located on the right side of the handlebar, the force is transmitted
through the cable, as the cable pulls against the noodle the arms are drawn together, and the
rubber pads apply friction force to the rim of the rotating wheel. This slows the Tricycle and
brings it to a complete stop. SEE IMAGE BELOW OF V-BRAKE.
Noodle
V brake Noodle linkage
V brake rubber casing
Brake cable anchor bolt
Cable
Linear pull arms
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Rubber pads
V brake mounting bolt
and washer
Quick release socket
nut
V brake spring
adjustable screw
Washers
Cable housing