Decathlon BTWIN, User Manual And Guarantee

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Inflate your tires to the right pressure (fig.1)! You must follow the pressure range
shown on the side of the tire by the manufacturer, your tires and their resistance
to puncture depend on it. Mount the tire in the direction shown on the side (the
arrow showing rotation direction fig 2)
Fig.1
Fig.2
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Note that 14.5 PSI= 1 BAR and 1 BAR=1 Kg/cm2= 100000 Pa
Is your fixing system properly tightened?
Carefully read the section concerning proper procedures to follow with quick
release fasteners
IV 1/
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Do your front and rear breaks work properly?
Properly read the section concerning the proper procedures to follow the setting
leavers and brake calipers.
Break pads should be in firm contact with the rim without the brake lever blocking
against the brake handle.
With hydraulic brakes, check the lever is firm, that it is not too close to the handle,
and that there is no trace of leakage of brake liquid. With disc brakes activated
by cable, check the firmness of the lever and that it is not to close to the handle.
With all disc brakes, the plates should be in firm contact without the lever being in
contact with the handle.
Be careful of the heat given half by disc brakes after braking.
Can you change speeds easily?
Check that your speeds are flexible and that you can change them easily.
Thoroughly read the section on changing speeds and adjustments.
Do you wear a helmet, reinforced clothing and equipment like gloves
and glasses?
Never wear clothes that are too big and could get stuck in the wheels.