BRAKES
It’s important that you learn and remember which brake lever controls
which brake (front/rear) in order to ensure your safety.
To check which configuration your eBike is set up with, squeeze one brake lever
and look to see whether the front or rear brake engages. Now to the same with the
other brake lever. Remember this configuration.
While you are testing the brake configuration, make sure that your hands can
comfortably reach and squeeze the levers with no issues. If you experience any
issues or discomfort operating the brakes, please reach out to us before riding.
C-Brakes (Rim Brakes)
C-Brakes will be located on either tire seated around the rim. When you engage
them, they “hug” the rim of the wheel in order to slow it to a slow or stop depending
on how much pressure you apply.
Your rim brakes will have a quick-release lever. When this release is in the open
position, the brake pads are able to clear the tire in order to allow for it to be removed
or installed. The brakes are inoperable in this position.
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes will be located on a metal disc that is seated within each wheel.
The disc brakes will clamp onto this disc in order to slow your bike to a slow or stop
depending on how much pressure you are applying.
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Riding with worn brake pads, improperly installed brakes, or wheel where
you can visibly see the wear from the brake pads is dangerous and can
result in serious injury or death.
Applying the brakes suddenly or with too much pressure can result
in your wheel locking up. This can cause you to lose control and fall.
Some brakes (like hydraulic disc brakes) are incredibly powerful, so it’s
important that you take extra care when becoming familiar with using
these brakes.
Disc brakes can get extremely hot during and after extended use. Be
careful not to touch a disc brake until it has had plenty of time to
cool. This is especially important to remember if you are performing
maintenance that requires you to remove the front or rear wheel.
Disc rotors have sharp edges, exercise caution when handling them
during maintenance.
Review the brake manufacturer’s user manuals and be sure to properly
care for your brakes. It’s your responsibility to be able to recognize when
your brake pads need to be replaced.
Sudden or excessive application of the front brake may pitch the rider
over the handlebars.
You can find the correct user manual for your brakes on the manufacturers
website, or at:
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