Genesis Children's bike, Original Instruction Manual

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When you squeeze the brake levers
hard or all the way to the end of their
leverage, the braking force can in-
crease sharply!
Please familiarise yourself with this new brak-
ing behaviour. Ensure that you receive and
read the manufacturer’s operating manual.
Setting up the brake levers
Set up your brake levels in such a way that you
can safely apply them and brake comfortably.
Please familiarise yourself with which lever oper-
ates which brake!
Some brakes are now equipped with power
modulators. This guards against „overbraking“
and any dangerous locking of the wheels.
The brake levers should be set up
so that your hands can safely and
comfortably apply them as a straight
extension of your arms.
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Height adjustment possible
Handlebar position / Adjusting the stem
Various types of stem are used on bicycles:
Threadless stem
STOP
Changing the position of the stem
also changes the position of the han-
dlebars. You should always be able
to safely reach and use grips and controls.
Please ensure that all cables and lines are
long enough to allow you to turn the handle-
bars in every possible way.
Ahead stems
Adjustable stems
For detailed information, please read
the instructions supplied by the man-
ufacturer. Only allow specialists to
work on your handlebars and stem!
Height change possible as follows:
• Exchange of fitted spacers under or above the
stem
• Turning of the stem
• Exchange of the stem
Only to be performed by specialist
retailers.
Adjustment of stem tilt possible
Check the brake handles before go-
ing on your first ride.
When using hub gears, the brake
handle on the right hand side of the handle
bars is, in theory, the one that operates the
front wheel. With derailleur gears, it is the left
brake handle that operates the front wheel.
Should you want to switch the sides of the
brake handles around then find yourself a
workshop to have the operation performed.