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90˚
90˚
In order to allow people with smaller hands to
safely apply the brakes, the levers can be set up
to be closer to the handlebars using an adjusting
screw (located in the lever).
In some models it is possible to bring the brake
levers closer to the handlebars, using special de-
vices.
Set up the cable tension in such a way that the
brake levers do not touch the handlebar grip,
even when they are applied to their fullest extent!
Adjusting
screw
The effectiveness of back pedal
brakes can deteriorate substantially
on long inclines! This type of braking
system can become very hot from continuous
braking. You should also use the front brake
to slow down on long inclines. Wait until the
back pedal brake has cooled down and do not
touch the brake drum.
The safest way to brake using back
pedal brakes is when the line of the
pedals is horizontal. If one pedal is at
the top and one at the bottom, the poor force
output produced is not conducive to effective
braking!
Back pedal brakes
If your bicycle is equipped with back pedal brakes,
you brake by pushing the pedals backwards in-
stead of forwards. This means that your bicycle
will not freewheel and you are unable to rotate the
pedals backwards freely as you otherwise can.
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