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Brake types
Roller brake (cable operation)
The roller brake is installed on the front or back wheel to the
side of the hub (see
Figure H-3
, right). When the brake is oper-
ated, brake pads are pressed into the hub shell via roller cams.
This subjects the brake pads and the hub shell to wear and tear.
Rim brakes
WARNING
Risk of accident and injury!
Worn rims can cause the tyres to come under pressure
and burst. The wheel can become blocked, causing an
accident.
• Ask your specialist dealer to inspect the rims at least
once a year.
WARNING
Risk of accident and injury!
Wet conditions can change the braking performance of
rim brakes.
• Practise braking in wet conditions away from road
traffic.
• Ride slowly in wet conditions.
Rim brakes with cable operation
The front rim brake is mounted on the fork (see
Figure 3
).
If your bicycle model is equipped with a rear rim brake, this
will be mounted on the rear frame seat stay (see chapter
“Descriptions”).
When the brake is operated, the brake cable pulls the brake
arms together and the brake shoes are pressed against
the rim (see
Figure H-5
and chapter “Operation » Brake
» Hand brake”).
This process causes wear and tear to the brake cable, the
brake shoes and the rims.
Brake cable
Brake arm
Rim
Brake shoe
Figure H-5: Front view of a rim brake with cable operation.
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