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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!
Back pedal brakes
If your bicycle is equipped with back pedal
brakes, you brake by pushing the pedals back-
wards instead of forwards. This means that your
bicycle will not freewheel and you are unable to
rotate the pedals backwards freely as you other-
wise can!
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!
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 us the front brake to
slow down on long inclines. Try to give back
pedal brakes the chance to cool down and do
not touch them.
Children’s bicycle/training wheels
As a parent or legal guardian, you have a major
responsibility when your child rides a bicycle and
therefore wants to ride on public roads!
• Take the time to accompany the child on its first
ride in a safe and quiet (car park, field).
• Explain to the child that it should only ride with a
helmet and easily visible, bright clothing.
• Set up the seat and handlebars so that the child
is able to put its feet on the ground in unsafe
situations – it is important to have a relaxed
seating position if your child is to control the
bicycle properly.
• Explain and practice using the front and rear
brakes. It is especially important to practice
using the backpedal brake and learning how
to carefully apply the handbrakes connected to
the front wheel.
Children
Adjusting
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