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1.
Always make sure that the quick release skewers of your wheels and seat post
are correctly mounted and closed.
incorrectly installed quick release skewers might cause the fixed items to
become loose. Serious accidents with severe injury may result!!
2
. Always make sure that the brake lever pressure is o.k. by pulling the lever blade
and ensuring that full braking performance is achieved before the lever blade touches
the handlebars. If this is not the case, pull the lever blade several times (pump) until the
brake pads touch the rotor.
Changing pressure points during a ride might be the result of having air in the brake
system.
See hints about filling and bleeding from on pages 15/16.
4
Always check carefully the following points:
1.
Are you already familiar with hydraulic disc brakes? Our brakes might be much
more powerful than the stoppers on which you relied on so far.
Take your bicycle to a safe area to learn the proper braking technique and operation of
your new brakes and your bike.
2. Check that the fornt brake is still actuated by the lever on the side your
are used to braking with. Should this not be the case you wll have to train to
your new setup, otherwise any unintended front wheel braking manoeuvre may
cause an accident leading to possible serious injury! If in doubt get a trained
technician to swap the hoses. For
further hints concerning swapping of the
brake hose see page 10 onwards.
3. New brakes and new rotors or brake pads must always be run in by
braking at least 30 times from a speed of 30km/h to achieve the maximum
brake power. Take your bike to a safe place to run in the brake.
4. While riding in extreme riding conditions (total weight of bike plus rider
over 100kg and/or a gradient of more than 15%) always use both brakes
simultaneously to slow your bike down.
5
. Do not use the Julie disc brake for downhill sport or on tandems! Any misuse
might cause serious accidents with fatal injuries to yourself and others!
6.
Are you familiar with the other components on your bike such as gears, clipless
pedals and suspension units? Always practise using your bike in a safe area to improve
your handling abilities before using it on the road. Consult the user’s manual of your bike
to learn more about this.
7.
For your own safety always wear a helmet when you ride a bicycle. Make sure as
well that you wear suitable clothing and footwear.
2. Before the first ride
3. Before every ride
