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4. Loosen the adjuster locknut, (figure 13A) and turn the
barrel adjuster (figure 13B) as necessary to adjust clear-
ance to within specification. (Turning the adjuster out
tightens the inner wire; turning the adjuster in loosens
the wire.) When the brake lever is within specification,
tighten the adjuster locknut.
5. Squeeze the caliper arms together (figure 14A), and re-
move the cable guide from the bracket on the left cali-
per arm (figure 14B). The brake lever free play is prop-
erly adjusted if the cable guide can be easily removed
from the bracket.
6. If you cannot easily release the cable guide from the
bracket, perform the following:
a. Turn the adjusting barrel at the brake lever in (clock-
wise) one full turn. Try to remove the cable guide again.
b. If you still cannot release the cable guide, turn the ad-
justing barrel in an additional turn.
c. If the cable guide still does not release, loosen the pinch
bolt (figure 14C) and release 2-3 mm (0.079 - 0.118 in.)
of inner wire from the pinch mechanism.
d. Tighten pinch bolt (figure 14C).
e. Repeat the adjusting procedure.
5f. SEAT POST QUICK RELEASE
PowerCycle's™ are equipped with a quick-release seat post
binder. While a quick release looks like a long bolt with a
lever on one end and a nut on the other, the quick release
uses a cam action to firmly clamp the seat post (figure 16).
1. Squeeze the caliper arms together (figure 14A).
2. Disconnect the cable guide on the brake cable from the
bracket on the left caliper arm (figure 14D).
Once the wheel is reinstalled, close the brake pads by per-
forming the following:
1. Squeeze the caliper arms together (figure 14A).
2. Connect the cable guide to the bracket on the left cali-
per arm (figure 14B).
3. Test brake function before riding bike.
Brake cable free play adjustment (Front
Brake)
If the left brake lever fails the mechanical safety check, re-
store brake lever travel by adjusting the brake lever free
play as described below.
1. Pull the brake lever to simulate a panic stop, and then
release the brake lever. Repeat this at least ten times.
This assures that all components are properly seated.
2. Pull the brake lever until the brake pads just touch the
rim. Note lever position (Figure 15B).
3. The amount of lever travel from A to B should be 25
mm / 0.98 in. (figure 15).
Figure 14D
Figure 14
Figure 15
WARNING: Riding with an improperly tightened seat
post can allow the saddle to turn or move and cause you
to lose control and fall. Therefore:
1. Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how
to correctly clamp your seat post.
2. Understand and apply the correct technique for
clamping your seat post quick release.
3. Before you ride the bike, first check that the seat post
is securely clamped.
A B
C
A
25 mm
D
Figure 16
Closed Position
A
B
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