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Brake system
Please check the brake system the first time
you use the bike. First of all, check the brake
levers. In countries which drive on the right,
the left-hand brake lever operates the front
brake and the right-hand lever operates the
rear brake.
In countries that drive on the left, the left-
hand brake lever operates the rear brake and
the right-hand lever operates the front brake.
Figure 14: Front wheel and rear brake levers.
Sudden braking.
If you apply the front brake suddenly, this can
cause a crash. Make sure that you are
familiar with the arrangement of the brake
levers and the effect of the brakes.
Because hydraulic disc brakes are highly
effective, you should try out your brakes on a
level road surface with good grip and away
from traffic. Please read the section “Brake
system” carefully.
Poor braking or brake failure.
Faulty or failed brake systems can lead to
serious accidents. Check the functioning of
the brakes before every ride.
If you can pull the brake levers right back to
the handlebar grips, you will not be able to
brake in good time. This could cause a crash
or an accident. Before every ride, check that
the brakes are functioning perfectly.
Pedals
PORSCHE eBikes are supplied from the
factory with pedals.
The pedal manufacturer’s instructions will
include information about fitting them.
Using click pedals.
Lack of practice or an over-tight release
mechanism can cause a crash. Read the
instructions that come with the pedals
carefully. Adjust the release mechanism of
the pedals as described in the instructions.
You can find more information on the pedal
manufacturer’s website. Before your first
ride, make sure that you are familiar with the
functioning of the pedals while the bike is
stationary.
First use and before every ride
