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General components of the bicycle
Brakes
First things first
To prevent any surprises while driving, please
familiarize yourself which side brake lever is for which
brake (front or rear wheel). It is important to never use
any grease or cleaning agents on braking pads or rotors.
Grease and other contaminants can cause noise while
braking and diminish braking function.
Hydraulic Rim brakes
Rim brakes are lightweight and provide a good sense of
control. You can use the rim brakes by pulling the brake
levers. When there is too much wear (if the notches are
no longer visible), the brake pads must be replaced.
The brake pads must be mounted in such a way that the
contact surface of the pads are aligned with the wheel.
The oil pressure should be adjusted to make sure there
is an equal amount of space between the brake pads
and the rim on each side of the wheel. If this is not the
case, you can center the brake by adjusting the screws
on the sides of the brake. Make sure that while doing
this, the brake levers are firmly pulled and the brake
pads are in contact with the wheel. Tighten the screws
firmly when you are done adjusting.
You may need to adjust the oil pressure by adding more
oil. Consult your dealer for the right equipment.
Hydraulic Disc brakes
Disc brakes combine high braking power with a high
level of control. The brake pads of the hydraulic disc
brakes can be adjusted by slightly loosening the Allen
bolts of the caliper mount. Center the caliper while
pulling the brake levers firmly. Tighten the screws firmly
when you are done adjusting.
Noise complaints when braking
Brakes can resonate while braking. When new braking
pads are installed, it is important to properly bed in
braking pads. This will reduce noise complaints and also
increase the durability of your pads greatly.
To bed in new braking pads, find a safe environment
and built up some speed (around 25 km/h). Now brake
a little bit for 5-6 seconds, just enough that the pads
are in contact with the rotor. Then pull the brake levers
more firmly and slow down to about 5 km/h. With
the brake levers still slightly pulled, speed up again to
25 km/h. Repeat 10-15 times to fully bed in the new
pads. Remember to not fully brake to standstill at once
without releasing the brake levers, this might cause
damage to the rotor. Bed in the front and rear pads
separately.
