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Brakes
5.2
Brake lever configuration
In the basic configuration, the brake levers are arranged as follows
(see Fig.
“One brake lever” and “Two brake levers”
).
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Familiarise yourself with the configuration of the brake levers
before you start riding. Consult your specialist dealer if you
wish to change the brake lever configuration.
Fig. A brake lever (example)
1 Brake lever for the front brake
1
Fig. Two brake levers (example)
1 Brake lever for the front brake
2 Brake lever for the rear brake
2
1
5.3
Parking brake
A parking brake is a device that allows you to park your bicycle and
prevent it from unintentionally rolling away.
Some brake levers come equipped with an adjustment function;
there are various models.
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Check whether your brake lever has a parking function.
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To engage the brake, pull the brake lever towards the handle-
bar and push the parking slider towards the brake lever.
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To release the brake, pull the brake lever towards the han-
dlebar and push the parking slider towards the
front wheel.
Fig. Parking brake (example)
1 Parking slider
1
