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3. Spin the wheels to check whether the rims are
true. If you have disc brakes, watch the gap be-
tween frame and rim or tire and, if you have rim
brakes, between brake pad and rim. Untrue rims
can be an indication of tires with ruptured sides,
broken axles or spokes.
For more information see the chapter “The
wheels and the tires” and the instructions of the
component manufacturers on this CENTURION
CD-ROM.
4. Test the brakes at standstill by firmly pulling the
brake levers towards the handlebars
(e)
. The
brake pads of rim brakes must hit the rim evenly
with their entire surface without touching the tire
during braking or in open condition or in between.
Make sure you cannot pull the brake levers all the
way to the handlebars and check the hydraulic
brake cables for leaks! Check the thickness of the
brake pads, as well.
With disc brakes you should have a stable pres-
sure point at once. If you have to actuate the
brake lever more than once to get a positive
braking response, have the CENTURION road
bike checked by your CENTURION dealer imme-
diately.
For more information see the chapter “The brake
system” and the instructions of the component
manufacturers on this CENTURION CD-ROM.
5. Let your CENTURION road bike bounce on the
ground from a small height
(f)
. If there is any rat-
tling, see where it comes from. Check the bear-
ings and bolted connections, if necessary. Tight-
en them slightly, if necessary.
6. Do not forget to take a high quality D-
(g)
or
chain lock with you on your ride. The only way
to effectively protect your CENTURION road bike
against theft is to lock it to an immovable object.
7. If you want to ride on public roads, make sure
your CENTURION road bike is equipped accord-
ing to the applicable regulations of your country
(h)
. Riding without lights and reflectors in dark
or dim conditions is very dangerous because you
will be seen too late or not at all by other road
users.
A lighting set that corresponds to the regulations
is a must on public roads. Turn on the lights as
soon as dusk sets in.
For more information see the chapter “Legal re-
quirements for riding on public roads”.
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