GENERAL RIDING INFORMATION 2
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instructions attached at end of manual.
WARNING:
Failure to maintain, check
and properly adjust the suspension sys-
tem may cause suspension malfunction,
in result of which you may lose control
and fall.
If your bike has been equipped with
suspension, the increased speed you
may develop will also increase the risk
of injury. For example, when braking,
the front of a bike with a suspension
fork dip. You can easily lose control
and fall if you are not prepared for this.
Please, learn how to operate your sus-
pension system safely.
WARNING:
Introducing changes in the
suspension adjustment can alter the
handling and braking characteristics of
your bicycle. It is forbidden to change
the suspension adjustment unless you
are thoroughly familiar with the suspen-
sion system manufacturer’s instructions
and recommendations; you should
always check for changes in the han-
dling and braking characteristics of the
bicycle after the suspension has been
adjusted by taking a careful test ride in
a safe area.
Thanks to the use of suspension the
wheels can follow the terrain better,
which can enhance control and comfort.
This improved capacity may provide
opportunity for riding faster, but you
should be careful not to mistake the
enhanced capabilities of the bicycle for
your own riding skills. Improving skills
takes time and practice.
CAUTION:
Not every bicycle can be
safely retrofitted with certain types of
suspension systems. Before planning
to retrofit a bicycle with any suspen
-
sion system, check with the bicycle’s
manufacturer to make sure that the
modification you are going to make is
compatible with the bicycle’s design.
Failure to do so can result in damage to
the frame and your bicycle may be diffi
-
cult to control due to improper geometry
that results from the modification.
IMPORTANT:
make sure your wheels
function properly before each use,
check if the mounting bolts are secure,
check that the freewheel engages cor-
rectly. If there is any malfunction of the
hubs, they should not be used under
any condition. In case of any doubt,
consult an experienced bike mechanic.
Rear hub axle bolts should be tightened
alternately! Do not over-tighten the bolt
on one side without counter tightening
on the other!
Brakes
There are two main types of bicy-
cle brakes: rim brakes, operated by
squeezing the wheel rim between two
brake pads and disc brakes, operat-
ed by squeezing a hub-mounted disc
between two brake pads. Both can be
actuated by the rider squeezing a lever
mounted on the handlebar.
WARNING:
Riding with brakes that
have not been adjusted properly, worn
brake pads, or wheels with a visible
rim wear marks constitutes a hazard
and can cause serious injury or death.
Too hard or too sudden application of
the brakes can cause the wheel to lock
up and make you lose control and fall.
Applying the front brake too suddenly
or excessively may result in the rider’s
pitching over the handlebars, potentially
causing serious injury or death. Bicycle
brakes may be very powerful, especially
disc brakes or linear-pull brakes. You
should be extra careful while learning
how to operate such brakes and take
particular care while using them. Disc
brakes can heat up extremely when
their application is prolonged. Don’t
touch a disc brake until it has had
plenty of time to cool. Remember that
brake pads in all brake types will wear
out, which will ultimately reduce their
efficiency. For information on how to
operate and maintain your brakes and
when to replace the brake pads see
the brake manufacturer’s operation
and maintenance manual. If you have
not been provided with the manufac-
turer’s instruction manual, contact your
dealer or the brake manufacturer. When
replacing worn or damaged parts the
manufacturer-approved genuine spare
parts are to be used only. Brake con-
trols and features
It’s vital for your safety to learn and
remember which brake is controlled by
which brake lever on your bike. Ac-
quaint yourself with the setup of your
brakes by alternately squeezing the
left and right brake lever and observing
which brake lever activates the front
brake, and which one activates the rear
brake. You should be able to reach
the brake levers with your hands and
squeeze them easily. If you find out that
your hands are too small to do so, you
should consult it with your dealer before
riding the bike. In some models the le-
ver reach may be adjusted, or you may
need a different brake lever design.
Operation of the braking system
The bicycle braking system’s func-
tion is based on friction between two
braking surfaces. To assure its proper
functioning you should maintain the
rims, brake pads, disc rotor and calliper
clean and free of dust, dirt, grease,
lubricants, waxes and polishes. There
are special chemical cleaners available
on the market designed specifically for
cleaning these surfaces. Bicycle brakes
have been designed to control the
speed of your bicycle by reducing it or
preventing the bicycle from moving. The
maximum breaking force for each wheel
is achieved just before the moment the
wheel stops rotating (“locks up”) and
starts skidding. The instant it has begun
to skid, the most of your bike’s stopping
power and all directional control is lost.
Therefore, it is necessary to learn how
to slow down your bike and bring it to a
halt smoothly avoiding a wheel lockup.
To do so, you should learn a progres-
sive brake modulation technique so
that you could be able to precisely and
accurately control the amount of clamp
force on a rotor with a given amount
of lever input. Instead of pushing the
brake lever abruptly, squeeze it slow-
ly, and gradually increase the braking
force. The instant the wheel begins to
lock up, slightly release pressure to
keep it rotating. You should learn how
much brake lever pressure is needed
for each wheel at different speeds and
on different surfaces. Reducing the
bike speed by applying one or both
brakes will transfer the weight to the
front wheel as the rider’s body contin-
ues at the speed at which it was going.
Heavy braking will result in the trans-
fer of weight around the front wheel
hub, which may send the rider’s body
flying over the handlebars. Greater
brake pressure is needed for a wheel
burdened with heavier load to lock
up, whereas a wheel burdened with
less weight will lock up with less brake
pressure applied. Thus, when your
weight is transferred forward when the
brakes are activate, you should move
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