CAUTION:
If the barrel adjuster is loosened too
much it may fall out, causing brake failure.
WARNING:
Make sure your brake pads never
make contact with your tires. If your brake pads rub on
the tires, it will cause irreparable damage to your tire and
tube, and may result in a popped tire.
Your brake pads should always contact the center of
the rim and not the tire. To adjust the position of the pad
on your rim, simply loosen the nut holding the pad on
enough to move the pad, reposition and re-tighten. In
addition to being centered on the rim, the front of the
pad (towards the front of the bike) should contact the
rim slightly before the rest of the pad. On a U-Brake
equipped bike, this adjustment can be made by loosening
the brake pad nut, repositioning, and re-tightening. If your
side pull brake pad is not adjusted like this, you may need
to take your bike to bicycle shop for repair.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
WARNING:
Inspect the bicycle frequently. Failure to inspect the bicycle and to make repairs or adjustments, as necessary, can
result in injury to the rider or to others. Make sure all parts are correctly assembled and adjusted as written in this manual.
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Immediately replace any damaged, missing, or badly worn parts.
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Make sure all fasteners are correctly tightened as written in this manual. Parts that are not tight enough can be lost or operate poorly.
Over tightened parts can be damaged. Make sure any replacement fasteners are the correct size and type.
NOTE:
Have a bicycle service shop make any repairs or adjustments for which you do not have the correct tools or if the
instructions in this manual are not sufficient for you.
NOTE:
Before every ride, it is important to carry out the safety checks detailed on page 11. (For information and instructions
on performing specific equipment checks, locate the relevant section in the manual referenced on pages 3 – 4.
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