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YOUR FIRST RIDE
MECHANICAL DISC BRAKES
The Lectric XP is equipped with mechanical disc brakes to ensure that
you can stop quickly, even at high speeds. The brakes are engaged
by squeezing the brake levers towards the handlebars. This pulls the
brake cable, which closes the brake caliper. The brake caliper then
makes contact with the brake rotor which is attached to the bike
wheels. The more you squeeze the brake lever, the more force will
be applied and thus the faster the bike will slow down. The left brake
lever activates the brake on the front wheel and the right brake lever
activates the brake on the rear wheel. The right brake lever should
always be applied before and while the front brake is also being
applied.
If only the front brake is applied while slowing
or stopping quickly, the rider may be ejected over the front
handlebars. This could result in serious harm, injury, or death. To
avoid this, always apply even pressure to both brakes when slowing
down or stopping.
Before riding, ensure the brake lever does not touch the handlebars
when fully applied. If it does, screw or unscrew the barrel adjuster to
increase tension in the brake cable. If this does not fix the problem,
take the bike to an experienced bicycle mechanic for further
adjustment.
Note: Disc brake rotors will become hot during use and will stay hot
for a short period after use. This is due to the high amount of friction
between the brake pad and the rotor. Ensure you do not touch the disc
rotor right after use.
Contact Lectric eBikes if you have ANY questions regarding the safe
operation of your Lectric eBike.
