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Mountain Trike Owner’s Manual Issue 2
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2.7 Braking
Mountain Trikes come equipped with two high specification mountain bike hydraulic disc brakes.
These provide an unsurpassed level of braking power and control. The brakes work on the two
driven wheels and are available in either
independent (meaning that each wheel has its own brake
lever) or combined (meaning a single brake lever operates both wheels at the same time).
Only very gentle pressure on the brake lever is required to begin braking. There is enough power
in the brakes to control speed whilst descending and hold the Trike still on slopes whilst
ascending. To provide small amounts of braking force to check speed, only gentle pressure is
required. For independent brakes it is also important to apply force evenly to each brake lever so
that each wheel is experiencing the same amount of force, otherwise you could veer to the side.
Again, use smooth, flat and open ground to practice braking and get a feel for the brakes and
making controlled stops before attempting more challenging terrain.
Note: Always keep at least one or two fingers resting on the brakes at all times when riding.
WARNING - Excessive braking force could cause the Trike to tip causing the rider to lose
control and fall.
WARNING - Uneven force applied to each brake when using independent brakes can
cause the Trike to change direction causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Anti-tip wheels
The anti-tip wheels at the front of the Mountain Trike are designed to prevent the rider from
tipping too far forward and falling out when applying the brakes. The use of the optional seat belt
may help riders feel more secure in the event of tipping.
2.8 Hill and Kerb Climbing
The features of the Trike allow the rider to climb slopes that would be very difficult to climb in any
other wheelchair. Climbing can be thought of as an advanced riding technique and should only be
attempted once a good level of all round control has been achieved.
Before attempting to climb any surface, check thoroughly that it will be possible to get back down
safely.
It is recommended that the climbing technique is practiced on flat or very gently inclined surfaces
before climbing any steeper terrain.