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Warnings on use of brakes
The following warnings always apply to the use of the brakes, regardless of the type or types
of brakes fitted on the bike.
WARNING
Risk of accident and injury!
When you ride on icy, wet, slippery or dirty roads, the tyres have less grip. This
lack of grip reduces the braking power, your braking distance increases and the
bike can swing out if you brake suddenly.
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Always adapt both your cycling style and speed to current weather conditions
and road characteristics.
WARNING
Risk of accident and injury!
If you brake the front wheel abruptly, you could be thrown over the handlebar
or fall off the bike.
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Use the front brake very carefully when cycling at high speed.
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Always brake simultaneously with front and rear brakes. Make sure that your
bike is not braked abruptly with only the front brake, especially when cycling at
high speed.
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Adjust the intensity with which you brake your bike – i.e. the braking force –
according to the cycling situation.
WARNING
Risk of accident and injury!
Braking the rear wheel suddenly during certain riding manoeuvres may cause
the wheel to lock up, resulting in an accident.
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Be very careful when using the rear brake in corners so as to avoid locking the
rear wheel.
