BRAKES
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Be sure that the brake pads are aligned with the curve of the rim and that they contact the rim surface flat and evenly. The brake shoe angle and height can be adjusted by loosening the hex
bolt attaching the brake shoe to the brake arm. Notice that the brake shoe can articulate a certain
amount up and down and side to side.
(Fig.16)
Loosen the brake cable anchor bolt on the brake arm held by a hex bolt allowing the brake cable to freely glide through its anchor.
Squeeze the brake arms together until the brake shoes contact the rim surface. Pull the cable taught through its anchor and tighten the cable anchor bolt. Make sure the brake cable housing is seated
properly at the cable stop ferrules before tightening the anchor bolt.
(Fig.17)
Squeeze the brake lever hard several times to stretch the cable and make sure that it does not slip through its anchor. If the cable tension is too tight to allow the brake shoes to retract and clear the rim
surface, loosen the anchor bolt and give the cable some slack. If the cable has too much slack
and you cannot apply enough stopping force to the rim, repeat procedure “2” and take the slack
out of the cable
Be sure that the brake arms are evenly spaced from the wheel and there is some clearance between the brake pads and the rim surface. If the arms are not evenly spaced from the wheel, you can balance
the spacing by tightening or loosening the spring tension using the small screw located
at the lower side of each brake arm.
(Fig.18)
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GEARS
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The gears on your Kinney come adjusted from the factory. If the gears need adjustment, please have this done by a professional bike shop.
NOTE:
When Shifting Gears: You must be pedaling with light pedal pressure while shifting to allow the chain to shift from one gear to another. For best results shift one gear at a time. It is recommended
to downshift into an easier gear before coming to a complete stop.
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Brake arm
Brake shoe
Spring tension
screw
Spring tension
screw
Brake arms
Cable housing
stops
Cable anchor
bolt
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