Currie tech IZIP - Brake System Operation

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It’simportanttoyourperformance,enjoymentandsafetytounderstandhowthingsworkonyourbicycle.Evenifyou’rean
experienced bicyclist, don’t assume that the way things work on your new bike is the same as how they work on older bikes. Be
suretoreadandtounderstandthissectionoftheManual.Ifyouhaveeventheslightestdoubtastowhetheryouunderstand
something, talk to a qualified specialist.
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Formosteffectivebraking,usebothbrakesandapplythemsimultaneously.
Suddenorexcessiveapplicationofthefrontbrakemaypitchtherideroverthehandlebars,causingserious
injury or death.
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It’simportanttoyoursafetythatyouinstinctivelyknowwhichbrakelevercontrolswhichbrakeonyourbike.IntheU.S.,bikes
are required to be set up with the right brake lever controlling the rear brake, and the left lever controlling the front brake.
The braking action of a bicycle is a function of the friction between the brake surfaces -- usually the brake shoes and the
wheel rim. To make sure that you have maximum friction available, keep your wheel rims and brake shoes clean and free of
lubricants, waxes or polishes.
Makesurethatyourhandscanreachandsqueezethebrakeleverscomfortably.Ifyourhandsaretoosmalltooperatethe
levers comfortably, consult your dealer before riding the bike. The lever reach may be adjustable; or you may need a different
brake lever design.
Mostbrakeshavesomeformofquickreleasemechanismtoallowthebrakeshoestoclearthetirewhenawheelisremovedor
reinstalled.Whenthebrakequickreleaseisintheopenposition,thebrakesareinoperative.Makesurethatyouunderstandthe
way the brake quick release works on your bike and check each time to make sure both brakes work correctly before you get
on the bike.
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