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Please take note of the running di-
rection of the tyre when installing it.
• Pump the inner tube up somewhat.
• Check that the tyre is properly in place and
runs true using the control ring on the side of
the tyre. Adjust the positioning of the tyre with
your hand if it does not quite run true.
• Pump the inner tube up to the recommended
tyre pressure.
Brakes
Modern bicycles can be equipped with a variety
of different braking systems.
There are various options:
Rim brakes in the form of V-brakes
If a brake pad is grazing
against the rim:
The spring setting al-
lows you to set the re-
turn force in such a way
that both brake pads
lift evenly from the rim
when you release the
brake lever. Subsequently check that the brakes
are working correctly.
Setting up the distance between the brakes and the rim
Spring adjust-
ment screw
Spring adjust
-
ment screw
Source: Shimano
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6. Fitting the wheels
Reattach the wheel securely back in the frame or
fork with the corresponding quick release, bolted
connection or full oating axle mechanism.
If your bicycle has disc brakes,
please ensure that the brake discs
are correctly secured between the
brake pads!
Read the gear manufacturer‘s instructions to cor-
rectly and safely assemble and set up derailleur
gear systems, gear hubs and combined hub and
derailleur gear systems.
Tighten all screws to the recom-
mended torque. Otherwise the
screws could break and parts could
fall off (see page 34).
• Connect the brake line, attach it or close the
brake quick release.
• Check if the brake pads are aligned with the
brake surfaces.
• Securely attach the brake arm.
• Test the brakes.
Both break pads
move to the left
Both break pads
move to the right
Cantilever brakes
Opening the cantilever or V-type brake
• Grip around the wheel with one hand.
• Press the brake arms together and against the
rim
• Detach the brake cable or the outside of the
cable duct at one of the brake arms
Opening the side-pull caliper brake:
• Open the quick release lever on the brake arm
or lever, or:
• If you do not have a brake quick release, de-
ate all of the air out of the tyre. Now the wheel
can be pulled out from between the brake
pads.
Side-pull caliper brake
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