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Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019
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3.3 Stopping the Gocycle
The Gocycle is equipped with front and rear hydraulic disk brakes, operated by two levers on the
handlebars (shown below). Before riding, it is important to familiarise yourself with which brake lever
operates the front brake and which lever operates the rear brake. Proper use of your brakes will slow
and bring your Gocycle to a safe and controlled stop.
WARNING! To slow or stop the Gocycle in normal operation, apply the brakes
appropriately. In the event that an emergency stop is required, apply the brakes appropriately
and in a safe and controlled manner until you have brought the Gocycle to a complete stop. Do
not release the brakes until it is safe to do so.
Aggressive use of the brakes may cause your Gocycle to skid, potentially resulting in loss of control.
Anticipate your need to stop and slow using appropriate pressure on the brake levers.
3.4 Riding in Wet, Cold or Icy Conditions
Under wet, cold or icy conditions, the stopping power of your brakes and tyres (as well as the brakes
of other vehicles sharing the road) is dramatically reduced. This makes it harder to control speed and
easier to lose control. It also makes skidding during turning more likely. Ride more slowly and
cautiously when in wet weather. If it is cold, near or below the temperature when water freezes, be
careful of ice on the roads which could be dangerous.
WARNING! Wet or icy conditions impair traction, braking and visibility, both for the cyclist
and for other vehicles sharing the road. The risk of an accident is dramatically increased in
wet conditions.
To make sure that you can slow down and stop safely in wet conditions, ride more slowly and apply
your brakes more gradually than you would under normal, dry conditions.
We do not recommend riding in heavy rain or standing water, but we do understand that this is not
always avoidable. If your Gocycle gets wet, clean and dry it within 15 minutes of heavy wet weather
riding.
WARNING: Wet weather impairs traction, braking and visibility, both for the bicyclist
and for other vehicles sharing the road. The risk of an accident is dramatically increased in
wet conditions.
Under wet conditions, the stopping power of your brakes (as well as the brakes of other vehicles
sharing the road) is dramatically reduced and your tires don’t grip nearly as well. This makes it harder
to control speed and easier to lose control. To make sure that you can slow down and stop safely in
wet conditions, ride more slowly and apply your brakes earlier and more gradually than you would
under normal, dry conditions. See also Section 5.
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