WARNING:
If you do not obey the following instructions, injury to the rider or to others can occur:
Before you ride the bicycle for the first time, check and adjust the brakes as written in the
“Adjustments” section. Then test the brakes and practice using them at low speed in a large and
level area that is free of obstruction. If the brake block is worn, please replace the worn brake block
as the instructions of “Brake System Adjustment” (Page 15)
When correctly used, the brake system is very effective. But, if you apply the front brake too strongly,
you can be thrown off the bicycle. Make a habit of always using both brakes to stop the bicycle.
Always try to brake while going in a straight line. Apply brakes earlier in the following conditions:
wet pavement, sand, gravel, leaves, or if you need to brake while turning. To reduce the change of
skidding apply brakes intermittently.
If the rims are wet, start to brake earlier than normal because a longer distance to stop the bicycle
will be necessary.
Be careful when riding downhill or at a high speed because as your speed increases, a longer
distance to stop the bicycle will be necessary. Slow for curves because too much speed can force
you to make a turn too wide.
Keep wax, oil, grease, etc. If the rims and the brake shoes. These lubricants will reduce brake
performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be necessary.
Check and adjust the brakes the first time they do not stop the bicycle quickly and smoothly, do not
stop the bicycle as well as they have in the past, or if either brake lever can touch the grip.
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