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RIDING & BRAKING
HOW TO BRAKE CORRECTLY
Braking.with.carbon.rims.is.quite.different.from.braking.with.alu-
minium.rims
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It.is.therefore.essential.to.become.familiar.with.the.different.
braking.behaviour.and.an.especially.cautious.and.circumspect.
riding.method.is.recommended.during.the.initial.period!
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Do.not.keep.the.brake.pads.in.constant.contact.with.the.rims .
This.can.quickly.cause.severe.heat.build.up.on.the.brake.track.
areas.and.cause.delamination.of.the.carbon.fibres .
After.this.happens,.the.braking.effect.is.very.hard.to.control.and.
the.wheel.is.permanently.damaged
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Operate.the.brakes.at.intervals.(intermittent.braking) .
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The shorter and harder the braking intervals the better!
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The longer the brake is released between braking intervals the
better!
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Please.note.that.new.brake.pads.and.brake.track.areas.only.reach.
their.full.braking.effect.during.the.bedding-in.phase .
Select.your.speed.to.reflect.this.during.your.first.rides!
Braking on a long descent:
Risk of accident through a reduced braking effect and
material damage due to overheating of the brake track area.
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Do.not.keep.the.brake.pads.in.constant.contact.with.the.rims
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Operate.the.brakes.at.intervals.(intermittent.braking)
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Adopt.a.circumspect.riding.method
During.long,.fast.downhill.stretches.where.you.need.to.brake.
frequently,.regular.short.(1.second).releasing.of.the.brake.will.
considerably.extend.the.lifetime.of.the.brake.track.areas .
Lightweight.wheels.dissipate.heat.very.quickly.–.approx .50.°C.
(122.°F).per.revolution.of.the.wheel!.
If.you.need.to.apply.the.brakes.for.longer.periods.to.ride.safely,.
use.the.front.and.rear.wheel.brakes.alternately
Risk of burning on hot brake track areas.
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Allow.the.brake.track.area.to.cool.before.touching.it
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You.should.check.the.brake.track.area.for.thermal.deformation.
especially.after.a.long.descent.and.at.high.ambient.temperature .
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Never.ride.with.damaged.wheels
Braking in wet conditions:
Risk of accident through a reduced braking effect and
incalculable braking behaviour due to water film on the brake track
area.
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Adopt.a.circumspect.riding.method
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Keep.the.brake.pads.in.slight.contact.with.the.rims.before.braking
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This.will.eliminate.the.water.film.on.the.brake.track.area
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Braking.effect.and.behaviour.are.considerably.improved
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