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WARNING
You use the brakes to slow down or stop your E-Bike. The safety of any braking maneuver
largely depends on your abilities. For this reason, it is important and part of the duties of your
authorized dealer when you pick up your new E-Bike to carefully explain to you how to operate
the brakes correctly.
The front brake can transfer a much greater braking power because of the weight shift towards
the front during breaking. When braking, be sure to keep the front wheel from locking.
Otherwise your E-Bike may flip over or slip and you will fall. Apply both brakes at the same time,
keeping the above in mind.
When braking on loose ground, such as sand, gravel or loose dirt, be very careful when applying
the front brake to prevent slipping or locking of the front wheel.
Modern E-Bike brake systems like disc brakes and hydraulic rim brakes are very powerful.
Carefully make yourself familiar with the brakes.
Safely practice emergency braking in a trac free area until you feel confident that you can
control your E-Bike and its brakes in hazardous situations that could lead to accidents and
severe injuries.
Be aware that wet or rainy conditions aect the brakes and lead to longer braking distances.
Do not brake forcefully on loose ground, such as sand, gravel or loose dirt to prevent the front
wheel from slipping or locking.
Brakes will heat up during breaking. Use the brakes only intermittently on long downhill rides.
Briefly release the brakes at regular intervals to allow the brakes to cool down.
The brakes will otherwise become very hot and may even fail.
Brake pads and rotors become very hot during use. A brake rotor has sharp edges.
Avoid injuries and never touch a brake rotor that is hot or rotating!
7.3. BRAKES
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