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DANGER!
DANGER!
BRAKING SYSTEM
USE BRAKES PROPERLY
The brakes on Riese & Müller E-bikes allow
you to achieve powerful braking with little
hand force. The stopping distance however
depends also on the rider’s skill. No worries
as this can be trained. When you brake, your
weight is shifted to the front wheel from the
rear wheel. The strength of the deceleration
is the primary factor in bicycle rollover with
the secondary factor being the traction of
the tires. This can be particularly problematic
when riding downhill. During an emergency
stop try to shift your weight as far back as
possible.
Press both brake levers at the same time
and note that the front brake transmits
much more braking force due to the shifting
weight. Avoid, however, locking the front
wheel as this can cause slipping or even a
rollover.
On slippery ground you must use the front
brake carfully to prevent an uncontrolled
slide away of the front wheel.
ORIENTATION OF THE BRAKE LEVERS
If your E-bike is equipped with a coaster
brake and only one hand brake, the brake
lever will be located on the right side and
will operate the front brake. If your bike is
equipped with two brake levers, the one on
the right operates the rear brake and the
one on the left operates the front brake.
Familiarize yourself with the orientation
or ask your dealer to change them to your
liking.
Make sure to familiarize yourself
with the brakes gradually.
Practice emergency braking in
a trac-free area until you are
able to safely control the E-bike.
This can prevent accidents while
on the road.
Some dealers change the orienta-
tion of the brake levers because
there are different opinions as
to which orientation is correct.
Therefore please check before
your rst ride, whether the
above orientation matches your
E-bike and your preferences.
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