P. 17
Braking
Efficient braking will improve your riding and
make you safer. Before your first ride, you
should get to know how the brakes work,
how powerful and responsive they are, and
which side is front, which side is rear.
Keep in mind that the braking distance
needed to come to a complete stop is
likely to be longer when riding an Azteca
compared to a traditional bicycle.
HOW TO BRAKE EFFICIENTLY
1.
Use both front and rear brakes
simultaneously.
2.
Apply force progressively on the brake
levers (modulate the braking force in
between front and rear brake).
3.
Understand that the front brake is
responsible for most of the braking
duties.
4.
Avoid putting so much force on the
brake levers that you lock the wheel
and skid.
5.
Understand that the braking power is at
its peak at the point where the wheel is
about to lock, but is reduced drastically
when it does.
6.
Anticipate braking time according to
your speed, weather conditions and
the riding surface.
7.
Avoid braking while in a curve. Instead,
brake before a curve and release the
brake while turning.
Using gears
Knowing how and when to shift gears will
make your riding experience better. Shifting
gears frequently to adapt your pedalling
cadence to your speed can help prevent
muscular fatigue, joint injuries, and extend
the drivetrain life.
Your Azteca is equipped with an efficient
and reliable gear transmission system.
To make the most of it, you should
understand how it works and how to use
it properly.
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