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BRAKES ...........................................................19

General notes on mounting and compatibility .....................21

Compatibility ............................................................ 22

Operation and wear ...............................................24

Functional check ......................................................... 24

Brake adjustment and maintenance ...............................26

Synchronising and readjusting the brakes ................................ 26

Replacing brake pads .................................................... 28

Mounting brakes and brake cables ....................................... 30

General notes on mounting

and compatibility

Brakes (a+b) are used for adjusting one’s speed to

the surrounding terrain and trac. In an emergency

situation, the brakes must bring the bicycle to a halt

as quickly as possible. In the event of such emergen-

cy braking, the rider’s weight shifts forward abruptly,

thus reducing the load on the rear wheel. The rate of

deceleration is thereby limited by the danger of the

rear wheel losing contact with the ground and by

the loss of the tyres’ grip on the road. This can lead

to an overturning of the bicycle (c). Such a problem

becomes particularly acute when riding downhill.

Therefore, in case of an emergency braking you must

try to shift your weight back and down as far as pos-

sible.

Actuate both brakes simultaneously and bear in mind

that, due to the weight transfer, the front brakes can

generate a far better braking eect on a surface with

good grip. Wet weather reduces the braking pow-

er. Actuate the brakes carefully when riding on wet

or slippery ground, as the tyres can easily slip away.

Therefore, reduce your speed when riding in such

conditions. Prolonged braking or permanent drag-

ging of brake pads can lead to overheating of the

rims in the case of rim brakes. This can damage the

inner tube or make the tyre slip on the rim This can

damage the inner tube or make the tyre slip on the

rim. Risk of accident!

When riding downhill, get used to braking hard and

then releasing the brake again, whenever the road

surface and the situation allows for it. If you are in

doubt about the braking action, stop and let the

brake system cool down.

The assignment of brake lever to brake cal-

liper can vary, e.g. left lever acts on front

brake (d). Ask your AX-Lightness and en-

gage dealer to change the brakes as you

want them.

Be careful while getting used to the

AX-Lightness and engage brakes. Be careful

while getting used to the AX-Lightness and

engage brakes. This can save you from hav-

ing accidents.

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