Operating instructions

What to bear in mind with rim brakes

Please note, if you have rim brakes, that the braking

eect

(a) is also greatly reduced in wet conditions. It

may take some time until the brake responds. Let the

brake drag before the actual braking manoeuvre to

get the rim dry.

Be particularly cautious when riding on wet or dirty

roads and do not ride as fast as you would in dry con-

ditions to have more time for braking.

Braking on long and steep descents can heat up the

tyre or tube and even have a harmful impact on the

rim. The glued tyre can come loose or the rider can

experience a sudden loss of air. This can make you

loose control of your bicycle and lead to a crash.

Do not let the brakes drag when riding downhill.

Brake briey and release the brake once again. Actu-

ate both brakes (b) to dissipate the generated heat on

both brakes and rims. Stop, if necessary, and let the

brakes cool down from time to time.

Do not let the brakes drag when riding

downhill. Let both the brake and the rim

cool down.

Before using your AX-Lightness and engage

wheels in a rain race

(c+d), we strongly rec-

ommend that you make a test ride in the

rain to get used to the dierent braking

performance.

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