Legal Requirements For Riding On Public Roads - Canyon Urban Manual

62 RECOMMENDED TORQUE VALUES
DISC BRAKES
Shimano
Brake calliper bolt at frame/fork 6-8 Nm
Brake lever clamp bolt 6-8 Nm
Single-bolt clamping
Double-bolt clamping
Sleeve nuts on brake lines near lever 5-7 Nm
and normal brake line on calliper
Barbed fittings for brake lines 5-7 Nm
at brake calliper (disc tube)
Cap bolt 0.3-0.5 Nm 0.6 Nm
Setscrew for bleeder hole 4-6 Nm
Rotor bolts on hub 4 Nm
Brake cable connection to brake lever
Be sure to always observe the manuals of
!
the component manufacturer when doing
any work at the brake system.
Magura Avid Formula
6 Nm 5-7 Nm (RW) 9 Nm
9-10 Nm (FW)
4 Nm
4-5 Nm
(Juicy 5)
2.8-3.4 Nm 2.5 Nm
(Juicy 7/carbon)
4 Nm 5 Nm 5 Nm
alu clamping
7.8 Nm
steel clamping
6 Nm
2.5 Nm
4 Nm 6.2 Nm 5.75 Nm
8 Nm
Disc brake
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR RIDING ON PUBLIC
ROADS
In Great Britain
According to the Highway Code in Great Britain your
bicycle must be fitted as follows:
1. Lighting, rear lights, reflectors:
At night the bicycle must be fitted with the following
lighting:
- front light, white
- rear light, red
- pedal reflectors, amber (for all bicycles manufa-
tured after October 1, 1985)
In addition, it should be fitted with:
- front reflector, white
- spoke reflectors
[Law RVLR regs 13, 18 & 24)]
It is not required that the prescribed lighting is
mounted upon sale of the bicycle. If it is, however, it
must comply with these regulations.
Bicycles that are only used with good daylight visibil-
ity, such as e.g. road racing bicycles, are exempt from
the lighting regulations.
2. Signalling devices
It is recommended that a bell be fitted.
3. Cycle helmets
Wearing a cycle helmet is not compulsory.
4. Taking Children with You
There are no rules as to the transport of children with
bicycles.
5. Trailers
There are no rules as to the usage of trailers.
6. Other issues
Using cycle lanes is not compulsory.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 63
Front lamp
Rear light with test symbol
For further information see:
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http://www.direct.gov.uk/
http://www.dft.gov.uk
http://www.ctc.org.uk/
(Cyclists' Touring Club)