Use; Hand Operated Brakes - Schwinn S14 Folding Bicycle Owner's Manual

Use

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Failure to follow all local and state regulations and laws
pertaining to bicycle use as well as the safety warnings in this
manual may result in serious injury or death. Always follow all
local and state regulations and laws pertaining to bicycle use,
follow the safety warnings in this manual and use common
sense when riding the bicycle. Always conduct a pre-ride
check of the bicycle condition before riding.

Hand Operated Brakes

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If the front brake is applied too quickly or too hard, the front
wheel can stop turning resulting in a front pitch over or cause
the bicycle to lose steering function leading to a crash.
Hand operated brakes have a separate hand lever to operate
front and rear brakes. Front hand brake levers are located on
the left side of the handlebar, and rear hand brake levers are
located on the right side of the handlebar. Figure 5.1
It is OK to operate one brake at a time, or all together,
depending on your style, comfort, and riding conditions,
however, be careful to pay close attention to front brakes
locking up.
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to best avoid this:
• Apply the front and rear brakes simultaneously, while shifting
your body weight back slightly to compensate for braking
force.
• As terrain changes, the rider must practice and learn how the
bicycle will respond in a new terrain or weather change. The
same bicycle will react differently if it is wet, or if there is
gravel on the road etc.
• Always test the brakes and be sure you feel comfortable with
the reaction. If the riding conditions are too steep (off road
for example) and you are unsure, dismount the bicycle and
walk past the questionable terrain before riding again.
• Remember that as you apply the brakes your weight will
want to shift forward, and the wheels will want to stop.
• See Section 4: Brake Adjustments if adjustments are needed.
Press to engage brakes
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Figure 5.1
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