Brakes - Flash FLASHV1 User Manual

turning it counterclockwise while keeping the cam lever from
rotating reduces clamping force. Less than half a turn of the
tension adjusting nut can make the difference between safe
and unsafe clamping force.
WARNING: The full force of the cam action is needed to
clamp the seatpost securely. Holding the nut with one hand
and turning the lever like a wing nut with the other hand
until everything is as tight as you can get it will not clamp
the seatpost safely. WARNING: If you can fully close the cam
lever without wrapping your fingers around the seatpost or a
frame tube for leverage, and the lever does not leave a clear
imprint in the palm of your hand, the tension is insufficient.
Open the lever; turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a
quarter turn; then try again.
C. Brakes
There are three general types of bicycle brakes: rim brakes,
which operate by squeezing the wheel rim between two
brake pads; disc brakes, which operate by squeezing a
hub-mounted disc between two brake pads; and internal
hub brakes. All three can be operated by way of a handlebar
mounted lever.
WARNING:
1. Riding with improperly adjusted brakes, worn brake
pads, or wheels on which the rim wear mark is visible is
dangerous and can result in serious injury or death.
2. Applying brakes too hard or too suddenly can lock up
a wheel, which could cause you to lose control and fall.
Sudden or excessive application of the front brake may
pitch the rider over the handlebars, which may result in
serious injury or death.
3. Some bicycle brakes, such as disc brakes are extremely
powerful. Take extra care in becoming familiar with these
brakes and exercise particular care when using them.
4. Some bicycle brakes are equipped with a brake force
modulator, as mall, cylindrical device through which the
brake control cable runs and which is designed to pro-
vide a more progressive application of braking force.
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