Espin Reine 2019 User Manual page 14

Learn the Power of Your Brakes
The power of bicycle brakes changes with the Use Condition of the bicycle. If you
think it is necessary for your bicycle to have more—or less—power to
stop, speak to your dealer about brake adjustments or other brake options for your
bicycle.
WARNING
If you do not use the brake system correctly or you apply too much force with the
front-wheel brake, the brakes could decrease your control and cause you to fall. Practice
to correctly apply your brakes as shown in this manual.
Prevent Toe-clip Overlap
Some modern, high-performance bicycles, especially smaller sizes, use a
short-wheelbase design with the front wheel close to the pedals. Increasing the
distance between the front wheel and pedals could place the handlebar too far away or
make the steering unwieldy. On bicycles where this distance is short, when the
handlebar is turned during very slow speeds your foot or toe-clips could overlap or
touch the front wheel or fender.
This overlap is affected by the size of your feet, the length of the crankarms, and the
pedals you choose. At usual speeds, the handlebar does not turn sufficiently for
overlap to occur. When you ride slowly, do not pedal when the handlebar is turned.
WARNING
If your foot or toe-clip touches the front wheel or fender, toe-clip overlap could decrease
your control and cause you to fall. Do not pedal when you turn at slow speed.
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