Brakes - Argon 18 E-Road Operation Manual

When mounting the wheel, pay at-
tention to the rotational direction of
the tire.
4. Mounting the wheel
Reattach the wheel securely back in the frame or
fork with the corresponding quick release, bolted
connection or full floating axle mechanism.
Make extra sure that the brake
discs fit correctly between the brake
pads!
To correctly and safely assemble
and set up the gears, read the gear
manufacturer's instructions.
Tighten all screws to the recom-
mended torque. Otherwise the
screws could break and parts could
fall off (see page 39).
• Check whether the brake linings touch the
brake surfaces.
• Carry out a brake test.
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Brakes

• Disc brakes with hydraulic or mechanical op-
eration
Various versions of disk brakes are
available for racing and cyclo-cross
bikes. Always read the enclosed in-
structions from the parts manufacturer be-
fore the first ride. Make sure you practice
and get used to operating the brakes on
safe terrain before going on your first bike
ride!
Almost all modern brakes provide
considerably more braking power
than was available for bicycles/
pedelecs in the past. Carefully familiarise
yourself with the brakes, practise using
them and emergency braking, starting on
safe ground with no traffic before setting off
onto roads with traffic.
If you are riding on a long or very
steep slope, do not brake continu-
ously or only use one
brake. This could lead to the
brakes overheating and loss of
braking force.
You are braking properly and safely if you
use both brakes equally. The only exception
is if you are cycling in slippery conditions
such as on sand or a smooth surface. You
should then exercise great care, slowing
yourself down using the rear brake. Oth-
erwise there is the risk of the front wheel
slipping out to the side and causing a fall.
On very long downhill stretches, you should
avoid lightly braking constantly. It is pref-
erable to brake sharply for a shorter time
when taking bends or if you are riding too
fast. This allows the brakes to cool down in
the meantime. This preserves your braking
power.
Your pedelec is supplied with the
corresponding operating manual for
your specific gear system. You can
get more information about the gears on
your pedelec in the operating manual pro-
vided by your manufacturer or on the manu-
facturer's website.