Warnings For Using The Brakes - IDEAL Bikes TARGET Instructions For Use Manual

22 Warnings for using the brakes

The following warnings always apply to the use of brakes, regardless of the type or types of
brakes fitted to the bicycle.
 WARNING
Risk of accident and injury!
When you ride on icy, wet, slippery or dirty roads, the tyres have less grip. This
lack of grip reduces the braking power, increases the braking distance and the
bicycle can swing out if you brake suddenly.
» Always adapt your cycling style and speed to the current weather conditions
and road characteristics.
 WARNING
Risk of accident and injury!
If you brake the front wheel abruptly, you could be thrown over the handlebar
or fall off the bicycle.
» Use the front brake very cautiously when riding at high speed.
» Always brake simultaneously with the front and rear brakes. Make sure that you
do not brake your bicycle abruptly with only the front brake, especially when
riding at high speed.
» Adjust the intensity with which you brake your bicycle – i.e. the braking power
– according to the cycling situation.
 WARNING
Risk of accident and injury!
If you brake the rear wheel abruptly during certain cycling manoeuvres, the
wheel may block, causing you to fall.
» Be very careful when using the rear brake around corners.
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