Brakes - SR Suntour RAIDON Owner's Manual

clamped.
Adjusting the seat post cam action mechanism
hold the seat post securely in place. The amount of clamping force is
controlled by the tension adjusting nut. Turning the tension adjusting nut
reduces clamping force. Less than half a turn of the tension adjusting nut
WARNING: The full force of the cam action is needed to clamp
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 seat
post safely.
WARNING: If you can fully close the cam lever without wrapping
and the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your
tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn; then try again.
C. Brakes
mounted lever. On some models of bicycle, the internal hub brake is
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described in Appendix C.
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.
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, a small, cylindrical device through which the brake
control cable runs and which is designed to provide a more
progressive application of braking force. A modulator
makes the initial brake lever force more gentle, progressively
increasing force until full force is achieved. If your bike is
equipped with a brake force modulator, take extra care in
becoming familiar with its performance characteristics.
5. Disc brakes can get extremely hot with extended use. Be careful
not to touch a disc brake until it has had plenty of time to cool.
6. See the brake manufacturer's instructions for operation and care
of your brakes, and for when brake pads must be replaced. If you do
not have the manufacturer's instructions, see your dealer or contact
the brake manufacturer.
7. If replacing worn or damaged parts, use only manufacturer-
approved genuine replacement parts.
1. Brake controls and features
consult your dealer before riding the bike. The lever reach may be
The braking action of a bicycle is a function
To make sure that you have maximum friction
pads or the disk rotor and caliper clean and
Brakes are designed to control your speed, not
just to stop the bike. Maximum braking force
to skid. Once the tire skids, you actually lose
most of your stopping force and all directional
a feel for the amount of brake lever pressure
on different surfaces. To better understand this,
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