Brakes - Orbea Multi-speed bicycle Owner's Manual

C. Brakes
Warning
!
1. Riding with improperly adjusted brakes or worn brake pads 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 (fig. 11) and linear-pull brakes (fig.12), are extremely powerful.
Take extra care in becoming familiar with these brakes and exercise particular care when using them.
4. 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.
5. See the brake manufacturer's instructions for operation and care of your brakes. If you do not have the
manufacturer's instructions, see your dealer or contact the brake manufacturer.
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It's very important to your safety that you learn and remember which
brake lever controls which brake on your bike. Make sure that your
hands can reach and squeeze the brake levers comfortably. If your
hands are too small to operate the levers may be adjustable; or you
may need a different brake lever design.
Most brakes have some form of quick-release mechanism to allow the
brake pads to clear the tire when a wheel is removed or reinstalled.
When the brake quick release is in the open position, the brakes are
inoperative. Ask your dealer to make sure that you understand the
way the brake quick release works on your bike (see figs. 11. 12, 13.
14 & 15) and check each time to make sure both brakes work
correctly before you get on the bike.
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open
disc
fig. 11 fig. 12