Avoid Scratching Your Bike; Brake Bed-In And Adjustments - Prodeco Technologies Mariner User Manual

b) Avoid scratching your bike
Your new Mariner is a high quality bicycle has been designed to withstand the elements by utilizing stainless steel, anodized
and painted aluminum alloys, brass plus galvanized or painted metals. Stainless steel and brass are used in their natural forms
and can withstand the elements with no additional protection required. The majority of your bicycle however is fabricated from
aluminum alloys which have either a painted finish or have been anodized. Aluminum does not rust but can discolor and
corrode over time. The frame has a 3 layer paint finish which protects the aluminum and graphics. Components such as the
handlebars, crank arms, chain guard, seat post and more have been anodized through an electrolytic process which increases
corrosion and wear resistance. If the frame or components become scratched, these items could slightly corrode around the
scratched area. Depending on the care of your bicycle, a scratch could take month or years for corrosion to appear. To
maintain future value and years of beauty, it is best to be careful when folding and moving your bicycle not to scratch the metal
surfaces. If a surface is scratched, use clear nail polish or black nail polish to cover and seal the scratch.
c) Brake Bed-In and adjustments
The front brake on your Mariner is a high performance Avid BB5 disc brake and rear brake is an Avid Single Digit 5. The
BB5 includes an inboard ―Tool Free‖ adjusting knob and barrel adjusting knob at the caliper for outboard pad adjustment. It
has powerful stopping power but must be properly adjusted. Adjusting your brakes will be required from time to time due to
either the brake pads wearing or the brake cables stretching. Both front and rear brake systems are easy to adjust with
multiple adjusting points. Please read all the instructions below on how to bed in and adjust your brakes. You can also
review the included Avid BB5 & Single Digit 5 guides included with your starter kit. If you are unsure as to a component or
installation procedure, please contact your local authorized dealer or Prodeco Technologies. (SEE PHOTOS NEXT PAGE)
AVID SAFETY INFORMATION
Brakes are a safety-critical item on a bicycle. Improper setup or use of brakes can result in loss of control or an accident,
which could lead to a severe injury.
Avid brakes are a performance product that offers increased stopping power over brakes that you may be used to. This
greater power requires less effort to lock-up a wheel when braking. A wheel lock up might cause you to lose control and
possibly cause injury.
It's your responsibility to learn and understand proper braking techniques. Consult the owner's manual for your bicycle
and a professional bike dealer.
ALWAYS RIDE UNDER CONTROL
Remember, it takes longer to stop in wet conditions. To reduce the possibility of an accident and minimize trail erosion,
you should avoid locking-up your wheels.
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
If you do not understand the instructions, have the adjustments done by a professional bicycle mechanic.
Disc brakes are OIL SENSITIVE! Do not spray any solvents or lubricants in the vicinity of the rotors or brake pads.
NEVER touch the pad surface or rotor surface with your fingers. Doing so will significantly degrade braking performance.
AVID WARNING
Do not touch the braking surface of any rotor with your bare hands, because the oils from your fingers will degrade its
performance. Always wear gloves, or handle the rotor by its spokes. Disc brakes become very hot during use. Do not
touch the caliper or rotor immediately after use. Make sure the brake has cooled down before making any adjustments.
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