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ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER
BRAKE LEVER REACH
ADJUSTING THE
BRAKE LEVER REACH
With road bikes the clearance between shift/brake
levers and handlebar can only be adjusted to a mi-
nor degree. If you have problems reaching the levers,
please contact our service hotline at +44 (0) 20 8501
2582.
Read up on time trial handlebars for triathlon and
time trial machines in chapter "Special features of
triathlon and time trial machines".
There are special shift/brake levers tai-
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lored to small hands on offer by various
gear manufacturers.
Note that the distance you need to stop
your bike increases, while riding with the
hands on the top handlebars. The brake levers are
not within easy reach.
Brake lever reach
The necessary brake lever travel can be slightly modified by means
of the knurled nut
Note that the bolted connections of the
stem, handlebars and brakes have to be
tightened to the specified torques. You will find
the prescribed values in chapter "General notes
on care and inspection" or in the enclosed manu-
als of the component manufacturers. If you disre-
gard the prescribed values, the components may
come loose or break. This can lead to a severe
crash.
You should not be able to pull the brake
levers all the way to the handlebars. Your
maximum brake force must be reached short of
this point!
THE PEDAL SYSTEMS
Not all shoes are suited for cycling. Shoes used for
cycling should have a stiff sole and provide a firm
support for your feet. If the soles are too soft, the ped-
als can press through and cause foot pain. The sole
should be not too broad near the heels, as the rear
stays will otherwise get in the way of your pedalling.
This will prevent your feet from assuming a natural
position and may cause knee pain in the long run.
DIFFERENT SYSTEMS AT A GLANCE – HOW THEY
WORk
It is recommended using pedals which provide a lock
and release mechanism for your shoe, known as clip-
less or step-in pedals. The firm connection between
shoe and pedal prevents your feet from slipping off
when pedalling fast or when riding over rough ground.
Besides this, it enables you not only to push but also
to pull the pedals, which makes your pedalling more
fluent. A further advantage is that the ball of your big
toe comes to rest just at the right place on the pedal
spindle and that you do not block inadvertently the
front wheel with the tips of your feet during steering.
PEDAL SYSTEMS
Step-in pedal
Shoes for step-in pedals
for clipless or step-in pedals you always
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need special cycling shoes.
Read the operating instructions of the
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pedal manufacturers or call our service
hotline at +44 (0) 20 8501 2582.
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