Training Wheels - Infinity MOUNTAIN BICYCLE Owner's Manual

Assembly
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Straddle
Cable
Brake Brake Cable
Straddle Hanger
Pinch Bolt
Straddle Cable
90
o
Cable
Anchor
Caliper Arm
Pivot
Brake pad aligned with the rim surface Pad and rim should be parallel.
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1- 2 mm
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Cantilever Brakes – Straddle Cable
The length of the straddle cable, the height of the straddle hanger and
the brake pad-to-caliper arm position all have an effect on braking
power. Generally, the straddle cable bridge is set low and close to the
tire for maximum braking force. The straddle cable should be high
enough, however, to adequately clear the tire (and any debris that may
stick to the tire) or to fit over the front reflector hanger. In the event
of brake cable failure, the front reflector hanger would prevent the
straddle cable from catching in the tire and locking up the front wheel.
The straddle cable length (when adjustable) is set to transfer as much
force to the brake pads as possible. For the most efficient transfer of
force, the straddle cable and the line between the cantilever pivot ant
the cable anchor should form a right angle (90 degrees). If the force is
not at a right angle, part of the force gets wasted in pulling on the brake
post, which has no effect on braking.
Direction of rim
rotation
0.5 - 1.0 mm
Check your Brakes
Press each brake lever to make sure that there is no binding and that brake pads press hard enough on the rims to stop the bike. The
brake pads should be adjusted so they are 1mm to 2mm away from the rim when the brakes are not applied. Brake pads should be
centered on the rim and the rear portion of each brake pad should be about 0.5 – 1.0mm farther form the rim than the front portion of the
brake pad.
Do not ride the bicycle until the brakes are functioning properly. To test,
apply the brakes while trying to push the bike forward to make sure they
will stop the bicycle.
Assembly

Training Wheels

1. Position a washer on the shoulder bolt. Insert the
shoulder bolt through the wheel. Follow with another flat
washer then completely thread a nut on the shoulder bolt.
2. Insert the shoulder bolt through the brace. Set the "star"
washer on the shoulder bolt. Lock into place by screwing
another nut onto the shoulder bolt.
3. Remove the nut and washer from the rear wheel axle.
Align stabilizer bracket on the wheel axle. Replace the
axle nut and washer, secure tightly The elongated hole on
the brace allows for raising or lowering the training wheel
to the proper height.
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