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4.
The first ride and getting used to your new bike
Make yourself familiar with the handling, brakes and shifting system of your bike away from public roads. Always
remember to wear a helmet! Only slowly increase the difficulty of the terrain or cycling manoeuvres.
Requirements:
• The bike is assembled in accordance with the chapter "Bike assembly" (see "3. Installation").
• The saddle height is properly adjusted to guarantee a comfortable ride and to ensure you can get on and off the bike
easily.
• All tasks from the chart "Before your ride" (see "5. Before and after your ride") have been completed.
Brakes:
1. Break in the brake pads.
Choose a road away from public roads and brake 20 to 30 times with the front or rear brake from a speed of 30 km/h
down to 5 km/h. You should brake as hard as possible without locking either of the wheels. Repeat the process for the
other brake. Only then can the brake achieve its full braking power.
Please see the brake manufacturer's instructions for more information (see enclosed manual).
2. Check the functioning of the brakes while riding.
The rear brake is located on the right-hand side of the handlebar, and the front brake is on the left-hand side.
If the positioning of the brake levers on your bike is new and unfamiliar, you will have to be careful on your first
rides. Make yourself familiar with the functioning and power of the brakes while riding at reduced speed.
Many brakes offer the possibility to adjust bite point and lever reach. Please see the brake manufacturer's
instructions for more information (see enclosed manual).
Shifting system:
3. Shift through all gears while riding at reduced speed and choose the right gear.
→ You can shift into all gears.
→ In the highest and lowest gear, the limit screws don't allow the chain to drop off the cassette.
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