Brakes; Brake Lever - Prophete CITY Bedienungsanleitung

BRAKES

BRAKES
• Safe handling of brakes is essential for your safety when cycling. Therefore, become
familiar with the brakes of your bicycle before your first ride. Danger of accident!
• Check the brakes for function before every ride. Incorrectly set or defectively repaired
brakes may cause reduced brake output or even complete failure of the brakes. Dan-
DANGER
ger of accident!
• The brake performance depends on many factors. It may reduce considerably, e.g.
due to the ground properties (gravel paths, loose chippings, etc.), additional payload,
downhill rides or detriment weather.
Wet ground may cause the brake distance to be approx. 60% longer than on dry
WARNING
ground. Therefore adjust your cycling behaviour accordingly. Ride more slowly and
with particular care. Danger of accident!
• The brake linings must be free from dirt, grease and oils at all times, since the brake
output may otherwise rapidly reduce or even be lost entirely.
Danger of accident!
• Avoid sudden and strong braking to avoid slipping or blocking of the wheels. Danger
of accident!
• H ave maintenance work and repairs on the brakes performed only by sufficiently
qualified specialists. Incorrectly set or defectively repaired brakes may cause reduced
brake output or even complete failure of the brakes. Danger of accident!
• Replace brake components only with genuine parts, since only this can ensure proper
function. Danger of accident!
The bicycle is equipped with at least two brakes independently of each other on the front
and rear wheel. Different brake types are installed depending on model:
• V-Brake rim brake
• Back-pedalling brake
• Disc brake (mechanically/hydraulically)
• Hydraulic rim brake

BRAKE LEVER

Pushing the brake lever will actuate the following brake:
MODEL WITH TWO BRAKE LEVERS
Right
brake lever
Left
brake lever
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Rear wheel-
brake
Front wheel-
brake
MODEL WITH ONE BRAKE LEVER
Right
brake lever
Front wheel-
brake