PROPAIN EKANO Démarrage Rapide page 39

4. GETTING STARTED FOR YOUR FIRST RIDE AND GETTING USED TO YOUR NEW BIKE
Make yourself familiar with the drive unit, handling, brakes, shifting system and with the suspension elements of your bike away from public roads. Do not forget to wear a helmet! Only slowly increase the
difficulty of the terrain or manoeuvres. The battery pack is delivered partially charged. Fully charge the battery pack before the first ride. For details, see the assembly instructions of your bike.
Requirements:
• The bike is assembled according to the assembly instructions.
• The saddle height is properly adjusted to guarantee a comfortable ride and to ensure you will get on and off the bike easily.
• All tasks from chart "Before your ride" (see „6. Before and after your ride") have been carried out.
DISC 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 one of the
wheels. Repeat the process for the other brake. Only then the brake can show its full braking power.
Please see the brake manufacturer' s instructions for more information (see also „8.3 Further Information").
2. Check the functioning of the brakes while riding.
Normally, the rear brake is located on the right-hand side of the handlebar, and the front brake is on the left-hand side. However, if required, the brake levers can also be mounted the other way
around.
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 also „8.3 Further Information").