Puky Steel 12 Notice D'utilisation page 11

User Manual
GB ENGLISH
Braking
- Your new bike has a rim brake on the front wheel (right brake lever) and a back
pedal brake on the rear wheel (depending on the model it may also have a rear
wheel rim brake that is operated via the right brake lever).
- Please note that the front wheel brake is less effective when wet.
- Avoid sudden, strong front wheel braking. V-brakes in particular have very high
braking performance that could suddenly change the behaviour of the bike and
result in a fall.
- For long downhill stretches avoid using the back pedal brake for a long time (this
heats up the back pedal break hub too much).
- If the brake lever can be pulled by more than half of its path to the handlebars, it
should be adjusted.
- The braking surfaces must be clean and free of grease, and the brake covers
must be parallel to each other (refer to Fig 1).
- The brake cover should rest 1 mm below the top edge of the rim and be
assembled at a slight angle to the rim (refer to Fig. 2).
- Worn covers must be exchanged immediately! When exchanging them ensure
that they use original covers or at the least that they match the rim material
(e.g. the "Alloy / Alu" marking for aluminium rims).
Fig.1
Be aware of rim wear and tear
Regularly check the status of the rims and pay particular attention to the rotary
wear slot. Contact your specialist workshop in good time (when you
can still see the slot a little). Risk of breakage and injury!
Changing gears
Please observe the enclosed gear manufacturer's manual (varies with model).
Maintenance
The"Settings after manufacture" section should be repeated at regular intervals.
Bedienungsanleitung_arial.p65
Direction in
which rim
moves
Fig.2
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