Raleigh 2008 - Manual (Page 13)

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your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/stem assembly.
If you can twist the stem in relation to the front wheel, turn the
handlebars in relation to the stem, or turn the bar end extensions in
relation to the handlebar, the bolts are insufficiently tightened.
D. Control position adjustments
The angle of the controls and their position on the
handlebars can be changed. Ask your dealer to make the
adjustments for you.
E. Brake reach
Many bikes have brake levers which can be adjusted for
reach. If you have small hands or find it difficult to squeeze
the brake levers, your dealer can either adjust the reach or fit
shorter reach brake levers.
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WARNING: The shorter the brake lever reach, the more
critical it is to have correctly adjusted brakes, so that full
braking power can be applied within available brake lever
travel. Brake lever travel insufficient to apply full braking
power can result in loss of control, which may result in serious
injury or death.
4. Tech
It’s important to your safety, performance and enjoyment
to understand how things work on your bicycle. We urge you
to ask your dealer how to do the things described in this
section before you attempt them yourself, and that you have
your dealer check your work before you ride the bike. If you
have even the slightest doubt as to whether you understand
something in this section of the Manual, talk to your dealer.
A. Brakes
Your bicycle is equipped either with a coaster brake
(described in paragraph 1 below) or with hand brakes
(described in paragraph 2 below). Be sure that you
understand how your bicycle’s brakes work before you take
your first ride, by reading and understanding paragraph 1 or
2 and paragraph 3 below.
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WARNING:
1. Riding with improperly adjusted brakes or worn brake
pads is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death.
2. Applying brakes too hard or too suddenly can lock
up a wheel, which could cause you to lose control and fall.
Sudden or excessive application of the front brake may pitch
the rider over the handlebars, which may result in serious injury
or death.
3. Some bicycle brakes, such as disc brakes (fig. 6) and
linear-pull brakes (fig. 7), are extremely powerful. Take extra
care in becoming familiar with these brakes and exercise
particular care when using them.
4. Disc brakes can get extremely hot with extended use. Be
careful not to touch a disc brake
until it has had plenty of time to
cool.
5. Please see the brake
manufacturer’s instructions for
operation and care of your disk
brake. If you do not have the
manufacturer’s instructions, see
your dealer or contact the brake
manufacturer.