HP Velotechnik Spirit - Manual (Page 30)

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Brakes
The Spirit is equipped with a powerful high-
quality brake system. Please read the separate
manual from the brake manufacturer that co-
mes with your bike for details.
Make yourself familiar with the braking system.
Remember which lever pulls the front brake
and which the rear brake.
If the arrangement of the levers does not cor-
respond to what you are used to, please have a
bicycle mechanic change it. Please contact your
bike dealer to find out if there exists any legal
requirement for the arrangement of the brake
levers in your country.
For optimum handling you can adjust the di-
stance between the brake grip and the handle-
bar with a small hex-headed screw at the grip,
please see the respective manual for details.
Note that the rear brake is the most effective
brake on the Spirit.With the rear brake, you
achieve a much higher braking effect than with
the front brake.The front wheel has a tenden-
cy to lock up and slip on the pavement even
under low braking forces.
The braking effect of modern brake systems
can be more powerful than what you have
been used to until now. Brake carefully.
Do not brake in a bend, always brake before a
bend. Braking increases the risk of slipping.
If you should hear any unusual sounds while
braking or the braking effect is reduced, the
braking pads might be worn. Do not use your
bike any further until you have checked the
braking pads according to the manual of the
brake manufacturer or ask your local dealer.
Brakes
Danger! Please note that the braking di-
stance is much longer when it is wet or
when the bike is heavily loaded.When riding
on wet, sandy, icy or slippery roads you have
to use the front brake very carefully to avoid
that your front wheel slips. If it does so, you
will no longer be able to control your bike,
which might lead to a serious fall.
Danger! In case you get into a situation like
that during an emergency stop you have to
let go of the brakes immediately, balance
your bicycle and brake again. If you are not
familiar with the brakes, we recommend you
to train at first at low speed and with little
braking effect until you find the correct dose
for an emergency stop.